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Throughout the festive period in December 2025 and early January 2026, the Town will have adjusted operating hours.
ATCO Gas will shortly commence the Bassendean North stage of the new polyethylene (PE) mains installation program.
The Town of Bassendean Council has formally endorsed its advocacy priorities for the 2026–27 financial year, setting a clear direction for engagement with State Government on key issues affecting the community.
View all the highlights from the November Ordinary Council Meeting.
The Wilson Street Car Park will be closed for works from 24-25 November.
Bassendean Station has been named as one of 10 station precincts to be fast-tracked for high density housing by the State Government.
The Public Transport Authority will soon begin works to install temporary infrastructure at Bassendean Station to support train replacement bus operations.
We're making parking rules clearer at the corner of Chedworth Way and Ivanhoe Street in Eden Hill.
The Town of Bassendean is introducing a new After Hours Phone Service from 10 November 2025.
Parking changes are coming to improve safety and accessibility along West Road near Bassendean Primary School and Last Crumb Cake Co.
In accordance with section 87 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, that the Minister for Planning approved the abovementioned amendment to the Town of Bassendean Local Planning Scheme No.11 on 15 October 2025.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is partnering with the Town of Bassendean to develop the Windan-Guildford Locality Plan for Derbal Yirragan/ Swan River from Windan Bridge to Guildford Road Bridge.
As part of the Ashfield Flats Master Plan, the Town is installing fencing around the saltmarsh, which is a nationally-recognised Threatened Ecological Community (TEC).
From 12 January 2026, the Town of Bassendean is moving from a skip bin service to a pre-booked loose verge collection service.
The results of the Town of Bassendean local government elections are in!
A Special Council Meeting will be held at 6pm on Tuesday 21 October 2025 in the Council Chambers.
From September, mosquito activity increases – especially during mornings and evenings – as freshwater mosquitoes begin emerging from containers, drains, and standing water around homes.
We were proud to welcome the Hon. Don Punch, Minister for Water, to Bassendean Oval last week to showcase the results of a new sports turf injection system.
Cr Tallan Ames has become the second councillor in Town history to complete the Diploma of Local Government for Elected Members.
The Town is excited to announce Keen on Halloween is back for its 13th year!
Congratulations to the winners of our Around the Town giveaway!
The Town of Bassendean Administration Offices and Bassendean Memorial Library will be closed on Monday 29 September 2025 for the King’s Birthday public holiday.
The Town's Briefing Session and Ordinary Council Meeting for September have been cancelled.
Councillor Emily Wilding has announced that she will not be contesting the upcoming election and will conclude her four-year term of service in October 2025.
The Town of Bassendean is pleased to announce the winners of the ratepayer incentive program, which encouraged residents to switch to eRates and pay their rates in full by the due date.
The Amended Local Planning Policy No 18 is now up for public comment.
The Town of Bassendean is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Alderson as the new Director of Corporate Services, commencing 22 September 2025.
The Town of Bassendean Council has endorsed a new two-year lease to Casa Mia Montessori Community School for use of 11 Hamilton Street, allowing the school to transition to a new larger site to cater to its growing student base.
The Town of Bassendean has reached key milestones in the redevelopment of Jubilee Reserve, with significant lighting and reticulation works about to commence and a request for tender open for design of the upgraded pavilion and clubrooms.