News
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Asset valuation streamlined
In 1995, when Warwick Shire Council decided to revamp its asset management system an extensive process began. Data collection had been in progress since 1995…
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A better way for Gosnells
As we enter the 21st century, the City of Gosnells is on course to create a new and better way of life for residents and…
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Restarting the heart
The robust nature of Local Government is such that unanimous agreement on anything is a rarity, according to Mayor Pat Morris. “The fact that we…
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Promoting business
Included in the new Civic Centre complex as part of the City Centre Revitalisation Plan will be a Centre for Business Development to ‘incubate’ and…
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Planning with a purpose
“If you want to get a good return from an investment you need to first work out where you want to go,” said City of…
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Creating liveable neighbourhoods
Under the Western Australian Community Design Code being trialed by the WA Planning Commission, urban development can now embody the international principles of ‘New Urbanism’.…
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Renewal on a suburb wide scale
Part of plans to renew the City to improve safety and community amenity includes enhancement works in older suburbs. The Langford area of Gosnells has…
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Designing out crime
Community surveys have indicated that Gosnells residents see reduced crime and increased safety as top priority in terms of what Local Government can achieve for…
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Seniors safe and independent
The issue of greatest concern for Gosnells residents, identified in community surveys, was personal safety. This was particularly the case with older residents. Although the…
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Out, about and together in Gosnells
The City of Gosnells runs various community programs to bring people out of their homes and come together in their neighbourhood. This gives people a…
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A place for youth
When Youth Officer Lisa May first proposed to create a Youth Centre in the Gosnells area she encountered some suspicion and fear. This was particularly…
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Cities for climate protection
Gosnells, along with its neighbouring City of Armadale and Shire of Serpentine- Jarrahdale, have been recognised with an award for their contribution to the reduction…