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It’s that time to get your thinking caps on and start brainstorming ideas for your float in the annual Bilya River Festival (Avon Descent) Street Parade!

The Shire of Northam is working with Westgrow Farm Trees to provide a selection of native trees and shrubs for landowners to plant on their property as part of the Shire’s Native Tree Subsidy Program.

It’s never great to wake up to rain on the morning of a major event. However we have spoken to our meteorologist and the conditions for 5pm onwards look much better with rain easing throughout the day. All our entertainment is booked: live music, carnival rides, roaming entertainment, food trucks, interactive stalls and more. Our balloon pilots are here and a glow is still planned for after sunset. Come along and enjoy the atmosphere and may the weather-gods shine well upon us.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Northam for The Elevate Festival tomorrow - Saturday May 6th at 5pm @ Henry Street Oval.

Join us on Wednesday 10th May for a stargazing evening on Bernard Park, in the beautiful Avon Valley. If you are here for the National Ballooning Championships or haven't had the chance to wonder at our incredible night sky in Northam then here is your chance.

Wundowie Oval has been allocated for overflow camping during the National Ballooning Championships from 6th - 13th May 2023.

Please be advised that now the cooler weather has started and less people taking the chilly plunge. The Wundowie pool will close end of this week. Last chance for a swim will be Sunday 9 April.

Due to higher than expected rainfall, and favourable weather conditions the Shire of Northam advises it is moving from the Restricted Burning period to the Open Burning Period as of 12pm Tuesday 11 April 2023.

In accordance with the adopted Council Plan 2022 – 2032, the Shire of Northam is committed to providing the community with regular updates on the number of complaints received and the timeframe for dealing with them.

The Shire of Northam advises that it has eased restrictions on Burn Permit Applications and is now accepting applications from outside of the agricultural sector.

Free RATs (Rapid Antigen Tests) will be available from these facilities from 3 April 2023.

Please be advised the restricted burning period for the Shire of Northam is now in effect.  Permits are available to primary producers only and are strictly for pre-season stubble burns.

The Elevate Festival is a unique hot air balloon themed event held in Northam, Australia's premier hot air ballooning destination.   The event heralds the start of the 23rd National Ballooning Championships where the skies of Northam will be filled with hot air balloons.

To ensure safety for spectators, participants and motorists for the 2023 Northam Motor Sport Festival, road closures will be implemented for the event on the 1st & 2nd of April 2023.

The Shire of Northam is holding an election by postal vote on Thursday, 16 March 2023 to fill one (1) West Ward vacancy.

There is something for everyone this Australia Day in the Shire of Northam as we come together as a community to reflect and respect what it means to be Australian.

We take a look at the next of our Shire of Northam nominees and the great work they do within the community ahead of the 2023 Auspire Community Citizen Awards on the Thursday 26th January.

In accordance with the adopted Council Plan 2022 – 2032, the Shire of Northam is committed to providing the community with regular updates on the number of complaints received and the timeframe for dealing with them. For the period from October 2022 to December 2022, the Shire of Northam received 12 complaints with an average timeframe of 6 days to deal with these complaints. The complaints were matters relating to services provided, facilities and staff. Complaints which are received by the Shire will receive an acknowledgement within 2 business days. Where justified, a thorough investigation will be undertaken to understand the facts. The Shire of Northam endeavours to provide an outcome to the complainant within 10 business days however when this is not possible, we will advise the complainant of the delay.

Due to urgent maintenance works, the Shire of Northam will be closing the Liquid Waste Facility at the Old Quarry Waste Management Site from Monday 28 November 2022 – 9 December 2022 inclusive, subject to further notice.

Shire of Northam is excited to announce the new arrival of four new baby swans (cygnets) born 5 November 2022. Sadly, we have reports of deplorable behaviour towards the wildlife.

Come & hear what is being done to help keep your community safe at the Shire of Northam Community Safety Forum & Morning Tea.

The Shire of Northam will soon be accepting dish & air care, dental care, toys and writing instruments for recycling at the RE-Store.

In accordance with the recently adopted Council Plan 2022 - 2032, the Shire of Northam is committed to providing the community with regular updates on the number of complaints received and the timeframe for dealing with them. For the period from July 2022 to September 2022, the Shire of Northam received 2 complaints with an average timeframe of 15 days to deal with these complaints. Both complaints were matters relating to staff. Complaints which are received by the Shire will receive an acknowledgement within 2 business days. Where justified, a thorough investigation will be undertaken to understand the facts. The Shire of Northam endeavours to provide an outcome to the complainant within 10 business days however when this is not possible, we will advise the complainant of the delay.

Works on the West bound lane on Peel St Bridge at Broome Terrace were completed yesterday. Repairs to the footpath are now taking place and are expected to be completed today.

September 2022

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