Author: Erin Greaves

A Special Meeting of Council is called for Wednesday, 19 March 2025 in the Council Chambers, Victoria Street, Mingenew, commencing at 1:00pm, in accordance with s.5.25 of the Local Government Act 1995.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider:

• Commencing a major land transaction process for essential worker and aged person accommodation and delegating authority to the CEO to undertake a tender exempt procurement process; and
• Awarding the tender for RFT02 24-25 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Contractor (Managed Services Provider)

Members of the public are most welcome to attend.

Please note that this meeting will be recorded and the audio recording published on the Shire’s website with Minutes.

The Agenda for this meeting is available here.

*** Effective 7pm, the HVMB is lifted in the Shire of Mingenew***

A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been implemented in the Shire of Mingenew effective immediately at 8:45am) Monday, 20 January 2025. A Total fire Ban has also been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, more information on TFB is available at www.emergency.wa.gov.au.

This will be reviewed throughout the day and an update provided through SMS and Facebook.

Council have resolved, at its 12 December 2024 Ordinary Council meeting, to renovate and upgrade the Mingenew Town Hall, subject to sufficient funds being generated from external sources.

As noted in the report, it is estimated that the cost of restoration (to a minimal standard) is $1.56m – $2.15m, and a full restoration estimate is $3-4m (capital costs only). Inclusions for the basic and full restoration options are available in the Options Report.

If you would like to review the documents informing the decision of council, please click on the relevant link below:

Mingenew Town Hall Options Report

Mingenew Town Hall Detailed Concept Design

Mingenew Town Hall Opinion of Probable Costs

Mingenew Town Hall Survey Responses

Mingenew Town Hall Discussion Paper and Background

A copy of the Council Minutes relating to this matter are available at mingenew.wa.gov.au/minutes/

The Shire is therefore committed to identifying opportunities to maximise funding applications and partnerships, and will engage further with the community as the project develops.

Should you have any questions regarding the project, please contact the Shire on 9928 1102 or email enquiries@mingenew.wa.gov.au.

*** Update – Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban lifted 5:00pm***

A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been implemented in the Shire of Mingenew Sunday, 29 December 2024.

This will be reviewed throughout the day and an update provided through SMS and Facebook.

In accordance with Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire provides notice of the requirement for payment of outstanding rates or service charges as follows:

• Michael James Wasley for 7 (Lot 5) Bride Street, Mingenew – Form 4 attached
• Malcolm Dennis Jackson for 20 (Lot 169) Linthorne Street, Mingenew – Form 4 attached

Within three (3) months from the date of this notice (19 December 2024) the local government will, pursuant to s.6.64 of the Local Government Act 1995, offer the land for sale by public auction at a time and place appointed by the local government, should the outstanding amount not be paid.

Any enquiries regarding this notice is to be referred to rates@mingenew.wa.gov.au or contact the Shire on (08)9928 1102.

An Annual General Meeting of Electors is to be held on Wednesday, 5 February 2025 in the Council Chambers, 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew, commencing at 5:00pm.

The purpose of the meeting and order of business for matters to be discussed at the meeting are firstly, the contents of the 2023/24 Annual Report and then any other general business.

A copy of the 2023/24 Annual Report is available by clicking here, from the Shire Administration at 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew, or by emailing governance@mingenew.wa.gov.au.

Questions from Electors are welcome and may be submitted in advance to ensure a timely and accurate response can be provided.

Please note the Ordinary Council Meeting Dates for 2025:

All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew and will commence at 5pm, unless otherwise advised.

All Council meetings, commencing in 2025, will be recorded (audio) and saved, in accordance with new legislative provisions. Audio recordings of meetings, excluding any portion of a meeting not open to the public, will be available on the Shire’s website with a copy of the Minutes.

The Shire’s Disability access and Inclusion Plan 2024-2029 was adopted by Council at the 12 December Ordinary Council Meeting.

To access a copy of the Plan by clicking the link below or contact us on (08)9928 1102 to obtain a copy in alternative formats.

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024-2029 PDF or HTML.

We can now share the results of our Disability Access and Inclusion Survey!

Thank you to those who took the time to respond. We had 23 responses, 8 of whom reported living with a disability and 4 indicated they provide informal care to someone with disability.

To view the full results click here.

A key priority issue for respondents was footpaths! The Shire has already recognised this, and based on the Shire’s 10 Year Shared Pathways Plan, we submitted a grant application to assist in funding improvements and extension of the network. We hope to have news on the grant outcome in the coming months.

Feedback from the survey will inform the updated Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024-2029 and it is anticipated that it will be presented to Council at the 12 December 2024 Ordinary meeting for consideration. Community members are welcome to attend and provide feedback.