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30th Anniversary Grants - NOW OPEN!

This year, the City of Cockburn will celebrate its 30th anniversary and would like to invite the Cockburn community to get involved in celebrating the occasion.

The City intends to mark the occasion with a calendar of events, beginning in September 2009 with the State History Conference, through to the end of October 2009 with the Spring Fair.

To assist with organising and funding these events, the City has developed a special, one-off round of grants for 30th anniversary events.

Local Government Reform Community Consultation 10 June - 18 July 2009

Further to request from the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development, the Hon John Castrilli has set a deadline of late August 2009 for submissions from all of WA's 139 Councils identifying opportunities for greater sustainability including feedback from the local community on Local Government Reform.

Agenda Briefing Forums

Agenda Briefing Forums are conducted each month to allow Elected Members and the public to become more informed on items which are to be presented for formal consideration at an Ordinary Council Meeting. Held on the first Thursday of each month in the Council Chambers, commencing at 7.00pm, with doors open to the public at 6.50pm.

using sustainable design for building your house

The City adopted it's Sustainability Policy in 2006 and is committed to sustainable development. In line with this commitment, the City encourages you to use the principles outlined here in the design and construction of your house.

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Media Enquiries: (08) 9411 3551

Cockburn Liberty Swing

One of the most important parts of childhood is simply being able to have fun, and the Liberty Swing will bring laughter and smiles to many wheelchair bound children who would never otherwise experience such a simple joy.

Families and carers seeking to obtain a key to use the swing are asked to contact the City of Cockburn on 9411 3444. Download further details

Cockburn Community Portal

Want more information on your local community groups? Want to contact your local resident or community association?

Then go to www.cockburncommunity.asn.au for more information about groups in your area. Or you can find the Portal entrance via our menu under the Community Directory link.

Growing Business in Cockburn - win $1000 advertising!

The City of Cockburn and Cockburn Gazette Newspaper are creating a 'Growing Business in Cockburn' feature in September. This special gloss supplement will feature a local business directory, business profiles and local business news.

Cockburn businesses can register free-of-charge to win a $1000 advertising voucher for any of the Community Newspaper Group publications. If you're a local business we want to help support you.

Read More - Proudly Sponsored by the Cockburn Gazette.

pORT cOOGEE - REVISED LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN

Public consultation undertaken in respect of the Revised Local Structure Plan for Port Coogee has now concluded. The proposed changes to the Local Structure Plan will be considered by the Council in the second half of 2009.

UPDATE OF DUAL USE PATH - PORT COOGEE

For reasons of public safety Australand has had to close the north-south coastal path during construction. As development has progressed, some phase milestones have been achieved.

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Upcoming Events

Cockburn Youth Centre Mural Celebrates Youth Identity

A picture paints a thousand words and a mural at the Cockburn Youth Centre has highlighted how students have been helped by the GATE program, teaching them to work as a team.

Community Revegation for Habitat Creation Series

Join the City of Cockburn to restore our natural areas. All events run from 9-1pm, with morning tea, refreshments and Bbq lunch provided. Please wear a hat, closed in shoes, long sleeved shirt and trousers.

Bring along a water bottle, gloves and all your friends a family!

To register, Contact Environmental Services on 9411 3556 or email customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au

18 July: Redemptora Reserve, Henderson

City of Cockburn - Wetlands to Waves