Teamwork Between Council Staff, Residents and Ratepayers

Council staff are employed to assist residents and ratepayers with their problems and to administer the various Statutes and Regulations, which they are trained and qualified to handle. It is generally accepted that we live in a world in which there is an ever-increasing number of regulations that restrict us for the general welfare of the community. It is obvious then, that particularly the inspectorial members of the staff will, at times, have to find themselves in conflict with the two parts of their occupation, that is the need to enforce regulations will come into conflict with their desire to assist and educate. Understanding of this position by ratepayers and residents will be of general assistance to all.

If you have a particular problem do not hesitate to contact the Council Office stating your name, address and details of the matter concerned. Council staff are committed to provide the best possible customer service.

Chittering Fire Services

Chittering Shire is fortunate to have six volunteer fire brigades - Bindoon, Muchea, Wannamal, Lower and Upper Chittering and the Incident Support Brigade - whose members are highly skilled and experienced fire fighters.

If you are interested in becoming a member of a local fire brigade, training to become a Fire Fighter or being a support member of a brigade please contact the Shire Ranger for more information on 9576 4600.

For further information about winter burning please refer to the FESA booklet, by clicking on the link below
Website: http:// www.fesa.wa.gov.au/internet/default.aspx?MenuID=419

Fire Control Officers

Chief Fire Control Officer

Dennis Badcock 9576 1536, 0428 947 853

Deputy Chief (South)

Hartley Read 9571 8011, 0427 440 564

Deputy Chief (North)

Greg Cocking (FWO) 9655 7015, 0408 900 462

Bush Fire Control Officers and Rural Watch Co-ordinators

Wannamal

Graham Taylor (FWO North) 9655 7013, 0429 655 701

Kim Haeusler 9655 9043, 0428 559 043

Bindoon

Phil Beardsmore 9576 1506, 0428 945 385                                                                                     

Frank Schubert 0429 963 381

Upper Chittering

Phil Humphry 9576 1050, 0427 761 050

Wayne Knight 9576 0475, 0427 440 253                                                                                       

Anthony Maras 9576 0316, 0419 840 207

Lower Chittering

Max Brown (FWO Sth) 9571 8667, 0427 089 677                                                                                 

Ian Hollick 9571 8667, 0419 954 559 

Muchea

Dennis Harvey 9571 4122, 0427 092 356                                                                                           

Peter Hall 0437 908 079

Chittering Rural Watch

Neighbours Working Together to Prevent Crime

OBJECTIVES

Chittering Rural Watch is a community based self help program aimed at reducing the incidence of preventable crime in the region and preserving our way of life.

• To reduce the fear of crime so the rural community can enjoy greater peace of mind
• To reduce preventable crime in the region
• To improve the level of farm security in the region
• To improve everyone’s awareness of personal property, both inside and outside the home
• To encourage reporting of suspicious activity
• To improve the quality of information passed to Police
• To encourage the marking of property to discourage theft and assist in identifying recovered property
• To deter criminal activity in the region by increasing the likelihood of criminals being caught

Rural Watch is not a vigilante group. Any action required will be handled by the Police.

FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE

Engravers and heavy duty alpha stencils are available, free of charge, from the Shire office to mark your personal property, tools, electrical appliances etc.

Rural Watch property signs are also available from the Shire Office.

if you would like more information about Rural Watch please contact the Shire Ranger on 9576 4600.

Small Business Centre Central Coastal (SBCCC)

Council contributes to the Central Coastal Districts Small Business Centre with the Manager of that service offering free support to new and existing businesses including: practical advice, referral to specialists services, help through the maze of government services, workshops, information and general problem solving on a completely confidential and one to one basis. Contact Norm Skoglund, Executive Manager, on 08 9655 1068 or Mobile: 0408 954 660, Fax: 08 9655 1621, Email: sbcadmin@oceanbroadband.net