Town of East Fremantle News JULY 2015 TOWN OF EAST FREMANTLE UPCOMING EVENTS Art Exhibition Army Art – Strategic Community 7-9 August at Leeuwin Barracks Council Meetings - Plan - Biennial Review 21 July 2015, 18 August 2015 With amalgamation well behind us, the Town of East Garage Sale Trail – Fremantle elected members and staff recently embarked 26 October 2015 on the two year (biennial) review of the Town’s Strategic Community Plan 2013-2023 (the Plan). The Plan was initially developed and was a key factor in deciding whether the the consultation and engagement process adopted by Council in 2013 and sets out direction of the Plan was still relevant. will be widely advertised to ensure there the vision, aspirations and objectives for is an opportunity for stakeholders and There has been some rewording of the Town over the next 10 years. And, to community members to get involved. the Plan to include Governance and ensure that what is planned for can be Leadership and Council is confident that A copy of the (revised) Strategic achieved, consideration is given to the the strategic direction outlined in the Community Plan 2013-2023 will be financial, asset and workforce constraints updated Plan will in turn shape actions available late July - please go to our that we work within. that will deliver realistic benefits for the website www.eastfremantle.wa.gov.au or With that in mind the review process community. email [email protected] to involved a number of workshops with the obtain a copy. The Council is looking forward to the Mayor, Councillors and senior staff who set major review of the Plan, which will involve about reconsidering the stated objectives a comprehensive community consultation in the Plan. An assessment of responses in component. It is envisaged the major the Community Perceptions Survey (the review will commence in early 2016 and Survey) undertaken in September 2014 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR a considered and planned way for the On a recent South West Group Economic community. Development Tour focusing on Climate Change Adaptation, it was evident that The proposed Perth Freight Link route Councils in the eastern states are taking continues to be a high priority for Council. Jim O’Neill climate change and its potential impacts I urge you, your friends and neighbours Council has recently very seriously. Many local governments to become familiar with the issues and undertaken the two are planning ways to reduce the get involved. Council is in no doubt that yearly review of environmental impact of increased severe the traffic congestion and environmental the Town of East weather events, heatwaves and droughts. impacts of the current proposed route, Fremantle 2013- For example, planning the construction namely noise, emissions, pedestrian and 2023 Strategic of sea walls; planning urban forests cyclist access, will have negative results Community Plan. to reduce heat; and researching the for East Fremantle. This issue transcends Adopted in 2013, harvesting of rainwater stored in under- party politics and Council is of the view the Plan ensures ground tanks. The Town is taking climate that it simply cannot go ahead without the long term change seriously and is collaborating examining all other options. We believe viability of the Town as a discrete local with the South West Group to develop the $1.5 billion to be spent on the link government and provides a blueprint for regional plans and strategies that will would be better put towards bringing the planning and delivery of sustainable best suit the needs of our Town. the Outer Harbour at Kwinana into and relevant services and infrastructure. operation sooner – the State government Again thank you for the commitment and Like you, we understand the significance already acknowledges the requirement interest you show in our Town. Please of protecting our river foreshore; of for another harbour as Fremantle contact your local Councillor, myself or equitably supporting and fostering reaches its limit, why not allocate these Council staff if you have any concerns or community groups and clubs (many of funds now? We continue to work with advice regarding our Town. which are well over 100 years old), and the City of Fremantle on this matter to preserving our special heritage places and convince the State government of a more the natural environment. We are confident environmentally sustainable option. that we can deliver realistic services in Long Term Financial Plan Food Hygiene - Annual Budget Process and Safety in the In conjunction with the Strategic Community Plan review, Council has revised its Long Term Financial Plan – the ten year rolling Kitchen for Food plan that demonstrates the Town’s ability to deliver on strategic priorities. Council’s challenge has been to ensure a balanced Handlers Course budget and deliver on the priorities in the Strategic Community Plan. A training session for local food handling staff was held at the Town of East Fremantle in May. Based on the National In May, elected members worked through