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.

The Town has been successful in an application for funding from the State Government and Western Australia Local Government Authority’s Urban Greening Grants Program, to assist the Town in planting trees in Cottesloe.

Congratulations to the Town of Cottesloe 2025 Citizen of the Year Award winners, announced on Sunday, 26 January at a Citizenship Ceremony and Citizen of the Year Awards event.

Summer holidays are here which means lots of fun in the sun and beach outings. There are ways that you can stay safe this summer while at the beach.

Don't miss this wonderful exhibition, on now at The Grove Library.

The Town has been notified that the Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe exhibition wont be coming to us next year, due to funding issues.

Two new ACROD bays have recently been installed in front of Anderson Pavilion at Harvey Field.

The Town of Cottesloe’s new shark barrier is complete and being installed today (1 November)

At the October Council Meeting, Council considered a preliminary report on the SDAU development for 7-11 Station Street, and resolved to not support it. A final report will be considered by Council at the November Council Meeting.

Councillor Melissa Harkins has been elected as the new Deputy Mayor for the Town of Cottesloe.

The Town of Cottesloe has received the resignation of Deputy Mayor, Helen Sadler. Cr Sadler has made the decision to step aside as Deputy Mayor, with effect from the Council Meeting on Tuesday 22 October.

The Town of Cottesloe has prepared a new draft Local Planning Strategy, a document that will set the vision and aspirations for planning over the next 10-15 years. The draft Local Planning Strategy is now open for comment.

The Town of Cottesloe has endorsed a set of development parameters to guide the redevelopment of the iconic Indiana Tea House, providing a path forward for a revised vision for the beachfront site.

Residents who make the transition to a native, waterwise verge (between now and July) could be eligible for a rebate.

Winter is a time to save water! Please switch off your sprinklers for Water Corporation’s annual Winter Sprinkler Switch-off.

We are so pleased to have hosted another amazing Sculpture by the Sea exhibition - the 20th annual event at Cottesloe Beach! The Town would like to say a huge thank you to Sculpture by the Sea and everyone involved - what a wonderful two weeks!

Congratulations to the Town of Cottesloe 2024 Citizen of the Year Award winners, announced on Saturday, 27 January at a Citizenship Ceremony and Citizen of the Year Awards event held at Memorial Park and hosted by the Town of Mosman Park.

Construction of the Cottesloe skate park has begun! The site has been established and earthworks have begun! Stay tuned for updates as work on the skate park progresses!

The Town of Cottesloe would like to announce and congratulate its newly elected Councilllors following the 2023 Local Government Election held on Saturday, 21 October.

Nominations for the Town of Cottesloe 2023 local government election have now closed. Five nominations for the position of Councillor for a four year term were received.