Your Say Northam

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.

Last Updated: 6/07/2017 2:53:20 PM

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.

Date Closed: 14/07/2017 12:00:00 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.

Date Closed: 22/06/2017 12:00:00 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.

Date Closed: 2/06/2017 12:00:00 AM

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.

Date Closed: 7/06/2017 5:00:00 PM

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.

Date Closed: 1/06/2017 12:00:00 AM

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

Date Closed: 17/04/2017 5:00:00 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.

Date Closed: 27/04/2017 5:00:00 PM

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

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

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

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

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.

Date Closed: 1/05/2017 4:00:00 PM

The Shire of Northam has received an application to use and develop land for 10MW Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Array power generation and public comments are invited.

Date Closed: 12/04/2017 4:00:00 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.

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Date Closed: 3/04/2017 5:00:00 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.

Date Closed: 22/03/2017 5:00:00 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

Date Closed: 17/04/2017 5:00:00 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.

Date Closed: 3/03/2017 5:00:00 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.

Date Closed: 20/03/2017 5:00:00 PM

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.

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

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

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