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The Restricted Burning Time commences on 1 October 2023. From this date, all burning within the Shire of Chittering will require a permit.

Local Government Ordinary Postal Election Notice

Read the latest issue of the Chittering Bushfire Ready Newsletter

Each year the Shire of Chittering budgets for $1000 for two scholarships for students graduating year 6 and year 10 in 2023 and continuing their studies in 2024.

The Shire of Chittering is currently conducting a review of dog exercise areas in the Shire.

At its meeting held 15 March 2023, Council resolved to adopt Scheme Amendment No. 74 for advertising, which seeks to rezone lots 1456 and 50 Great Northern Highway, Muchea from Agricultural Resource to General Industry.

Nominations are now open for the Local Government Election being held on 21 October 2023.

🔥𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦🔥 Shire of Chittering Fire Control Officers, Bushfire Brigade Volunteers and Shire staff will be conducting Bushfire Mitigation including Prescribed Burns on Chittering Rd between McGlew Road and Julimar Road, Lower Chittering this Wednesday, 16th and Thursday 17th of August. Smoke and frequently moving vehicles will be present in the areas. Please take care and slow down when passing the areas.

As part of the Shire of Chittering’s 2023/2024 Maintenance Program, Shire requires a suitable experienced contractor in maintaining Parks and Cricket Oval at Muchea town site area.

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 21 October 2023 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Chittering.

The WA Local Government Association, together with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and the WA Electoral Commission will be hosting a free online Webinar for people interested in standing to be a Councillor in the October 2023 Local Government elections.

On Thursday, 27th July, there may be a temporary road closure on Chittering Road due to road works.

On Thursday, 6 July 2023, the Shire of Chittering successfully hosted the July School Holiday Activity – Nature Play.

We have been advised that the Chittering Health Service will be closed today, Monday 10 July.

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 17 November 2021, it was adopted by Council to publish the quarterly attendance of elected members at meetings on the Shire Website, Facebook Page and Northern Valley News, to align with the Shire's Transparency Policy.

The Shire of Chittering wishes to welcome its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr Scott Clayton to the team.

On Wednesday 21st June 2023, the Shire welcomed two of its newest Australian Citizens, Mr Jigar Patel and Mr Joshua Padley.

In accordance with s3.12(6) of the Local Government Act 1995 the Shire of Chittering gives notice that on 19 April 2023 Council has resolved to adopt the following local laws: Shire of Chittering Cemeteries Local Law 2023, Shire of Chittering Dogs Local Law 2023, Shire of Chittering Keeping and Control of Cats Local Law 2023, Shire of Chittering Local Government Property and Public Places Local Law 2023 and Shire of Chittering Standing Orders Local Law 2023.

The Shire of Chittering winter unrestricted burning time commences on Thursday, 1 June 2023.

We are excited to announce that the Taste of Chittering will be returning to its home in Bindoon this year!

On Tuesday, April 25, the Shire of Chittering hosted the annual Chittering Community ANZAC Day Service at the Bindoon War Memorial.

The Restricted Burning Time commences on 1 April 2023. From this date, all burning within the Shire of Chittering will require a permit.

📣Bindoon Mountain Bike Park Project Reference Group – Community Member Expression of Interest📣

Bindoon Mountain Bike Park & Adventure Park Update February 2023