Halloweeeeeeen at The Grove New Three Bin Swimming Pools – Fence and Waste Service Barrier Safety Inspection The Shire of Peppermint Grove will be implementing All owners of swimming pools and spas are always a three-bin system for waste collection in 2020. required to maintain effective safety barriers The three-bin system will reduce waste to landfill by (fences or similar structures) to prevent drownings introducing a separate garden organics collection. due to unsupervised access of the facility by Garden prunings and clippings are collected in your children. garden organics bin and will be taken to the West Metro Recycling Centre where they are stockpiled and The Shire of Peppermint Grove has teamed up with collected to be processed into mulch and compost. This Royal Life Saving Society to undertake safety audits of mulch is free of charge to Peppermint Grove residents. all residential swimming pools and spas. This round of inspections is intended to assist pool owners to monitor and maintain and where necessary to bring their facilities back to Australian Standards for Cottesloe/Peppermint Grove December 2019 Newsletter Barrier Safety. Cr Charles Hohnen (Deputy), Cr Peter Macintosh, Mr Don Burnett (CEO), Centre – Activity Precinct Study to Cr Greg Peters, Cr Rachel Thomas (President), www.peppermintgrove.wa.gov.au All owners of registered pools and spas within the Shire Cr Patrick Dawkins, Cr Dawne Horrex, Cr Karen Farley. Shape Our Future Centre have been contacted over the past months to make a The Town of Cottesloe and the Shire of Peppermint suitable appointment time for an inspection of the pool Grove are working together to set a strategic direction and enclosure. Please note it is a legal requirement that With the introduction of the Groovy Prizes for the Creepy Costume Competition were for the design for the Cottesloe-Peppermint Grove access is given to the pool inspection. Gruesome Halloween Disco, the Grove given for age groups from the very young to Year Centre. The study area spans from south of Jarrad Library was a hive of activity for local ghouls 7 and participants received a lolly bag for cool The legal penalties for owners of pools without Street to Forrest Street and from the railway across to adequate safety barriers in place and operating are set costumes, groovy dancing or completing the scary and grim reapers on the 31st October. the eastern side of Stirling Highway. down by the WA Building Commission. Drowning injury/ A message from the walk through the Spooky Maze. A local DJ played Halloween-themed music for The study with a working title of @MyCottPlace, fatality may occur unless the pool is maintained in a certified safe enclosure format. 4-12 year olds that was only interrupted by the The scary ghosts in the Spooky Maze and those will for the first time provide an insight into who is Shire President Creepy Costume Competition which saw many assisting in the Groovy Gruesome Disco have now working, living and visiting the Cottesloe centre and its Owners can organise their own independent checking Inside this Edition princesses, pirates and punk zombies dressed up left the Grove and gone back to their Mosman businesses. and certification by a qualified inspector provided a Local government elections were in this edition of PepTalk and we to strut their stuff. Park YAC and Mosman Bay Sea Scout posts until copy of the certified report is provided to the Shire. held on 19th October and Councillors look forward to working with the A message from the they are let out again next year. Our team of consultants will research information about The Spooky Maze was once again a hit with all Failure to achieve regular compliance checking will Dawne Horrex, Peter McIntosh and community on this important project. Shire President the business, access and movement, community, urban I were honoured to be re-elected to ages and thank you to the local Mosman Bay Sea result in the following: As Australia Day approaches, I am design and to include this into a mapping and modelling the Council. so pleased to highlight the ongoing Halloween at The Grove Scouts for organizing and providing a sausage base which can inform decisions into the future. • Exposure of children to the risk of accidental sizzle for all. drowning in that pool; Patrick Dawkins was elected as our achievements of our 2019 Citizen A steering group jointly composed of Cottesloe and new councillor. He brings a wealth of of the Year, Annie Fogarty, who New Water Main for Peppermint Grove councillors and local government • Loss of Insurance Cover for the facility; property experience to the Council. has been named the 2020 West Johnston Street personnel will oversee the overall scope