Public comment on statutory review of Local Laws open until Monday 13 July

Draft Town Planning Scheme Policy No. 52 - Colour Application and Determinations

Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, commencing at 4pm

The Shire is currently assessing an application for development approval for a proposed Caravan Park - Nature Based - 4 Bays

At the 28 April 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council agreed to amend the 2025/2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges to include a tariff for ‘Electric Vehicle Charging – Strickland Street DC Charger’.

The Shire of Denmark invites Expressions of Interest for the lease and/or purchase of the usable northern portion of Lot 500 on Deposited Plan 54271, generally known as No. 5 Research Station Avenue, Denmark.

The Shire of Denmark has now entered the Restricted Burning Period as of today, Monday 30 March 2026.

A landmark strategy to empower the Shire of Denmark’s young people and strengthen their connection to community life has been officially adopted by the Shire Council, setting out a clear vision to ensure young people in our community have access to spaces, activities, and opportunities that support them in connecting, growing, and achieving their goals.

The Shire of Denmark advises that the water supply to the indoor showers in the Ocean Beach changerooms will be temporarily shut off while an upgraded wastewater system is installed.

The Prohibited Burning Period has been extended up to and including Sunday 29th of March, 2026.

Residents & Ratepayers are invited to a Western Locality meeting at 6.00pm on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at the Peaceful Bay Community Hall.

Change Murphy Lane to one-way

The Shire of Denmark is seeking Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Vendors to operate the Ocean Beach Kiosk (Denmark WA).

The Shire of Denmark will conduct herbicide spraying on its bushland and road reserves from February to April 2026. This initiative is part of a strategic effort to manage invasive and declared weeds and pest plants, as outlined in the Shire of Denmark’s Bushland Reserves Weeds Strategy (2024).

The second round of the Shire of Denmark’s Community Grants program, which supports local not-for-profit groups to deliver projects that benefit the Denmark community, is now open.

The Shire Administration Building, Denmark Library, Recreation Centre and Depot will be closed to the public on Monday 26 January.

27 January 2026

Adopted Local Law takes effect on 21 January 2026

Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared for Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December.

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Applicants are advised that due to staff availability, approved long service leave, and Christmas closure, temporary changes will apply to the lodgement and assessment of building permit applications during this period.

From today, 16 December to 15 March 2026, it is an offence to light an outdoor fire.

The Shire Administration Building, Recreation Centre, Library and Depot will be closed from the 24 December 2025 to the 5 January 2026.

The scheduled dates of Ordinary Council Meetings for 2026 are listed in the table below. Each of the meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of each month, commencing at 4.00pm.

Due to the upcoming public holidays affecting our usual waste collection services, collections for Thursday, 25 December 2025, and Thursday, 1 January 2026 have been rescheduled.

The Shire of Denmark, along with the Denmark Community Resource Centre, invite everyone to join ‘Denmark Celebrates’, a vibrant event that brings together the Denmark River Arts Markets and the popular community Christmas celebrations.

Following the completion of preliminary repairs, Mitchell Street has been reopened to vehicle access.

A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in the Council Chambers, 953 South Coast Highway, Denmark, commencing at 5.00pm.

The Shire of Denmark advises that, from next year, Practical Driver Assessments will be held on every second Thursday, instead of every second Tuesday, with the first day of assessments scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026.

LOT 621 HARLEQUIN STREET AND LOT 1 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY