News

Review of Local Laws      28-02-2006 01:56 PM

Submissions invited for Council review of Local Laws

Swimming Pool Upgrade      28-02-2006 02:03 PM

Working party appointed.

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan      13-04-2006 02:50 PM

Community input sought for Plan.

Community Water Grant      13-04-2006 03:10 PM

Grant application successful.

Williams Refuse Site      23-05-2006 03:12 PM

Changes planned for local refuse site.

Landcorp Residential Development      23-05-2006 03:29 PM

Tenders invited for development

Transfer of Land      21-09-2006 03:54 PM

Every year around rate time

Williams Refuse Site      09-01-2007 09:18 AM

We are still on track to commence manning of the refuse site

Outside Bar – Recreation Ground      09-01-2007 09:25 AM

It is often said that a building project is a labour of love;

Darkan Ponyclub      01-02-2007 09:30 AM

The Darkan Ponyclub will be starting up

Pavilion / Outside Bar      15-03-2007 02:46 PM

Work is still continuing on the outside bar,

Subdivision of Large Town Lots      15-03-2007 03:00 PM

Council has been receiving increased interest from persons interested in creating smaller lots

Cr Rob Bowden      03-05-2007 03:03 PM

Cr Rob Bowden announced his resignation

Purchase of Plant      03-05-2007 03:09 PM

Council accepted a tender from CJD Equipment.

Art Acquisition      03-05-2007 03:11 PM

The Williams Art Committee has purchased two paintings.

Plan for the Future      11-05-2007 12:35 PM

Council will be holding a special meeting

Recycling of Plastic Oil Containers      11-05-2007 12:39 PM

New recycling program in place in Williams

Williams Refuse Site - Recycling      25-05-2007 11:50 AM

In addition to collecting empty plastic oil containers

Williams Town Planning Scheme No 2, Amendment 13      25-05-2007 11:53 AM

Council at the May meeting supported Amendment No 13

Staff Appointments      20-07-2007 03:43 PM

Council has appointed

Disability Access & Inclusion Plan      31-08-2007 01:13 PM

What is a DAIP?

Williams Townsite Plan Strategy      31-08-2007 01:18 PM

The Department for Planning & Infrastructure...

Bulk Rubbish Pickup      31-08-2007 01:25 PM

Council will be carrying out two bulk...

Recycling Bins      31-08-2007 01:27 PM

A recycling bin has now been placed...

Council Election 2007      18-09-2007 02:37 PM

Following the close of nominations on Thursday

Christmas Greetings      22-02-2008 08:10 AM

As 2007 draws to a close we can reflect and be thankful that the year has been a bountiful one for the district.

Tidy Towns Awards 2007      22-02-2008 08:04 AM

Williams was well represented at the 2007 Tidy Towns Awards held at the Royal Perth Yacht Club on Friday 30th November 2007.

Australia Day / Citizen of the Year Breakfast      22-02-2008 07:35 AM

Council with the assistance of the Lions Club hosted another popular Australia Day breakfast

Williams Recycling      22-02-2008 07:43 AM

It is pleasing to report that the volume of recycling has increased quite considerably since manning of the Williams Refuse Site commenced 12 months ago.

Williams Swimming Pool      22-02-2008 07:57 AM

Some months ago Council commissioned architect Franco Carozzi to prepare some concept plans for upgrade of the Williams Swimming Pool amenities buildings.

Swimming Pool Fencing (Outside Townsite)      22-02-2008 02:03 PM

At the February meeting Council resolved to amend the Building Regulations 1989 to apply the swimming pool fence requirement to all pools in the Williams Shire.

Cr Gary Cowcher - Resignation      22-02-2008 02:09 PM

Councillor Gary Cowcher tendered his resignation from Council,

Firebreaks Local Law      22-02-2008 02:12 PM

At the February meeting Council considered a resolution from the Williams Bushfire Brigades Annual General Meeting held 17 October 2007 to amend the Firebreaks Local Law

Banners in the Terrace      22-02-2008 02:15 PM

Each year the WA Local Government Association have a Banners in the Terrace competition which culminates in Council banners being displayed in Adelaide/St Georges Terrace during Local Government Week

Firebreaks Local Laws      12-03-2008 12:10 PM

Council will be reviewing the Firebreaks Local Law again at the March 19th meeting.

