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Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend! and join us for two days of FREE motorsport excitement in Northam!
27th April: Mount Ommanney Hill Climb
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The Shire of Northam is currently in a RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD. All burning activities require a permit and applications will only be accepted from primary producers (Agricultural) only. No single cubic meter burns accepted. For more information and to apply for a permit, click HERE.
A Council Forum Meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 395 Fitzgerald Street, Northam on 11 May 2022 at 5:30pm.
Agenda items:
12.1 Nyoongar Cultural Advisory Group Meeting held on 6 April 2022
13.1.1 Shared Services – Shire of Nungarin
13.2.1 Building Maintenance Budget 2022/23
13.3.1 Request for Sponsorship/Fee Waiver – Planning Institute of Australia (WA) – Regional Planning Conference
13.3.2 Proposed Review of the Heritage List
13.3.3 Rehabilitation with the establishment of a native seed bank on Reserve 44700
13.4.1 Accounts & Statements of Accounts for the period 1 April 2022 to 30 April 2022
13.4.2 Financial Statement for the period ending 31 March 2022
13.5.1 Progress & Community Associations 2022/2023 Budget Allocation
14.1 Proposed Bushfire Risk Management Coordinator Position and Proposed Funding Agreement
2022.05.11 - Agenda - Ordinary Council Meeting (17.57 MB)