The State Government has announced new measures intended to streamline planning and development to accelerate housing supply around Perth’s metropolitan train stations.

The Town of Cottesloe is developing a parking strategy, focusing on optimising parking to address the needs of residents, visitors and businesses, and supporting the economic vitality of the area. To assist with the development of the strategy, we are now seeking feedback in regards to parking in Cottesloe.

We invite our community to join us to celebrate the festive season at the annual Carols by Candlelight on Saturday, 6 December!

Newly elected Mayor and Councillors have been sworn in at a Swearing-In Ceremony held last night, and new Deputy Mayor elected.

The results are in for the 2025 Local Government Election. 

To celebrate Seniors Week 2025 our community (aged 55+) are invited to a number of events taking place during the week.

Nominations for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards close on Friday, 31 August.

Make your voice count! Drop your completed voting papers off at the Town's Administration office before this Saturday.

The Town of Cottesloe is calling for nominations from community members who are passionate about shaping the future of our town.

Local Government elections are coming! For Cottesloe, voting is by postal vote, and voting packages will reach your letterboxes in late September.

The Town invites our community to join us for the Harvey Field playground opening event on Saturday, 30 August at 10am to 12pm.

With the implementation of the Town's new software solutions, please be advised that there will be a change to reference numbers on rates payments.

The Town of Cottesloe is upgrading its information technology solutions to better serve our community.

The Town of Cottesloe is seeking community feedback on the preferred date for holding Australia Day events from 2026 onward.

The Town of Cottesloe is disappointed that the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) made the decision yesterday to approve a Significant Development Application for 7-11 Station Street in Cottesloe, which includes two residential towers of 15 and 17 storeys.

The Town of Cottesloe has received notification that the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) will be considering a Part 17 Significant Development Application for 7-11 Station Street in Cottesloe Village, at its meeting on Thursday this week.

The Town is seeking feedback from all users of Marine Parade on a shared path concept plan.

The Town has prepared a scheme amendment to facilitate State Government reforms for short-term rental accommodation, and a local planning policy on un-hosted short-term rental accommodation.

Susidised plants through the annual Native Plant Subsidy Scheme are still available for Cottesloe residents.

It's time to switch off your sprinklers for Water Corporation’s annual Winter Sprinkler Switch-off.

The Town is delighted to welcome Mark Newman as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Town of Cottesloe.

After another successful season of summer swimming, the shark barrier at Cottesloe Main Beach has been removed for winter.

At the December 2024 Ordinary Meeting, Council accepted a draft CHRMAP for the purpose of community consultation. Our community is now invited to provide feedback.

As a Member Council of the Western Metropolitan Regional Council, our residents are invited to collect free mulch from the West Metro Recycling Centre in Shenton Park.

The Town is pleased to advise that Mr Mark Newman will commence as Cottesloe’s new Chief Executive Officer on 28 April 2025.

The Town of Cottesloe has been successful in securing funding from the Australian Government’s Active Transport Fund (ATF) to upgrade the existing footpath along the length of Marine Parade - from Curtin Avenue to North Street.

Repair works on the section of the foreshore retaining wall in front of Carpark No. 1 have commenced.

The 2023/2024 Annual Report was accepted by Council at the February Council Meeting. Electors of the Town of Cottesloe are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, commencing at 5.30pm in the Lesser Hall.

The Town is currently trialling Containers for Change baskets on a number of bins on the foreshore in north Cottesloe.

The Town would like to provide an update regarding the area of retaining wall/grass terrace currently closed to public access.