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OPERATING HOURS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD
Posted 04 December 2023 OPERATING HOURS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD

Councillors and staff at the Shire of Plantagenet extend their best wishes to all residents and ratepayers over the festive season.

Warmer, drier spring forecast – be bushfire ready
Posted 13 November 2023 Warmer, drier spring forecast – be bushfire ready

Winter rainfall in southern WA has been below average, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s climate outlook for October to December. A drier and warmer than average spring forecast has the potential to impact planning burning in some areas, and bushfires may be more difficult to suppress die to higher fuel loads. This means it's important for the Plantagenet community to stay alert and prepare their properties throughout spring.

Pool season opens
Posted 09 November 2023 Pool season opens

The Mount Barker Memorial Swimming Pool opened for the 2023/2024 season on Monday 30 October, 2023.

Narrikup-Albany Highway Roads Working Group
Posted 09 November 2023 Narrikup-Albany Highway Roads Working Group

The Narrikup-Albany Highway Roads Working Group (NAHRWG) has a membership of representatives from the Plantagenet Council and the Narrikup community; with support provided by Main Roads WA.

Shire of Plantagenet welcomes new councillors
Posted 01 November 2023 Shire of Plantagenet welcomes new councillors

At its meeting on Tuesday 31 October 2023, the Shire of Plantagenet Council elected Cr Len Handasyde as President and Cr Andrew Fraser as Deputy President for two-year terms.

Local Government Election Results
Posted 23 October 2023 Local Government Election Results

The results of the Election for the Shire of Plantagenet have been declared.

MARKYT Community Scorecard
Posted 23 October 2023 MARKYT Community Scorecard

The Shires of Broomehill Tambellup, Cranbrook, Katanning, Kojonup and Plantagenet are inviting customers, residents, ratepayers, businesses, community groups and visitors to complete a 2023 MARKYT Community Scorecard.

Trail paying tribute to pioneering family now open
Posted 13 September 2023 Trail paying tribute to pioneering family now open

A multi-use trail connecting Mount Barker and Porongurup is officially open, boosting recreation and tourism experiences in the Shire.

Budget responds to community priorities
Posted 28 July 2023 Budget responds to community priorities

The Shire of Plantagenet 2023-2024 budget balances responsible financial management with catering for the immediate and future needs of the community.

More than $100,000 to benefit Plantagenet community groups
Posted 28 July 2023 More than $100,000 to benefit Plantagenet community groups

Twenty-one community groups and organisations will share in more than $108,000 under the Shire’s 2023/2024 Community Grants Program.

New CEO to drive Plantagenet's potential
Posted 16 June 2023 New CEO to drive Plantagenet's potential

The Shire Council today announced the appointment of Julian Murphy as Chief Executive Officer of the Shire of Plantagenet.

Endorsed Strategic Community Plan available now!
Posted 27 June 2022 Endorsed Strategic Community Plan available now!

New Strategic Community Plan as endorsed by Council available now

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