of study and Exposure to prosecution and penalty for the failure I was also honoured to be Australian of the Year. Annie has been Pet Talk #2 - Time New Water Main for a series of public workshop sessions will uncover the • to maintain a compliant barrier fence for a swimming reappointed Shire President and recognised for her work in creating 2019 Carols in to Renew local values most useful to inform future design options. Johnston Street pool or spa. Councillor Charles Hohnen was the philanthropic Fogarty Foundation Peppermint Grove Masters and Mistresses – reappointed as Deputy Shire which funds education programs that Water Corporation proposes to Outcomes will include a Precinct Plan, Local Policies If you have missed this opportunity, please contact the President. help develop future leaders. Many and Programs which will focus on lifestyle opportunities Combined Councils’ • All cats 6 months or older and all dogs 3 construct about 1 kilometre of new Shire as soon as possible to arrange for an appointment congratulations, Annie. which may revolve around a future centre. The study We both thank our fellow councillors Australia Day Celebrations months or older, living in Peppermint Grove, water main on Johnston Street, with our Pool Safety Inspection Advisors. started at the end of September 2019 and will continue Call 9268 8600. for their continuing support. As advised in the last edition of must be registered with Council. PepTalk, the Shire will be introducing between Stirling Highway and Bay View for the next 18 months. As the research is completed, Peppermint Grove’s voter turnout at Christmas Activities 2019 a green bin for garden waste. At this • Registration renewals for dogs and cats were Terrace, in Mosman Park. we will be releasing our findings for discussion. 36.5% was the fourth highest amongst stage, it is anticipated that this will mailed out early in October. If your pet wears metropolitan councils and I would like The new water main will replace ageing take place in the New Year and further New Three Bin a red tag, then registration expired on 31 to thank all those that voted for their infrastructure, first installed between 1914 and information will be provided in due Waste Service October 2019 and a renewal was required Christmas and New Year waste collection participation. I encourage everyone to 1933. Once complete, this work will help prevent course. before 1st November. future bursts and leaks in the area. exercise their democratic right to vote Cottesloe/Peppermint As Christmas and New Year’s Day both fall on a Wednesday this festive season, your rubbish bins will be collected a in the next election in two years’ time. Our very popular community event Grove Centre Peppermint Grove is offering special registration In late 2018 Water Corporation completed work day later (ie: Thursday) on both weeks. The amended rubbish and recycling bin collection dates are as follows: ‘’ returns to I would also like to acknowledge packages for our four-legged residents for to locate existing underground services including Manners Hill Park on Sunday 15 candidate Douglas Jackson who varying periods (1 year, 3 years or for their gas, telecommunications and electricity. This If your normal bin collection day is: Your bin will be collected on: December at 6pm. Christmas and New Year brought a youthful perspective and lifetime). If you have previously taken up the work is required to complete the design of the waste collection option to register your pet for 3 years, please Wednesday 25 December 2019 Thursday 26 December 2019 enthusiasm to the contest. This year we are installing new new water main. Christmas decorations on the Pavilion check if registration is due again in 2019. Wednesday 1 January 2020 Thursday 2 January 2020 The views of younger residents will What’s On and also at The Grove. Please Construction is currently planned to start in be an important focus in planning in Peppermint Grove Owners; if your personal information has take the time to have a look at the summer 2019/2020 and will take about three for the future development of the changed, please contact the Shire because it is decorations and provide some months to complete. Further information about Cottesloe Central area. your responsibility to keep the registration and this work will be provided closer to the time. Shire of Peppermint Grove This publication and all other This publication is printed feedback on your thoughts. Shire Office, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove Shire publications are available on paper that contains This is part of the joint project we contact details up to date. It is also important you On behalf of councillors and staff, I This