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What we’ve been doing in 2020 so far…….. As an endeavor to identify both problems and successes, and create a more focused plan, the Community Development Team - Lisa and Alison, recently undertook a review of our current services. Feedback was attained through conversations with, and between community members, and a range of target groups. Throughout the consultation, a common thread became apparent, no matter the audience….Community Development is valued and our community wants to feel connected - to their neighbours, their locality, and the rest of Chittering.

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The Shire of Chittering winter unrestricted burning time commences on Monday 1 June 2020.

The WA Government has implemented a staged lifting of COVID-19 restrictions based on the advice of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and the WA Department of Health.

The Bindoon Library will reopen with basic services from Monday, May 18.

For up-to-date information on what has been happening with your Shire, April's monthly Councillor Information Bulletin is now available.

Notice is hereby given that Council resolved to revoke the following policies

The Chittering Local Emergency Management Committee meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon commencing at 10am.

For up-to-date information on what has been happening with your Shire, March's monthly Councillor Information Bulletin is now available.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 15 April 2020, Council agreed to waive all dog and cat registration fees until 31 October 2020 as part of our COVID-19 relief measures

Due to the COVID19 social distancing requirements, the Shire President in consultation with the CEO has determined that all future Council Forums, Council Meetings and Committee meetings will be held electronically (eMeetings), until otherwise determined.

Do you want to know what the current status is with the Chittering Community Complex? If you do, the Shire has put together a five page newsletter that outlines the current status of the Project.

The Shire is aware that many in the community may have concerns about coronavirus and want to know what is fact and what, if anything, they should be doing to protect themselves or prepare for any potential escalation of the situation.

In response to the recent Federal Government ban on all non-essential organised gatherings of 500 people of more, and with the health and safety of attendees in mind, the Shire of Chittering has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Wear Ya Wellies event.

The Bindoon Library will be suspending voluntary services until further notice, therefore it will not be open on Saturday mornings until further notice.

The Shire of Chittering’s grant application through the Department of Transport’s “Western Australian Bicycle Networks Grant” has been successful

A Total Fire Ban has been declared by DFES. A Harvest &

The schedule for Agenda Forums and Ordinary Meeting of Councils is now available

The forecast for Australia Day 2020 was one of a typical Australian January day, with the forecast set as “hot” – and it certainly did not disappoint by the end of proceedings; but many enjoyed a pleasantly cooler start to the festivities at Clune Park where our councillors had the barbeque in full swing as community members began to arrive for breakfast.

The unconfirmed minutes from the Special Meeting of Council held on 22 January 2020 are now available to view

For up-to-date information on what has been happening with your Shire, December's monthly Councillor Information Bulletin is now available.