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Peninsula SnapshotCity of South Perth
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Civic Centre Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce SOUTH PERTH WA 6151
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm | Telephone 9474 0777 Facsimile 9474 2425 | Email [email protected]
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Free Coffee & WiFi for WACE
StudentsIn support of Year 12 students and their upcoming exams, a dedicated study space has been set aside for the whole month of November.
WiFi, tea and coffee are provided free of charge and students can gather around large tables to work in groups.
This space will be reserved in the Library Function room at South Perth Library, Cnr Sangate St and South Tce, South Perth.
City Welcomes New CEO
The City has officially welcomed Geoff Glass as its new CEO, commencing in the last week of October.
He looks forward to returning to the Local Government sector after a number of years at the WA Football Commission and welcomes the opportunity to work with City Councillors and Officers to build a distinctive identity for the City.
Exercising an ‘open door’ philosophy, Geoff is keen to better understand the aspirations of the community in order for the City to operate effectively.
He is committed to gaining a sound appreciation of the needs of the residents and stakeholders and in turn ensuring that the City’s efforts match those aspirations.
People’s ChoiceAward Winner
The 2015 Emerging Artist Award presented by Brierty concluded for its 13th year on Saturday 31 October after more than 600 patrons visited the exhibition over 10 days.
The Soco Realty People’s Choice Award was awarded to the artwork which received the most votes from visitors to the exhibition. The City was proud to present this award to Kirsty Mouttet for her work ‘Four Paws’. Congratulations Kirsty!
Public Information Session Modifications to Amendment No. 46
‘South Perth Station Precinct’At a Special Council Meeting held on 27 October 2015, the Council endorsed a number of changes to the proposed Amendment No. 46 to the City’s Town Planning Scheme No. 6, in response to community concerns.
The significant modifications include:
• Reduction in the extent of the Special Design Area
• Creation of absolute height limits
• Maximum 10% variation from minimum lot area and frontage
• Increased street setbacks in certain streets
• Mandatory 1.5 minimum non-residential plot ratio.
These significant changes to Amendment No. 46 are open for public comment until 5pm, Friday 15 January 2016.
The modified text of Amendment No. 46 is available for viewing on the City’s website, or printed copies are on display at the City of South Perth Civic Centre and City libraries.
To find out more about the proposed modifications, attend the City’s Information Session:
When: 5.30-7pm, Thursday 3 December 2015
Where: City of South Perth Community Hall, Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth
RSVP: By Friday 27 November 2015 to [email protected] or phone 9474 0777.
For more information and to provide your feedback, visit the ‘Out for Comment’ section on the City’s website www.southperth.wa.gov.au.
Premier’s Australia Day
Active Citizenship Awards
Nominations for the 2016 Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards close 12 noon this Friday, 13 November 2015.
All award winners and nominees will be recognised at the City of South Perth’s Australia Day celebrations in 2016.
Visit the City’s website for more information and nomination forms.
Remembrance Day 2015
The City of South Perth together with the Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League will host a Remembrance Day Service in the City’s Memorial Gardens.
When: 10.45am, Wednesday 11 November 2015
Where: Memorial Gardens, Cnr Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth
All members of the public are welcome. A morning tea will be held in the South Perth Community Hall foyer post service. Visit the City’s website for more information.
Christmas Donations Wanted Christmas Drive for Southcare
The City will again offer support to those in hardship through its annual food and gift drive for local charity, Southcare this festive season.
If you wish to donate this year, please drop off any non-perishable food items or suitable gifts at one of four collection points; Civic Centre Reception, Operations Centre Reception, South Perth Library and Manning Library.
Items will need to be delivered to the donation points by Friday 4 December.
Give the Gift of Reading
The City’s libraries would like to invite all book lovers to donate to the City’s annual Give the Gift of Reading program, delivering books to the Smith Family’s Toy & Book Appeal.
Giving is simple – place your new, unwrapped book under the Wishing Tree at Manning or South Perth Library before Wednesday 2 December, attaching a tag with the appropriate age range and gender for the book.
For more information, visit the Library section on the City’s website or phone 9474 0800.