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Shire of Northam Newsletter

Posted: 06/08/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 30/08/2019 01:00 PM

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Community Survey

Posted: 01/07/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 26/07/2019 12:00 AM

The Shire of Northam is seeking community input to gauge how things are tracking and to see if there has been any significant change in community views on our long term future. This process forms part of the Strategic Community Plan review process and coincides with the upcoming elections. The results from this survey will assist the Shire of Northam to plan for the future and also provide incoming Elected Members with current information on the community views and perception.

Grass Valley Community Plan 2018 - 2028

Posted: 13/05/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 31/05/2019 05:50 PM

The Draft Grass Valley Community Plan 2018 - 2028 is now available for public comment and community feedback.

Please provide all feedback by close of business of business Friday 31st May 2019.

Wundowie Community and Recreation Hub

Posted: 16/04/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 10/05/2019 05:00 PM

As part of the development of the Wundowie Community Plan, the Wundowie community has identified a need for a multi-purpose community and recreation hub within the townsite, driven by a desire to see more social and recreation activities occurring locally.

General Consultations

Local Planning Policy No. 26 – Container Deposit Infrastructure Local Planning Scheme No 6

Posted: 03/09/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 04/10/2019 04:00 PM

Notice is hereby given for public information that the Shire of Northam, at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 21^st August 2019, resolved to advertise the draft Local Planning Policy No. 26 – Container Deposit Infrastructure, for public comment in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No 6. Comments in relation to this Policy will be accepted by the Shire of Northam, in writing, until close of business on 4pm Friday 4^th October 2019.

Draft Heritage List

Posted: 25/07/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 13/09/2019 04:00 PM

Notice is hereby given for public information that the Shire of Northam, at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 17^th July 2019, resolved to advertise the draft Heritage List for public comment in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No 6.

Repealed and Proposed New Local Laws

Posted: 19/07/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 06/09/2019 04:00 PM

Pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, at its meeting held on Wednesday 17 July 2019 the Council resolved to repeal the a number of the Shire of Northam Local Laws and commence new local laws. The Shire of Northam is inviting written submissions in relation to these local laws.

Wundowie to Northam Community Transport Trial Feedback

Posted: 06/08/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 30/08/2019 12:30 PM

The Shire of Northam seeks your feedback to determine the future of the Wundowie to Northam Community Transport Trial.

Proposal to Dispose of Property

Posted: 07/08/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 29/08/2019 04:00 PM

Members of the public are invited to make submissions in relation to the Shire of Northam's proposal to lease site 22 at the Northam Airport, 105 Withers Street, Northam.

Notice of Intention to Levy Differential & Minimum Rates 2019/20

Posted: 30/07/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 21/08/2019 03:00 PM

The Shire of Northam hereby gives notice in accordance with section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, of its intention to levy differential rates and minimum rates for the 2019/20 financial year. Landowners are invited to make written submissions to Council’s proposed differential rates.

Proposal to Dispose of Property

Posted: 12/07/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 02/08/2019 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam intends to combine hangar site 13 & 14 for private aircraft hangar space at 105 Withers Street Northam.

Local Planning Policy No. 25 – Spencers Brook Special Control Area

Posted: 27/06/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 02/08/2019 04:00 PM

The Shire of Northam is seeking comments on Local Planning Policy No. 25 – Spencers Brook Special Control Area which was endorsed for advertising at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 19th June 2019. Comments will be accepted until close of business on 4:00pm, Friday 2^nd August 2019.

Notice of Application for Renewal of Extractive Industries Licence

Posted: 08/05/2019 12:00 AM Closed Date: 24/05/2019 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam has received an application to renew the Extractive Industries Licence at Pt Lot 100 (formerly Lot 14) Great Southern Highway, Woottating (known as Voyager II) for BGC (Australia) Pty Ltd. Public comments are invited in relation to the application.

Proposed Disposal of Victoria Street Oval

Posted: 20/03/2019 05:00 PM Closed Date: 27/03/2019 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam gives notice of its intent to dispose of Lot 189-195 (135-155) Wellington Street, Northam (also known as Victoria Street Oval) by public treaty, in accordance with section 3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995.

Extractive Industry - Clydesdale Road, Grass Valley

Posted: 03/01/2019 05:00 PM Closed Date: 10/01/2019 05:00 PM

Revised application to use and develop the land on Clydesdale Road, Grass Valley for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

Development Proposal Available for Inspection - Proposed Fast Food Outlet

Posted: 24/10/2018 12:00 AM Closed Date: 31/10/2018 12:00 AM

Public comments are invited for proposed KFC outlet at 1 East Street, Northam.

Local Planning Policy No.9 - Northam Airport Development

Posted: 10/10/2018 05:00 PM Closed Date: 17/10/2018 05:00 PM

Draft Revised Local Planning Policy Available for Inspection

Local Planning Policy No.20 – Advertising of Planning Proposal

Posted: 10/10/2018 05:00 PM Closed Date: 17/10/2018 05:00 PM

Draft Revised Local Planning Policy Available for Inspection

Extension to Retail Trading Hours

Posted: 05/10/2018 05:00 PM Closed Date: 12/10/2018 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 19 September 2018 resolved to advertise its intention to apply to Consumer Protection for a permanent extension to the retail trading hours for the Shire of Northam. This extension would allow for general retail shops within the Shire to trade on New Year’s Day. The Shire of Northam seeks community feedback for this proposal and requests submission to be forwarded to the Shire of Northam by 12 October 2018.

Proposed Disposal of Land pursuant to section 3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995

Posted: 05/09/2018 05:00 PM Closed Date: 12/09/2018 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam gives notice of its intent to dispose of the following land by public treaty, in accordance with section 3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995: Lot 881 (239) Yilgarn Avenue, Malabaine:

Planning Proposal - Extractive Industry

Posted: 03/09/2018 05:00 PM Closed Date: 10/09/2018 05:00 PM

The local government has received an application to use and develop land for Extractive Industry purposes and public comments are invited.

Planning Proposal - former Commercial Hotel – now Hotel 190 Northam

Posted: 28/08/2018 05:00 PM Closed Date: 04/09/2018 05:00 PM

The proposal consists of renovation works, liquor outlet, accommodation rooms, elevated beer garden, alfresco dining area, carpark and perimeter fencing on Minson Avenue.

Local Planning Scheme No. 6 - Amendment No. 13

Posted: 10/08/2018 04:00 PM Closed Date: 17/08/2018 04:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Northam has prepared the Local Planning Scheme Amendment No. 13

Development Proposal Available for Inspection - St. Joseph's School

Posted: 10/08/2018 05:00 AM Closed Date: 17/08/2018 05:00 AM

The Shire of Northam has received an application to use and/or develop land for the purpose of four classrooms and an oval and public comments are invited:

Local Planning Scheme No.6, Amendment No.8

Posted: 11/07/2018 05:00 PM Closed Date: 18/07/2018 05:00 PM

Local Planning Scheme No.6 - Re-advertising Amendment No.8 - changes in relation to Re-purposed/ Secondhand Dwellings

Proposed Amendment to Health Local Law 2008

Posted: 08/06/2018 04:00 PM Closed Date: 15/06/2018 04:00 PM

Pursuant 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995 the Shire of Northam proposes to amend the Health Local Law 2008 .

PROPOSED DOG AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2018 & PROPOSED EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2018

Posted: 14/05/2018 04:00 PM Closed Date: 21/05/2018 04:00 PM

At the Shire of Northam Ordinary Council meeting 21 March 2018, Council voted to commence the local law making process pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995.

Draft Revised Local Planning Policy No.13 - Ancillary Dwellings

Posted: 09/05/2018 12:00 AM Closed Date: 16/05/2018 12:00 AM

The draft revised policy applies to proposals for ancillary dwellings (‘granny flats’) in the Shire of Northam within the Rural, Rural Residential and Rural Smallholding zones only. Public comments are invited.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION - PROPOSED EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY

Posted: 28/03/2018 04:00 PM Closed Date: 04/04/2018 04:00 PM

Development Proposal - Extractive Industry at Spencers Brook Road, Muluckine

Public Notice - Closure of Portion of Spencers Brook Road, Warranine

Posted: 18/01/2018 04:00 AM Closed Date: 25/01/2018 04:00 AM

Closure of Portion of Spencers Brook Road, Warranine

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION - PROPOSED ROADHOUSE

Posted: 12/12/2017 04:00 PM Closed Date: 19/12/2017 04:00 PM

The Shire of Northam has received an application to use and develop the land and buildings at Lot 860, Yilgarn Avenue, Malabaine for the purpose of a Roadhouse and public comments are invited.

