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Possibly unknown to many, the Shire of Plantagenet owns a fairly large collection of art works, a total of 93 paintings. The collection was founded in 1956 through a significant bequest of over 40 artworks from Sir Claude Hotchin. Over the years Hotchin continued to donate artworks.

City of Albany, Great Southern Development Commission, Shire of Plantagenet, local governments and creative organisations have engaged with community across the region developing the draft strategy.

The Shire has applied to become a ‘Proposer’ for members of the Mount Barker Hazara community, who are Safe haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) holders, that have family members wishing to apply for Humanitarian Visa’s to Australia.

“The McGowan Labour Government has fast-tracked its Plan for Plastics by four years … this new timeframe will see Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics fully implemented by the end of 2022” - Media Statement – Government of Western Australia, June 2021.

The Shire of Plantagenet is making the switch to purchasing power from 100% renewable sources commencing March 2022. The Shire of Plantagenet is one of 51 early adopters of the Energy Sustainability and Renewables Tender, a project managed by the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA).

The 2021 Seniors Expo was a successful event with 20 different organisations meeting with the Shire's seniors to discuss the services they provide.

Please see the following for information regarding Australia Day 2022 celebrations.

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Mount Barker Library's Get Online - Get Connected Program in October at Empowering Plantagenet Seniors.

The Mount Barker Hazara population represents approximately 4.5% of our resident population and like other culturally and linguistically diverse populations that reside in Plantagenet they make a significant positive contribution to our community both socially and economically.

Following a request by the family of the late Mr Don Collins, approval was granted by the Council at its meeting on 22 June 2021, to name freehold Lot 285 Oatlands Road, ‘Don Collins Park’

The Shire of Plantagenet is now in Restricted Burning. Permits are required.

The Council Meeting dates for 2022 were set at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 26 October 2021. Please note the new start time of 5pm.

At the Council Meeting held 27 July 2021, the Council adopted the 2021/22 Budget, which includes the fees and charges for community facilities and services. As a result, kids from 0-16 years will now swim for free.