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A Special Meeting of Council has been convened by the Shire President which will take place in the Shire of Northam Council Chambers, 395 Fitzgerald Street, Northam 22 October 2025
Starting from 00:01hrs on 13 October 2025, the Shire of Northam will implement the Restricted Burning Period.
Fire Break and Fuel load Notice before this upcoming fire season
Unrestricted Burning Period extended until 23:59hrs on 12th October.
Please note public holiday closures.
Election notice for the Shire of Northam.
Results for wards not going to election.
The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.
An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025 in the Shire of Northam.
01 July 2025
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 2025/26 financial year
The Old Quarry Road Waste Management Facility and Inkpen Road Waste Management Facility will be implementing important changes to requirements to dispose of certain household items.
Tenders close July 4.
Prescribed burning will take place between 12 and 15 June, 2025.
Tenders close June 27.
A change to scheduled Council Meeting Dates.
Applications are now being accepted for Permits to Burn from the wider community.
Details of amended fees & charges relating to the Bert Hawke Pavilion
For public consultation
2023/2024 Annual Report & Annual Meeting of Electors
Did you know? Binning your batteries is a fire risk and is harmful to people and the planet.
The Shire of Northam has resolved to adopt the Shire of Northam Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2024 at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 November 2024. The purpose of the proposed Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2024 is to make provisions about the establishment and organisation of bush fire brigades.