GRASS VALLEY COMMUNITY SURVEY

Posted: 25/11/2017 12:00 AM Closed Date: 02/12/2017 12:00 AM

The Shire of Northam together with the Grass Valley Progress Association is calling for all residents and ratepayers of Grass Valley to have their say in the Grass Valley Community Survey.

Northam Youth Precinct

Posted: 20/11/2017 04:00 PM Closed Date: 27/11/2017 04:00 PM

The Shire of Northam is proceeding with a development application for the Northam Youth Precinct at (Shire Reserve 217) 44 Peel Terrace, Northam.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT OF PLANNING PROPOSAL

Posted: 24/10/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 31/10/2017 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited: Location: Lot 100 Hawke Avenue, Wundowie

Northam Town Centre Development and Connectivity Strategy

Posted: 13/10/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 20/10/2017 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam is seeking community feedback on the Northam Town Centre Development and Connectivity Strategy.

Bakers Hill Community Plan 2016-2026

Posted: 18/08/2017 04:00 PM Closed Date: 25/08/2017 04:00 PM

The Shire of Northam is seeking community feedback on the Bakers Hill Community Plan 2016-2026.

Local Planning Scheme Amendment No.11 - Lot 23 Jessup Terrace, Northam

Posted: 06/08/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 13/08/2017 05:00 PM

The purpose of the proposed Amendment is to recode part of Lot 23 (#9) Jessup Terrace, Northam from “Residential R15” to “Residential R15/30”.

Request for Public Comment - Draft Strategic Community Plan

Posted: 21/07/2017 04:00 PM Closed Date: 28/07/2017 04:00 PM

The Shire of Northam is seeking community feedback on the Draft Strategic Community Plan which is an outcome of significant community consultation by the Shire of Northam in the 2016/17 period. The plan reflects the vision and aspirations for the Shire as expressed through the consultation, and outlines how Council will contribute to the achievement of the community’s objectives.

CTPR_31 - Notice of Planning proposal - application from The Grand

Posted: 07/07/2017 12:00 AM Closed Date: 14/07/2017 12:00 AM

The Shire of Northam has received an application to use and develop the land and buildings for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

Local Planning Scheme Amendment available for inspection Shire of Northam Local Planning Scheme No.6 Amendment No.8

Posted: 15/06/2017 12:00 AM Closed Date: 22/06/2017 12:00 AM

Notice is hereby given that the local government of the Shire of Northam has prepared the local planning scheme amendment No. 8 - Re-purposed Dwelling and Second-hand Dwelling.

Local Planning Scheme Amendment No. 12, No's 200 – 202 Duke Street, Northam

Posted: 31/05/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 07/06/2017 05:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Northam has prepared Local Planning Scheme Amendment No. 12. The purpose of the proposed Amendment is to include a ‘tourist accommodation’ land use as an additional use at No's. 200 – 202 Duke Street, Northam and amend the Scheme Maps accordingly.

Local Law Review

Posted: 26/05/2017 12:00 AM Closed Date: 02/06/2017 12:00 AM

At the 16 November 2016 Ordinary Council meeting the Council passed the motion for the Shire of Northam to complete a periodic review eleven Local Laws in line with Section 3.16 of the Local Government Act 1995.

Notice is given for Local Planning Scheme Amendment - Shire of Northam Local Planning Scheme No. 6 Amendment No. 10

Posted: 25/05/2017 12:00 AM Closed Date: 01/06/2017 12:00 AM

The purpose of the proposed Amendment is to rezone Lot 860 Yilgarn Avenue, Malabaine from ‘Rural’ to ‘Special Use 12 – Truck & Travel Centre’ and amend the Scheme Maps accordingly.

Local Planning Policy No. 24 - Draft Outbuildings in the Rural Smallholdings & Rural Zones

Posted: 13/05/2017 12:00 AM Closed Date: 20/05/2017 12:00 AM

The Shire of Northam has prepared the following draft Local Planning Policy and public comments are invited.

Draft Recreation Facilities Development Plan

Posted: 24/04/2017 04:00 PM Closed Date: 01/05/2017 04:00 PM

CCS Strategic was engaged to review the Northam Recreation Facilities Development Plan prepared in July 2009, and to provide a contemporary Recreation Facilities Plan for the Shire of Northam addressing the community needs for the next 20 years. The Plan effectively provides a new strategic plan for the leisure needs of the Shire. The community is invited to make comment on the plan.

