The Latest with the Lord Mayor
Welcome to the news and updates page for the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth, Basil Zempilas.
“Being the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth is a great privilege and everyday I get to meet amazing people and hear stories that I want to share with the community and the people of greater Perth and that is why the City has created this page.
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
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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05 Jul '21Urgent audit required for Perth Parking Levy
City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas will write to the Office of the Auditor General requesting an audit of the Perth Parking Fund following the State Government’s decision to increase the Perth Parking Levy by 1.75% for 2021/22.
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07 Jul '21City of Perth to investigate iconic aquatic facility project
An alternate location for an iconic, bold and contemporary aquatic facility will be investigated after the City of Perth Council last night voted against an aquatic facility as part of the redevelopment of the WACA.
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08 Jun '21Message from the Lord Mayor - Safe Night Spaces Update
Last Monday (31/5) the City of Perth opened a Safe Night Space for women. In the first eight nights of operation, 53 places were taken up.
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31 May '21Applications open for Tropical Cyclone Seroja victims
People in the Mid-West whose homes have been destroyed or suffered major property damage from Tropical Cyclone Seroja can now apply for assistance at the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund.
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25 May '21May 2021 Council Meeting Wrap Up
It was a unique Council Meeting yesterday with a midday start … all part of a trial to give members of the public who are unable to make the usual 5pm start the opportunity to attend.
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26 May '21Council endorses new Safe Shelter
At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 25 May 2021 the City of Perth Council endorsed a two-month night trial of a Safe Shelter at the Citiplace Community Centre from July 2021.
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13 May '21Wellington Square Playground Wins Award!
The City of Perth is the proud winner of Best Playspace Award (>.5M) for the Wellington Square Playground (Koolangka Koolangka Waabiny).
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30 Apr '21City of Perth COVID Update 30 April 2021
As COVID-19 restrictions are beginning ease, the City of Perth are also easing some of its restrictions to services and operations.
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