he Shire of Merredin advises that a Harvest, Vehicle/Machinery Movement, & Hot Works Ban (Except for the watering of Stock) will be imposed over the Christmas and New Year period at the following times;
*Please note, the above times may be extended depending on weather conditions.
There will be no changes to bin collections within the Shire of Merredin during the week of Christmas 2024, bins will be collected as per normal.
The Prohibited Burning Period is now in effect until 17 February 2025 inclusive. Please note there is NO BURNING during this time.
The next Annual Electors Meeting will be held at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, in the Council Chambers located on the Corner of King and Barrack Streets.
The Shire of Merredin is committed to improving our landfill and accounting processes. As part of these enhancements, the following changes will take effect from Thursday, 2 January 2025.
Pursuant to r.13 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, notice is hereby given that the Shire of Merredin has prepared the above-mentioned Draft Local Planning Strategy in regard to land located in the Shire of Merredin.
The Shire of Merredin is reviewing its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2020 - 2025 and wants to hear from individuals and organisations who would like to have input into the review of current initiatives and the development of a new plan.
The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that the December Ordinary Council Meeting to be held at 4:00pm on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, has been rescheduled.
The Shire has recommenced using a non-lethal gas cannon to deter the corellas that have recently returned to town.
The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that an Audit Committee Meeting will be held at 3:30pm on Friday, 29 November 2024.
The Shire of Merredin welcomes ratepayers and members of the community to Council Meetings and Audit Committee Meetings that are open to the public on the following dates for 2025.
The Shire of Merredin is set to commence significant upgrades to Crooks Road in early February 2025, following the completion of the harvest season.
Please be advised the Shire President, in consultation with the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, has declared an extension to the Restricted Burning Period up to and including Thursday, 14 November 2024, for the Shire of Merredin local government area.
The Shire has commenced preliminary works at the Crooks Road / Rail Intersection.
Water Corporation will be conducting works outside their depot on Todd Street from Monday, 14 October 2024 to Wednesday, 16 October 2024.
The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that a Special Council Meeting will be held at 5:15pm on Tuesday, 24 September 2024.
The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that a Special Council Meeting will be held at 5:30pm on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.
The Shire of Merredin invites offers for disposal of the following properties by tender.
The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that a Special Council Meeting will be held at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 6 August 2024.
The Shire of Merredin invites tenders from suitably qualified individuals/companies to provide the Strategic Recreation Master Plan (SRMP) & Recreation Infrastructure Asset Management Plan (RIAMP).
The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that an Audit Committee Meeting will be held at 1:45pm on Tuesday, 30 July 2024.
The Shire is seeking feedback on the proposed differential rates objects and reasons 2024/25.
The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that an Audit Committee Meeting will be held at 1:45pm on Tuesday, 21 May 2024.
Notice is hereby given that the following persons have been appointed to the designated positions within the Shire of Merredin for the 2023-24 fire season in accordance with section 38(1) of the Bush Fires Act 1954.
In accordance with regulation 39 of the Planning and Development (Development Assessment Panels) Regulations 2011, the Agenda for RDAP/9 is now available for viewing on the DAP website.
The Shire of Merredin invites offers for disposal of the following property: Lot 502 Crooks Road, Merredin, WA, 6415, Deposit Plan 53957, Certificate of Title Volume 2667, Folio 178.
Please be advised that the Merredin Show Parade will be taking place along Barrack St at 10:00am on Saturday, 16 March 2024.
The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that a Special Council Meeting will be held at 5:30pm on Tuesday, 13 February 2024.
Congratulations to Lisa O'Neill for being elected unopposed as Councillor for the Merredin District.
The Shire of Merredin has received the following development application proposal, which has been sent to the Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel and is open for community input.