Notice of Advertisement of Planning Proposal - Application for Free Range Broiler Poultry Farm

Posted: 20/04/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 27/04/2017 05:00 PM

The local government has received an application to use and develop land for the purpose of a Free Range Broiler Poultry Farm and public comments are invited.

Local Planning Policy No. 23 - Draft Outbuildings in the Residential & Mixed Use Zones

Posted: 13/04/2017 12:00 AM Closed Date: 20/04/2017 12:00 AM

The Shire of Northam has prepared the following draft Local Planning Policy and public comments are invited.

Proposed changes to Local laws - Public Place Trading and Parking

Posted: 10/04/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 17/04/2017 05:00 PM

The Local Government Act 1995 The Shire of Northam Proposed Local Government Laws At the 15 February 2017 Ordinary Council meeting, the Shire of Northam passed a motion to review the following local laws relating to: Proposed Activities in Thoroughfares and Public Places and Trading Local Law Proposed Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law

Proposal to Dispose of Property by Lease

Posted: 10/04/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 17/04/2017 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam intends to lease out property to a charitable or community organisation for cropping and grazing purposes.

Review Strategic Community Plan 2012-2022

Posted: 27/03/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 03/04/2017 05:00 PM

The Shire is asking you to help it develop the right strategies needed to take it forward into a bright future by simply having your say in the review of its Strategic Community Plan 2012-2022. This plan is the Shire’s overarching strategic document that guides decision-making about our future directions. Complete the survey online and be in the draw to win an Apple iPad Air2.

proposed changes to local laws - Extractive Industries CLICK HERE

Posted: 15/03/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 22/03/2017 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam has prepared the following draft Local Planning Policy and public comments are invited: Local Planning Policy No.23 – ‘Extractive Industry’. The purpose of the Policy is to provide development controls for the establishment, operation and rehabilitation of Extractive Industries in the General Industry, Rural and Rural Smallholding zones as identified by the Scheme.

Proposed Changes to local laws, dogs and cemeteries - click here

Posted: 13/03/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 20/03/2017 05:00 PM

At the 25 January 2017 Ordinary Council meeting, the Shire of Northam made a decision to review the following local laws relating to: 1. Dogs 2. Cemeteries A copy of the proposed changes to the local laws may be inspected by downloading the attached documents, or obtained from the Shire Office at 395 Fitzgerald Street Northam between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and at any public library within the Shire of Northam during normal opening hours. Submissions about the proposed changes to the local laws may be made in writing prior to Monday 20 March 2017 to CEO Jason Whiteaker or comments may be lodged in the comments setion of this website.

Bakers Hill Community Plan

Posted: 24/02/2017 05:00 PM Closed Date: 03/03/2017 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam is working in partnership with the Bakers Hill Progress Association to develop a 10 year Plan for the Bakers Hill Community 2017-2027. The Plan will be used to inform Council of priority capital expenditure items and projects so it is vital that community members have their say on what the town needs to improve liveability.

Notice of intent to Dispose of Land - click here

Posted: 13/02/2017 12:00 AM Closed Date: 20/02/2017 12:00 AM

Submissions are being invited on the disposal of land. portion of lot 426, being part of Reserve 32171, Elizabeth Place, Northam WA 6401 to Perdamon Commercial Property Group.

CT1245 - Notice of Advertisement of Planning Proposal - Click Here

Posted: 20/01/2017 12:00 AM Closed Date: 27/01/2017 12:00 AM

The Shire of Northam has received a planning Application for an Eco Lifestyle Village and is inviting public comment.

Wundowie Community Plan 2016-2026 Open for Comment

Posted: 15/12/2016 12:00 AM Closed Date: 22/12/2016 12:00 AM

The Wundowie Community Plan 2016-2026 is the principal planning document to inform Council on priority projects over the next 10 years for the Wundowie locality. Extensive community consultation has been used to create the Plan. Now it is in draft form and the Wundowie community is invited to provide comment on the current draft. Comments will be incorporated and the final Plan will be presented to the community in a public forum in the new year.

Name the Northam Swans

Posted: 29/07/2016 05:00 PM Closed Date: 05/08/2016 05:00 PM

The Shire of Northam called for community members to suggest names for the two un-named white swans. Now the Shire asks people to vote for their favourite names.

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