Shire News

Strike Energy – Communications Relations Officer
Strike are seeking Expressions of Interest from our local community to fill the Community Relations Officer position before the role is advertised publicly. A copy of the Community Relations Officer Position Description has been provided in the button below. Please contact Amanda Emery via the contact information above if you are interested in the role and would like to discuss… read more

ELECTIONS – Free Candidate Information Webinar
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is running a Candidate Information online webinar for prospective Councillors on Monday, 14 August 2023 at 6pm. Visit here to find more and to register to attend. read more

Special Council Meeting – 19 July 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 19 July 2023 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996. The purpose of this meeting will be to consider: Resetting the rates instalment dates for 2023/24, adopted 21 June 2023 Seeking quotes for… read more

Town Hall Survey Results
At the Ordinary Council meeting on 19 April 2023, Council received the results of the Town Hall Survey and resolved to share with the community. To summarise the data, a flyer has been prepared outlining the key results and steps from here: https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Community-Flyer-Town-Hall-Survey-Results-Final.pdf The full results, in raw data format, can be viewed here.   read more

Special Council Meeting – 15 March 2023
A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996. The purpose of this meeting will be to consider: The proposed rezoning of 18 (Lot 802) Nelson Pearse Street, Mingenew Tender exempt offers for the Yandanooka North East… read more

Community Assistance Scheme
Applications for the Community Assistance Scheme and Quick Response grants are open for 2022/2023. Community Groups are invited to apply for grants up to $8,000 in cash/in-kind or both. Quick Response grants up to $3,000. For more information contact Margaret Rowe or email on cdo@mingenew.wa.gov.au. read more

Grain Donations to Day Care
Calling all farmers! The Shire is currently working towards securing Federal and State government funds to upgrade the Mingenew Day Care Centre. Childcare is an essential piece of economic and social infrastructure in our town and plays a key role in attracting and retaining people to live, work and do business here. Since securing another $150,000 through the RED’s funding,… read more

2023 Council Meeting Dates
Council meetings are held bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm in Council Chambers at 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew. Concept Forums are held monthly on the third Wednesday which includes a open public session between 5-5:30pm every second month (off month for Council meetings). Members of the public are welcome to attend. The meeting schedule for 2023… read more

Annual Report and Annual Meeting of Electors
An Annual General Meeting of Electors is scheduled to be held on Monday, 6 February 2023 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 2021/22 Annual Report and then any other general business.… read more

Local Heritage Survey and Planning Policy
At its Ordinary Council meeting on 14 December 2022, Council endorsed a Report, the Local Heritage Survey and Heritage List, prepared by Heritage Consultant. Laura Gray that identifies and prioritizes places of local heritage significance within the Shire of Mingenew. A copy of the endorsed documents are provided below: Local Heritage Survey 2022 Report Appendix 1 - Local Heritage Survey… read more

Mingenew Town Hall Survey (NOW CLOSED)
The Shire is seeking your feedback and ideas to assist Council in determining a future strategy for the Town Hall to ensure we are working towards our vision: ‘Mingenew is a safe, inclusive and connected community with a thriving local economy that provides opportunity for all to succeed.’ We appreciate that the community has been consulted in the past, building… read more