Public Notices

A Special Meeting of Council was held on 26 October 2023 to swear in returning and new Councillors, and to elect the Shire President and Deputy President.

A Special Council Meeting of the Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup will be held in the Tambellup Council Chambers, 46-48 Norrish Street, Tambellup on Thursday 26 October 2023 commencing at 4.30pm.

Draft plans for the revitalisation of the Railway Reserve in Tambellup have been prepared and community feedback is invited.

Local Planning Scheme No. 2 - Amendment No. 6

The result of the Ordinary Election conducted as a postal vote on Saturday, 21 October 2023 has been declared.

Progressing the review of the Municipal Heritage Inventories, at the August 2023 Council meeting, the Council endorsed the draft versions of the Local Heritage Survey and Local Heritage List. Both documents are now available for perusal and comment by members of the public.

The 2023/2024 Annual Budget was adopted at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 July 2023.

Notice Pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges

Community comment is sought on the Broomehill Cemetery Draft 5 Year Plan.

The Annual Report for 2021-2022 is now available.

Did you know that if you are taking your dog for a walk, it must be on a lead at all times unless in a prescribed off lead exercise area?

Farmers, are you meeting your obligations when moving livestock across roads? Read on for more information.

A review of Council Policy 3.1 ‘Purchasing Policy’ has been undertaken by Council. The main focus of the proposed changes are as follows: • Simplifying the purchasing thresholds; • Defining exclusions to the policy, such as postage and freight, to increase compliance; and • Creation of a regional price preference component of the policy in accordance with Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 regulations 24A to 24G.

In its audit report for the 2020/2021 financial year, the Auditor General advised that the audit had identified a significant adverse trend in the financial position of the Shire’s Operating Surplus Ratio.

The Shire drafted a Local Planning Policy setting out Council’s position on applications for sea containers.  The Draft Policy was put out for inspection and public comment on 2 May 2022 and submissions closed on 29 May 2022. At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 28 July 2022 the motion was carried. Please see Public Notice and link for more information.

The Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup provides public notice, in accordance with s.3.12 (6) of the Local Government Act 1995, that the Shire local laws were published in the Western Australian Government Gazette, Number 123, on Tuesday 9 August 2022 and will come in to effect 14 days after that date being 23 August 2022.

Shire President Cr Michael White has announced the appointment of a new CEO for the Shire of Broomehill Tambellup.

Last July and August, many residents responded to a questionnaire relating to services provided by the Shire and how those services were perceived. The results of that survey have now been tabulated.

The Great Southern Treasures Bobtail Trail project is under way and we want you to be part of it!

This Shire has recently reviewed its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, in line with requirements of the Disability Services Act 1993.

Assessment of Classification of Farm Sheds used for storage only.

Media Release: Council acknowledges concerns about access to standpipe water

Do you have trouble remembering how many bins to put out each week for collection? Or are you needing clarification on what materials are accepted for recycling? This may be useful to you! Click on the image for a printable version.