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A Special Meeting of the Electors will be held on
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
in the Kambarang (Conference Room)
Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon
commencing at 6:00pm.
The request for Special Meeting of Electors, signed by 410 electors, for the purpose of considering the John Connell Cricket Pitch Project, including the following matters:
- The proposed clearing of approximately 209 mature native trees and 0.68 hectares of remnant native vegetation at John Connell Reserve.
- The absence of a clearly demonstrated strategic need for the proposed cricket pitch expansion.
- Reliance on potentially outdated cost estimates and the absence of secured external funding.
- Potential financial impacts on future rates, borrowings and capital works priorities.
- Insufficient assessment of alternative options that may avoid or substantially reduce environmental impacts.
- Concerns regarding governance processes, transparency and evidence-based decision making.
To submit a motion or a question related to these matters, register to attend in person or access the link to watch the live-stream, visit https://www.melvillecity.com.au/our-city/our-council/council-meetings/meeting-of-electors.
Gail Bowman
Chief Executive Officer
In accordance with Section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Melville gives notice of its intention to make
the City of Melville Fencing Amendment Local Law 2026.
The purpose of the proposed Fencing Amendment Local Law 2026 is to amend the City of Melville Fencing Local Law 2025.
The effect of the City of Melville Fencing Amendment Local Law 2026 is to provide clarity to the public on the requirements for “sight triangles” under subclause 3.1(2) and to ensure that the City of Melville Fencing Local Law 2025 is compliant with the requirements of the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
A copy of the proposed Fencing Amendment local Law 2026 can be downloaded from the City of Melville website at melvillecity.com.au/Fencinglocallaw26 or obtained from the City of Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
We invite submission from the community from Wednesday, 20 May 2026 to 4.00pm Thursday, 30 July 2026. Submissions must relate to the proposed amendment only. Visit the website to find out all the ways you can make a submission.
In accordance with Section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Melville gives notice of its intention to make the City of Melville Cat Amendment Local Law 2026.
The purpose of the proposed Cat Amendment Local Law 2026 is to amend the City of Melville Cat Local Law 2025.
The effect of the proposed amendment is to remove the reversal of onus of proof and to ensure that the City of Melville Cat Local Law 2025 is compliant with requirements of the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
A copy of the proposed Cat Amendment local Law 2026 can be downloaded from the City of Melville website at melvillecity.com.au/catlocallaw26 or obtained from the City of Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
We invite submission from the community from Wednesday, 20 May 2026 to 4.00pm Thursday, 30 July 2026. Submissions must relate to the proposed amendment only. Visit the website to find out all the ways you can make a submission.
The City of Melville is in the process of finalising it’s Annual Budget for the 2026-2027 financial year. The proposed rates for 2026-2027 equates to an annual increase of 5% in rate revenue for improved land and 8% for unimproved land.
The funding proposals include the following principles in relation to each rating category for differential rates and minimum rates.
| Rating Category | Rate in $ | Minimum Rate |
| Residential Improved | 5.661700 | $1,566.39 |
| Residential Unimproved | 5.830810 | $1,613.53 |
| Commercial Improved | 9.488999 | $1,269.98 |
| Commercial Unimproved | 9.761589 | $1,308.20 |
A Statement of Objects and Reasons for adopting these differential rates has been prepared and is available on our website at www.melvillecity.com.au/differentialrates.
It is also available for inspection at the Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon and at the City of Melville libraries during opening hours.
Submissions are invited from any elector or ratepayer with respect to the proposed differential rating categories, and any related matters within twenty one days of the date of this notice. Submissions should be made at www.melvillecity.com.au/differential rates or sent to City of Melville Locked Bag 1 Booragoon WA 6954 and clearly marked Submission Re Differential Rating.
All submissions should be received by no later than 4.00pm Friday 5 June 2026.
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, the City of Melville Council adopted the following changes to the fees and charges relating to hire of Forbes Residence Space, to apply from Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Hire of Forbes Residence Space:
| Fee Description | Unit of Cost/% | New Year Rate 25-26 | GST | Narration/Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Rate | Per hour | $24.00 | GST Inc | Section 6.16 of the Local Government Act 1995 |
| Community Rate | Per hour | $16.00 | GST Inc | Section 6.16 of the Local Government Act 1995 |
*The commercial rate applies to bookings used for the purpose of profit making activities or promotion of the same.
**Opportunity for 50% discount for a one month trial for those looking at longer term bookings.
Gail Bowman
Chief Executive Officer
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the City of Melville Council adopted the following changes to the fees and charges relating to recreation services, to apply from Monday, 16March 2026.
| Fee Description | Unit of Cost/% | Proposed Rate 25-26 | GST | Narration/Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation | ||||
| Discontinue | ||||
| Other Hire Fees | ||||
| Key Replacement | $0.00 | GST Inc. | Section 6.16 of the Local Government Act 1995 | |
| New Fees | ||||
| Other Hire Fees | ||||
| Key/Access Card Replacement | $150.00 | GST Inc. | Section 6.16 of the Local Government Act 1995 | |
| Off Season | ||||
| Training | Per Season | $25.00 | GST Inc. | Section 6.16 of the Local Government Act 1995 |
Gail Bowman
Chief Executive Officer