work forms part of the Corporation’s Pipes PO Box 221, Cottesloe WA 6911 in alternative formats on request. recycled content. are undertaking with the Town of can be contacted in an emergency. wish you all a very Merry Christmas for Perth program aimed at improving the The information provided within Cottesloe, to prepare an Integrated Office Hours: 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday and a safe and happy New Year. For further information regarding the registration security and reliability of our metropolitan water PepTalk is also available on the Local Area Plan for the Cottesloe and of your pets, please contact the Shire on supply. For up to date information, please visit Telephone: 9286 8600 Shire’s website at Peppermint Grove activity centres. Best wishes, 9286 8600. watercorporation.com.au/MosmanPark Email: [email protected] www.peppermintgrove.wa.gov.au Further information is provided Cr Rachel Thomas | Shire President Seniors’ Week What’s On in Peppermint Grove 2019 Christmas Carols in Morning Tea Peppermint Grove Seniors from Peppermint Grove, Mosman Park and Cottesloe What is happening at your local In the spirit of Christmas, the Shire of Peppermint Grove will Did you know? Councils were treated to a beautiful tennis club? host the 2019 Carols by Candlelight at Manners Hill Park on Seniors’ Week Morning Tea and a fabulous line up of entertainment at Did you know that bathing in the cool waters Peppermint Grove Tennis Club is changing to Sunday 15th December commencing at 6pm. The Grove Library the Mosman Park Bowling Club on of Freshwater Bay was once a privilege one make tennis and the Club more accessible to the The Shire of Peppermint Grove and Community Volunteers invite you 1 Leake Street Christmas Activities 2019 would have to pay for? community. and your families to join us and you are welcome to set up your picnics Wednesday 13 November. (adjacent to the Council Office)  Social Sunday tennis has proved to be very popular from 6.00pm. Carols will commence at 6.30pm. Along with Shire President, Rachel 9286 8686 Kids Christmas Colouring Competition at The Grove Library In March of 1899 – Release the artist within! Colour in one of our Christmas pictures for a bathing bylaws were at the Club. Members and non-members are The Salvation Army Band will be accompanying the Mighty Camelot Thomas, seniors enjoyed a medley of www.thegrovelibrary.net welcome. The afternoon is organised into doubles chance to win a kids craft pack prize for Christmas. gazetted. DECENCY Choir. The Peppermint Grove Community will gather together to sing songs from Iona Presentation College play and is graded according to ability. All playing choir while the Seventh Heaven Duo had The Grove Library Hours Competition opens Monday 11th November 2019. was the byword from carols and raise funds for charities through the Salvation Army. Competition closes 6pm Wednesday 18th December 2019. standards are welcome to join. The next session is everyone toe-tapping! Monday to Wednesday 9am - 6pm the start. The bylaws Sunday December 15th from 2pm - 5pm. Song books, glow products and candles may be purchased on the Winners will be notified on Thursday 19th December. Thursday 9am - 8pm stated that bathers Non-members are welcome at a fee of $20 for the evening with all proceeds going to the Salvation Army. As well as cash Many attendees were lucky winners All entries will be displayed in the library. over 6 years of age afternoon. donations, the Salvation Army will be accepting tinned food and toys on of the door prizes including a garden Friday 9am - 6pm  Christmas Conifer decorations for The Grove Christmas shall be clothed from the night to give to those in need at Christmas. hamper kindly donated from Bunnings. Saturday 9am - 4pm Courts can be booked anytime via the Club website Join us for a very special event in the library as we decorate the library . neck to knee…and Many seniors were seen to leave the Sunday 12noon - 4pm www.pgtc.com.au under “Book a Court”. The club Bring your picnic rug, your best singing voice and please remember to With paint and glitter we shall transform conifers into beautiful ornaments which shall the laws were strictly Bowling club with a little spring in their step! adorn the library’s tree over the festive period. has a strong coaching program for juniors and give generously on the night. Join Our Email List upheld! There was When: Sunday 1st December 2019. seniors run through Prime Tennis – check this Get advance notice of new even an inspector of Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm. website: www.primetennis.com.au. books and upcoming events beaches who would routinely measure the height Where: The Grove Library. For