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Consultation is open for the McCallum Park and Taylor Reserve Master Plan (the area down by the skate park and Boorloo bridge).

One of the important ideas for this area is daylighting the Mindeera spring, which was previously important for Noongar people and has been built over […]
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October 2, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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** Item 13.5 10 Kent Street **
As we've now been through two rounds of expressions of interest, with the lease offered to applicants who then turned it down, the current recommendation is to allow for a hybrid model of community use.
October 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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** Item 12.1 Operating Subsidy Agreements **
In order to provide more funding certainty and administrative efficiency, staff recommend extending existing agreements as follows:
a. Connect Victoria Park extended from three years to five years.
b. Victoria Park Centre for the Arts […]
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October 4, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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** Item 13.1 TVP/26/04 Turf Mowing and Maintenance Services **
This recommends awarding the contract for mowing and maintaining the over 100 hectares of public open space, in addition to numerous drainage sumps and road verges. This contract also covers weed control.
October 4, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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** Item 13.2 cont... **

State funding will partially cover road resurfacing, but will not cover the addition of red asphalt for bike lanes, or the pedestrian path renewal. Pathway renewal will include extra pram ramps, pedestrian refuge islands, and soil and mulching treatments […]
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October 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM
** Item 11.2 October 2026 Policy Review **
There are a few policies here with small changes, including policies relating to the provision of information to elected members; to fraud corruption and misconduct control; transaction cards; and investments. Many of these changes relate to clarifying […]
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October 4, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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** Item 13.2 Oats Street Road Rehabilitation - Planet Street to Tuckett Street **
This recommends the transfer of money from the Roads Renewal reserve and Pathway Renewal reserve to cover resurfacing Oats St (Planet St to Tuckett St). This will cover cost increases for the […]
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October 4, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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The October Agenda Briefing Forum will be held on 6th October, at 6:30pm at 99 Shepperton Rd. These briefing forums allow elected members to ask questions about the items we'll decide on at the next Ordinary Council Meeting.

As always, I'll highlight a few items that might be of […]
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October 4, 2026 at 1:40 PM
#townofvicpark has a range of activities to celebrate #naidoc week, including a Noongar art trail and free Noongar classes. Find out more here: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/community/our-community/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people/naidoc-week.aspx
NAIDOC Week » Town of Victoria Park
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June 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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The Agenda Briefing Forum for the December OCM is on Tuesday, 25th November at 6:30pm, and there's a fair bit there!

I'll give you a quick overview, but as always it's only a summary and I recommend that you take the time to read the agenda yourself […]
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November 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Come to the lunar new year night markets this Friday! Or do other fun lunar (lunisolar?) new year things! https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/lny.aspx
Lunar New Year - Year of the Snake » Town of Victoria Park
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February 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Tonight is the Annual Elector's Meeting at #townofvicpark

This allows community members to meet councillors, ask questions about the annual budget, and put forward motions for consideration.

https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/events/community-mingle/1338
Events » Town of Victoria Park
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March 10, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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Item 11.2 is the policy review. One policy is proposed to be revoked: Policy 113 - Homelessness. Action on homelessness will remain a priority: "The strategic shift embeds the homelessness response within a broader, integrated public health framework, strengthening coordination […]
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September 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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The notes for next week's Agenda Briefing Forum are now out, so it's time for me to get stuck in again!

https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/council-meetings/agenda-briefing-forum/agenda-briefing-forum-04-february-2025/1065
Council Meeting Details » Town of Victoria Park
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February 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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** Item 12.1 Adoption of revised Local Planning Policy 31 'Unhosted Short Term Rental Accommodation and Residential Buildings' **
This policy "aims to support well-located unhosted short-term rental accommodation and residential buildings, which are appropriately managed to […]
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November 24, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Last week's Special Council Meeting saw the election of the Deputy Mayor, and the appointment of elected members to committees and working groups: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/council-meetings/special-council-meeting/special-council-meeting-28-october-2025/1140

Lindsay […]
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November 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Over the last two years, I've enjoyed my work on the CEO Recruitment and Performance Review Committee; Access and Inclusion Working Group; Mindeera Advisory Group; and Integrated Transport Working Group.

It's been good to be able to work through implementation of […]
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October 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
#townofvicpark community grants are open!

Community grants provide an opportunity for the groups and individuals to build the capacity and wellbeing of Town of Victoria Park community. A community grant should promote sustainable, connected, safe, and diverse places for everyone.

Not sure if […]
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October 2, 2025 at 3:15 AM
#townofvicpark is looking for local groups that want to help celebrate a Day of Significance: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/community/events/days-of-significance-eoi.aspx

I love seeing more community events being run by local groups <3
Days of Significance funding and support » Town of Victoria Park
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November 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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At last week's Ordinary Council Meeting I put forward an amendment to get more information about how council might support a truly collaborative process for Carlisle's next traffic management plan.

There was a lot of discussion about specific wording at last night's meeting, but […]
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March 26, 2025 at 3:19 AM
My latest #townofvicpark newsletter is now out.

This covers how to get involved; what's happening behind the scenes at council; WA election scorecards; what’s coming up in March, including the potential for safer local streets; and decisions made in April, including opposition to the Burswood […]
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March 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Have your say on our Arts and Culture Strategy!

The draft plan for 2026-2030 sets outcomes and focus areas - let us know what you think. It would be wonderful to get feedback to ensure the strategy supports a vibrant creative culture in Vic Park […]
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August 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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As always, if you have questions or comments please do get in touch with me, other elected members, and/or staff.

Members of the community are welcome to come to council meetings to ask questions and make statements. At the Agenda Briefing Forum, these must relate to a specific […]
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November 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Each year council sets the budget. This is probably the most important meeting of the year, because it determines funding available for our projects and services.

As you may have seen in news coverage, debate on this year's budget was lively.

I believe that it's important for […]
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July 16, 2026 at 4:46 AM