Council Vacancy (Gary Cowcher)      12-03-2008 12:15 PM

The WA Electoral Commission have approved Council’s application

Williams Refuse Site      12-03-2008 12:18 PM

The Williams Refuse Site continues to operate quite efficiently

Vandalism and Litter      04-06-2008 09:21 AM

Williams is fairly fortunate in that the level of vandalism to community facilities is very low. However

Refuse - Bulk Pickup and Recycling Shed      04-06-2008 09:25 AM

There will be a bulk rubbish pickup in the town, early morning on Monday 16 June.

Recycling - Aluminium Cans      26-09-2008 02:11 PM

Residents using the recycling facility will have noticed

Removal of Sugar Gums - Growse Street      26-09-2008 02:20 PM

Council has expressed concern for some time at the sugar gums

Williams Bush Fires Brigades - Appointment of Officers      26-09-2008 02:22 PM

At the September meeting Council appointed

Barking Dogs      14-10-2008 03:39 PM

In the world of local government, some things never go away

4 WD Group of Councils      14-10-2008 03:41 PM

Williams has now formally joined the 4WD group of Councils (Dumbleyung, Wagin, West Arthur, Williams and Woodanilling),

Quindanning Townsite Lots      04-11-2008 10:43 AM

Two officers from the DPI State Land Services attended the October meeting

Water Corporation - Draft Recycled Water Agreement      04-11-2008 10:47 AM

With the planned construction of the new sewerage treatment works scheduled for 2009/2010, the Water Corporation has presented

Dog Registrations      07-11-2008 01:48 PM

The recent thunderstorms illustrated the value of registering your dog and complying with the Dog Act.

Refuse Site – Recycling Shed      07-11-2008 02:31 PM

The Recycling Shed at the Refuse Site has now been completed

Speed Alert Trailer      21-11-2008 12:38 PM

Council was successful in receiving funding

Appointment of CEO      21-11-2008 12:40 PM

Council received 14 applications for the position

New Vice President      21-11-2008 12:50 PM

An election for Vice President was conducted

Lions Park Tree      21-11-2008 01:24 PM

Over the years there have been many questions

New Chief Executive Officer      25-02-2009 10:13 AM

Most people would be aware that I have commenced my new role

Fire Hazards - Williams Town Site      03-03-2009 03:23 PM

A number of complaints have been received

Alteration to 50km/hr Signs - Albany Hwy      03-03-2009 03:24 PM

Council has agreed, subject to public comment,

Special Council Meeting - GM survey      03-03-2009 03:26 PM

Notice is hereby given

Special Meeting (GM Canola)      18-03-2009 04:00 PM

A special Council meeting was held on the 11th March 2008 to discuss the results

Structural Reform of Local Government      27-03-2009 01:29 PM

There has been quite a bit of press

Shire of Williams Review of Ward Boundaries and Councillor Representation      21-05-2009 01:25 PM

Members of the community are invited

Budget Submissions      21-05-2009 01:29 PM

The Shire of Williams is commencing it’s budget preparations

Local Government Structural Reform      21-05-2009 01:32 PM

In response to the Minister for Local Government’s request

Kerbside Recycling      29-05-2009 11:02 AM

At the May Council meeting it was resolved

Police Licensing      04-06-2009 02:42 PM

The Shire of Williams is encouraging

Council Road Works      04-06-2009 02:53 PM

The Shire works crew will finish clearing

Notice of Special Meeting      04-06-2009 02:55 PM

Notice is hereby given

Local Government Elections      20-08-2009 11:16 AM

Are you enrolled to vote in this year's LG election?

Local Government Elections      01-09-2009 11:50 AM

Council Elections are due to be held

Williams Shopping Bags      01-09-2009 12:31 PM

The Shire of Williams supports a reduction of plastic

Website Feedback      01-09-2009 12:33 PM

We are looking for feedback on this website.

Staff Appointments      18-09-2009 09:34 AM

The Shire would like to welcome

Amalgamations      18-09-2009 09:36 AM

A huge amount of work is continuing

Pool Renovation Tender      23-10-2009 11:55 AM

Council have accepted a tender from

Dog Registrations - Due 1st November      23-10-2009 11:59 AM

Dog owners are reminded that the law requires all dogs above the age of three (3) months to be registered.

Australia Day Awards      23-10-2009 12:04 PM

The council has adopted the Australia Day awards program