Town of Cottesloe Rangers are urging caution when in the area.

Cottesloe beaches have reopened this morning after the beached whale carcass was successfully removed by Town staff.

All Cottesloe beaches will remain closed today, after a whale carcass was removed from Dutch Inn Beach at 12pm.

All Cottesloe beaches are closed due to a partial whale carcass beached on Dutch Inn Beach.

The shark barrier at Cottesloe main beach was installed on Wednesday 14 October, for the 2026/27 swimming season.

Seniors in Mosman Park, Cottesloe and Peppermint Grove can take part in a program of free community events from November 8 to 20, which includes morning teas, seated ballet classes and a mindful art class.

The Town's annual shark barrier installation has been rescheduled to Tuesday 13 October due to unsafe weather and wave conditions.

The Town of Cottesloe plans to introduce paid parking in key areas of the Cottesloe Town Centre, which is set to be implemented in early 2027.

Notice of Special Council Meeting 11 August 2026

In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Town of Cottesloe advises its intention to levy the following differential rates in 2026/2027.

The Town of Cottesloe has secured $10 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program (uPPP), marking a major milestone in the long-awaited revitalisation of the iconic Cottesloe Foreshore.

The Town of Cottesloe has taken another important step forward to improve parking in high-demand areas, reduce overstaying, and ensure car bays remain accessible for shoppers, diners and visitors.

The Town of Cottesloe has once again been recognised as a Gold Waterwise Council, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable water management and a more waterwise community.

Congratulations to our newly elected member Cr Kirsty Barrett

Consultation for the Draft Parking Strategy 2026 - 2029 has been extended until Sunday, 29 March.

The Town of Cottesloe Draft Parking Strategy 2026-2029 is now open for comment.

If you have a missed bin you can now contact Solo directly on 6173 6703 to arrange collection.

The Town of Cottesloe is holding an extraordinary election by postal vote on Thursday, 26 March 2026 to fill the vacancy of one Councillor.

Our goal is to create a plan that truly reflects the needs and priorities of the people who live, work and visit Cottesloe.

Would you like to make a difference in your local community? Nominations for the upcoming Local Government Extraordinary Election in the Town of Cottesloe are now open.

Congratulations to the Town of Cottesloe 2026 Citizen of the Year Award winners, announced on Monday, 26 January at a Citizenship Ceremony and Citizen of the Year Awards event held at the Town of Cottesloe.

The Town's waste collection services are back on track.

The Town of Cottesloe invites our community to join us to celebrate on Monday, 26 January 2026.

The Town of Cottesloe 2024/25 Annual Report was accepted by Council at the December 2025 Council Meeting. The Annual General Meeting will be held on 2 February.

Delayed bin collections

The Town of Cottesloe would like to advise our community and visitors that works at the Cottesloe Groyne access path are now complete.

The Town of Cottesloe All Abilities Fun Day held yesterday on International Day of People with Disability was a fun day out for everyone involved!

Carols by Candlelight is a fully accessible and inclusive event, designed to ensure everyone feels welcome and able to participate.

Join us for our All Abilities Fun Day, in celebration of International Day of People with Disability, on Wednesday, 3 December.