more information or to book call the library on 9286 8686. We look forward to seeing you. Come down and Combined Councils’ Australia Day by sending a request to from the knee of the ladies bathing suits to ensure  Christmas Banner Craft have a hit in this beautiful location. Celebrations [email protected] decency was maintained. Get in the festive spirit while you design and make your own personalised Christmas Looking for a fantastic way to kick off Australia Day banner for family and friends. In an effort to avoid any ‘shenanigans’, mixed with your family and friends? Library opening hours When: Saturday 7th December 2019. bathing was prohibited at most of the beaches Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm. in the Western Suburbs. At Freshwater Bay, Residents of Peppermint Grove, Cottesloe and Mosman Park are over the Christmas Where: The Grove Library. Suitable for ages 5-12. gentlemen were only permitted to bathe before invited to the Combined Councils’ Australia Day Celebrations holiday period. For more information or to book call the library on 9286 8686. 9am and after 3pm. Locals were able to subscribe on 26 January on the Main Lawn at the Town of Cottesloe,  to the Peppermint Grove baths and visitors could overlooking the Indian Ocean. At The Grove Library we wish Christmas with Glenn Swift and everyone a very Merry Christmas Gather around, curl up and get ready for Christmas with an swim for a fee. Join Shire staff and dignitaries in welcoming new Citizens to the extraordinary story time with Glenn Swift. This is a traditional and a Happy New Year, and we As river swimming lost its appeal, the baths community and congratulating our Citizen of the Year Awardees. want to remind everyone that the family friendly event so we encourage all the young and the Following the celebrations, a FREE sausage sizzle will be young-at-heart to head down to the Grove Library. We have declined in popularity and they were demolished library will be closed from 5pm in 1938. available with family entertainment provided. Please bring along 24th December. also asked Santa to make an appearance and, even though he a picnic rug or folding chair and sun protection. The Australia Day will be very busy, he said yes! AND he’s bringing an elf. celebrations are proudly presented by the Shire of Peppermint We welcome you again opening When: Wednesday 11th December. Grove, Town of Cottesloe and Town of Mosman Park for the Tuesday 2nd January 2020. Time: 6:30pm - 7.30pm. enjoyment of all community members. Library items can be returned Where: The Grove Library. For more information or to book call Shire Office Christmas Dates for your diary anytime via the after-hours chute. the library on 9286 8686. Closure 2019  Minecraft Workshop January 2020 Monday 9 December 2019 Bulk Waste/Green Waste Collection When: Friday 17th January. The Shire office will be closed for the Christmas break PEPPERMINT GROVE Grove Library Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm. from close of business on Tuesday 24 December Sunday 15 December 2019 E-Services & Tech Help. Where: Grove Community Centre. 2019 re-opening on Thursday 2 January 2020. Carols by Candlelight in Manners Hill Park CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Cost $73.00. Designed for fun - built for learning. Minecraft Please note: The Shire office will also be closed Library staff are also available to Camps are fun and educational - a safe haven! The perfect day Friday 20 December 2019 from midday onwards on Friday 20 December 2019. help with accessing any digital to cultivate 21st century skills (Sessions are fully supervised). Shire office closed from midday. services provided by the library. https://mindbuzz.com.au/. For event information contact Wednesday 25 December – Wednesday th These can include e-books, Mindbuzz directly on: 0487 191 680. 6.30pm Sunday 15 December audiobooks, e-magazines and 1 January 2020 Manners Hill Park other electronic streaming and Shire office closed for Christmas/ New Year Please support the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal subscription services. Thursday 26 December 2019 and bring a donation of non-perishable food. Bin collection day in lieu of 25 December Thursday 2 January 2020 FABULOUS RAFFLE PRIZES & SINGING Bin collection day in lieu of 1 January All money raised from the evening supports the Salvation Army. Shire office reopens. Your generosity benefits many people. Sunday 26 January 2020 Singing led by the Mighty Camelot Choir accompanied by the Balga Community Band. Combined Councils’ Australia Day Celebrations at Town of Cottesloe Bring a picnic and catch up with friends.

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