Lord Mayor News
Welcome to the news and updates page for the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth, Basil Zempilas.
Here you will find updates on some of the issues facing the City of Perth, news on initiatives and developments as well as information on many other things such as events, activations, what happens at Council and much much more.”
News
27 Oct '23Message from the Lord Mayor
It is both incredibly humbling and especially gratifying to be back for a second term as your Lord Mayor of our City of Perth. Thank you for helping me return to the role and responsibility I cherish.
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23 Jun '23Message from the Lord Mayor
This week we received the excellent news Perth has risen a phenomenal 21 places in the last 12 months to come in at number 12 on the list of the world’s most liveable cities.
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19 Apr '23Message from the Lord Mayor
I’m thrilled to be able to share today the State Government in partnership with the City of Perth has announced a significant milestone towards the establishment of a primary school in East Perth.
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06 Apr '23Message from the Lord Mayor
As we prepare for the Easter long weekend in Perth, I want to acknowledge and thank the many City workers who will be pushing through over the next few days to keep your City safe, clean and vibrant.
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03 Mar '23Message From The Lord Mayor
It’s been an extremely busy start to 2023 in our City and a very productive first two months of the new Council year at the City of Perth. It’s my pleasure to update you on how your City of Perth Council is working for you.
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23 Dec '22Message from the Lord Mayor
As we approach the end of 2022, I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Christmas and acknowledge the dedicated work of my fellow Councillors and the City of Perth administration over the past 12 months.
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27 Oct '22Message from the Lord Mayor
As the weather warms up and we head towards Christmas, “find your scene” in the City of Light is the message from the City of Perth.
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30 Sep '22Message from the Lord Mayor
It requires strong leadership, clear direction and a commitment from every single person. These results are a positive statement that we are on the right track.
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18 Aug '22Message from the Lord Mayor
The major projects for our City keep coming and on Monday, perhaps the most significant announcement, with confirmation Australia’s preeminent Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum will be built in the City of Perth.
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13 Jul '22Message from the Lord Mayor: 2022/23 Budget
Today the City of Perth Council approved the 2022/23 Budget and it gives me great pleasure, on behalf of my fellow Councillors, to share the highlights with you.
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21 Jun '22Message from the Lord Mayor
For some months now I have been telling you of the renewed collaborative approach between the City of Perth and WA Police towards our shared vision of a safer, cleaner, friendlier City.
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05 May '22Message from the Lord Mayor: Landmark Day For Perth
It's a landmark day for our CBD. In a huge vote of confidence for our city, and in particular the retail core, I'm delighted to welcome Andrew and Nicola Forrest to the heart of the Perth CBD.
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12 Apr '22Message from the Lord Mayor: Bounce Back Phase 2 Launched
I was pleased to be able to announce today the second phase of Perth Bounce Back supporting local businesses, workers and visitors.
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21 Mar '22Message from the Lord Mayor: Perth City Deal A Game Changer for Perth
Thursday was a significant day for our great City. It has been confirmed the Perth City Deal now represents a landmark $1.7 billion investment in the City of Perth.
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24 Feb '22Message from the Lord Mayor: Perth Bounce Back
This week the City of Perth announced Perth - Bounce Back, Stage 1, a series of initiatives to assist City businesses through COVID.
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18 Feb '22Message from the Lord Mayor: February 2022
In these challenging times we have to stay positive and we have to be brave, that’s the Perth way.
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21 Jan '22Message from the Lord Mayor: Introducing...the Clean Machine
Here’s the latest addition to the City of Perth cleaning team, it’s called the Clean Machine.
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16 Dec '21Message from the Lord Mayor: A Safer City
Today the State Government released details on new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour and boost safety in the Perth CBD and Northbridge over Summer
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06 Dec '21Message from the Lord Mayor
December is here, the warm weather has arrived and our City is hotting up.
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23 Nov '21Message from the Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor shares some exciting and important developments in our City.
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Councils first year of achievements
A message from the Lord Mayor
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20 Jul '21City of Perth Opens Safe Night Shelter for Men
The City of Perth’s two-month trial of a Safe Night Shelter for men at Citiplace Community Centre will commence this evening, Monday 19 July.
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14 Jul '21Budget adopted with zero per cent rates increase for ratepayers
The City of Perth Council has adopted a zero per cent increase in rates and no increases in parking fees and charges after passing a community-focused budget last night designed to enhance Perth as a liveable, sustainable and prosperous capital city.
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