the four year budget FoodSafe program, 10 local chefs and cooks attended. allocations with staff to prioritise the next, and future years activities, mindful of community feedback and expectations. The Food Act 2008 and Australian Food Safety Standards requires that all food handling staff be capable of performing Key projects that are earmarked for the next financial year include: tasks needed to ensure the safety of the food they are • a comprehensive recreation and community services facilities handling and know and understand why these tasks need to study that aims to provide a clear outline of the requirements be done to make the food safe. for the Town’s recreation services, community facilities, parks, The training aims to complement any ‘in house’ training by the playgrounds, public open space, connecting footpaths and food premises to ensure the legislative requirements are met. cycleways and providing support to clubs and groups; Facilitated by Sue Judd, City of Cockburn and Shelley Cocks, • a Revenue Strategy to ensure appropriate resources to deliver Town of East Fremantle, the session utilised real life examples strategic priorities and continue everyday important services; and demonstrations to cover topics such as symptoms and • a Major Review of the Strategic Community Plan including causes of food poisoning, personal hygiene responsibilities, comprehensive community engagement and consultation to food handling & storage practices etc. ensure the community continues to be involved in the evolution All participants received a Certificate of Participation. of the Town. Operational programs such as footpath upgrades, road pavement repairs, waste services, community safety and public health activities will of course continue. Further details will be available once the 2015/16 Budget has been adopted. GLYDE-IN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE Community Learning Town rejects proposed Centre opens its arms Perth Freight Link to residents Town of East Fremantle has voted to reject the proposed Perth Freight Link and work with the City of Fremantle to urge the Supported by the Town of East Fremantle, the Glyde-In Government to rethink the current proposal, and seek information Community Learning Centre, 42 Glyde Street offers courses, talks on alternatives that provide a higher long term cost/benefit to and activities that aim to enrich knowledge and foster a healthy freight movement to Fremantle Port. community life. Council also agreed to provide in-kind support for the alliance of 1. SPEAKERS UNLIMITED: These talks cover history, health, community groups to run their campaign against the Perth Freight weather, astronomy, holidays and more. Link, and to promote awareness of the ‘Rethink the Link’ on the 2. BETTER HEALTH: Talks and discussions on many of the health Town’s Facebook page and website. Council will strongly advocate issues that concern people in the community. on the Town’s behalf about concerns including traffic noise and pollution; pedestrian and cycle access as well as connectivity and 3. OUT AND ABOUT: These might be coach trips to an olive traffic congestion in the Town. farm or the Observatory, off to lunch somewhere pleasant. 4. LANGUAGES: Beginners and ongoing sessions in European and some Asian languages. Town confirms support to 5. CREATIVE: Classes in painting, drawing, mosaics, knitting and various other creative pursuits. redevelop Royal George Hotel 6. INSPIRE OUTDOORS: Kayaking, bushwalking and other events are regularly run in conjunction with friends from ‘Inspiration Council has resolved that the best means of facilitating Outdoors’. redevelopment and conservation of the Royal George Hotel site is through the recent Scheme Amendment 10 to the Town of East 7. COMPUTER COURSES: Specialised in Fremantle Planning Scheme No.3. teaching mature age beginners but also run courses for more advanced users – To date, current zoning arrangements have not resulted in the includes sessions on social media, iPads and successful reuse of the hotel building, and the more flexible zoning Genealogy. arrangement in the Amendment will allow for the preservation and reuse of the building, through creative planning and design initiatives. GLYDE-IN I.T. CAFÉ/CLINIC - members can bring in their queries about their mobiles or tablets The Town will work closely with the state government, who owns the site, to encourage financially viable redevelopment strategies or other computer devices. We have volunteer for the preservation and reuse of the building. The Royal George ‘experts’ to answer their queries. Check out the website Hotel building and site are unique, and Council acknowledges that and get involved today! www.glydein.org.au any redevelopment will require a viable return on investment. Army Art Started in 1974, Army Art has become one of the cultural art events in Perth. Winter Sprinkler Army Art’s purpose is to support local West Australian artists through showcasing their works, and giving to the community by Ban Reminder donating proceeds to worthy local causes.