Ngarkal Beach will be closed from Monday 10 November to Thursday 13 November while annual beach profiling works are completed.
Phoebe Corke is elected as the Deputy Mayor of City of Cockburn.
The WA Electoral Commission have declared the results of the Local Government Elections for the City of Cockburn.
We're pleased to advise the WA Electoral Commission has completed the recount of the Mayoral vote. Following the recount, the Returning Officer has declared Logan K Howlett elected as Mayor. The results of the Ward counts and further updates will be provided tomorrow. Thanks again everyone for your patience.
The WAEC has completed the recount of the Mayoral votes, with Logan K Howlett declared elected as Mayor.
Burning allowed with a City permit this season – get yours before you start.
Notice is hereby given of the City’s intention to request the Minister for Lands to permanently close portion of unmade road situated at Garston Way, North Coogee. It is proposed the unmade road portion comprising 99m2 will be amalgamated with adjacent Lot 9002 Garston Way, North Coogee.
Notice is hereby given of the City’s intention to allow an easement for sewer purposes in favour of the Water Corporation to enable a sewer connection to property situated at 17 Wellard Street, Bibra Lake. The sewer and associated easement will traverse City owned property situated at 11 Quarimor Road, Bibra Lake and described as Lot 62 on DP414233.
A more sustainable local business community will be the winner of an overhaul to the City of Cockburn’s Procurement Policy and the establishment of a Cockburn Supplier Register. Recent Council-endorsed changes to the policy mean it is now a mandated requirement for the City to seek a quote from a local supplier when one is available, for purchases valued above $20,000. The concept of ‘buying local’ continues for lower value quotes where possible. The Cockburn Supplier Register enables local and regional businesses to list their services and contact details on the City’s website, making it easier for City staff to connect with them in the process of procuring goods and services. City of Cockburn Strategic Procurement Manager Tony Natale said the COVID-19 pandemic had demonstrated how important it was to community wellbeing for the City to support the local economy, helping safeguard its sustainability into the future. “The City has now taken steps to further strengthen the local economy, by committing to provide further opportunities for local businesses and organisations when it’s in the market for goods and services,” Mr Natale said. As part of the reboot, the policy requires City officers to consider the ‘local and immediate regional economy’ when making procurement decisions. “The City will give higher preference to businesses operating from within its boundaries, but will also give some preference to suppliers from our local neighbouring South West Metropolitan council areas, over those from the wider Perth area where possible,” he said. “The intention is to balance competition with economic benefits for the Cockburn community while fostering the development of local markets. “These measures align with the City’s reviewed Strategic Community Plan 2020-2030, which contains a ‘Local Economy’ outcome and a strategic objective to support and promote the benefits of ‘buying locally’.” City of Cockburn Business Engagement Officer Sarah Kahle said the City had always preferred to seek out local suppliers. “However, these changes further demonstrate the City’s commitment to the vital benefits of supporting the local economy, now and into the future. “As part of the City’s economic recovery during COVID-19, we encouraged everyone in the community to #ShopLocalCockburn,” Ms Kahle said. “We want you to know the City is doing the same where possible, and we hope all local businesses continue to support each other with competitive, top quality work and services.” For more information on the updated policy and the new register, visit the City’s Tender and Procurement Opportunities page.