2018

Claremont’s history found at the foreshore

Jan 17th

A small part of Claremont’s history was discovered during recent restoration works at the Chester Road Car Park.

TOWN OF CLAREMONT - WASTE LOCAL LAW 2017

Feb 27th

The Council of the Town of Claremont resolved at its 6 February 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting to adopt the ‘Town of Claremont Waste Local Law 2017’ in accordance with section 3.12(6) of the Local Government Act 1995.

Feb 20th

Town of Claremont brings the Museum into the digital age

Feb 20th

Town of Claremont has brought the olden days to the new age by digitising more than 100 years of history.

Feb 16th

Smoking Ceremony connects with life at Lake Claremont

Feb 16th

Town of Claremont joined Wadjuk Noongar elders for a Smoking Ceremony to bless the proposed ‘living stream’ at Lake Claremont.

Feb 15th

First Aid Safety is 100 per cent at Claremont Aquatic Centre

Feb 15th

Town of Claremont’s Aquatic Centre received the perfect score in a recent certification for the centre to be recognised as ‘St John SAFE’.

Mar 27th

Civic Design Awards nominations now open

Mar 27th

The Town of Claremont is currently seeking nominations for its 2018 Civic Design Awards. The Awards promote Claremont’s rich heritage through acknowledging projects which conserve, maintain and adapt heritage places.

Mar 13th

Art to Transform Claremont Park

Mar 13th

Town of Claremont's annual ARTTRA Festival has announced its dates and latest programming for the 2018 event.

ARTTRA | Light Festival will illuminate Claremont Park for three consecutive nights from 6-8 April, with visual installations and captivating performances from all over Australia.

Mar 1st

Volunteer Award nominations now open

Mar 1st

Nominations for the Town of Claremont's inaugural Volunteer Awards are now open.

Apr 13th

Visual stories leap Off the Page and into local Claremont businesses

Apr 13th

The natural flat lay of paper, print and books will be challenged and transformed as local and international artists reimagine their traditional forms to create bespoke art installations for Off the Page, a collective of works that will be exhibited in businesses across the Claremont Town Centre shopping precinct 1-13 May.

Apr 13th

Plant native to support our ecosystems

Apr 13th

The Native Plant Subsidy Scheme is back again this May, offering residents up to 80 plants at the subsidised price of $1.50 each.

Apr 11th

International artist seeks book donations

Apr 11th

International artist Mike Stilkey is on the hunt for book donations for his bespoke artwork for Off the Page, a series of 11 art installations inspired by books, paper and print and exhibited in businesses across the Claremont town centre 1-13 May.

Apr 2nd

ARTTRA | Light Festival illuminates Claremont Park

Apr 2nd

ARTTRA | Light Festival will illuminate Claremont Park from 6-8 April 2018. Discover interactive, intriguing and dazzling, light installations throughout the park; hear the artists talk about their creations and vote for your favourite artwork for a chance to win the ultimate Rotto get-away for a family of four.

May 31st

Claremont Town Centre a favourite for Perth shoppers

May 31st

The Claremont Town Centre (CTC) project has been approved by the Town of Claremont for a further three years as results from a recent research program reflect high satisfaction by visitors to the popular shopping precinct.

May 26th

Queen of War on Waste in Western Suburbs takes out Volunteer of the Year

May 26th

There was much to celebrate at Town of Claremont’s Volunteer Appreciation function last night. Timed to coincide with National Volunteer Week, Mayor Jock Barker used the annual event to launch the Town’s new Volunteer Awards; recognising the contribution our much valued volunteers give to the community.

May 25th

Town of Claremont Meeting Procedures Local Law 2018

May 25th

The Council of the Town of Claremont resolved at its 15 May 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting to adopt the ‘Town of Claremont Meeting Procedures Local Law’ in accordance with section 3.12(6) of the Local Government Act 1995.

May 15th

Claremont on the Park wins National Award for Planning Excellence

May 15th

Claremont on the Park, a joint project with Landcorp, TPG + Place and Town of Claremont, was awarded Best Planning Ideas – Small Project at the Planning Institute of Australia’s 2018 national awards last week.

May 11th

Library Wombats Need New Names

May 11th

Two life-size, papier-mâché wombats have made the Claremont Community Hub & Library their home and staff are running a competition for community members to name the new additions.

May 1st

Calling all Artists for Claremont Art Award

May 1st

Town of Claremont is calling for entries for its fourth annual Art Award & Exhibition, offering WA artists the chance to win part of a $10,000 prize pool.

Jun 26th

Fun at Lake Claremont’s new Nature Playspaces

Jun 26th

All kids great and small are invited to Town of Claremont’s new nature playspaces opening day with a range of fun, nature activities for everyone to enjoy.

Jun 23rd

Plastic Free July takes place in Claremont

Jun 23rd

With the plastic bag ban coming into major supermarkets on 1 July, Town of Claremont is going one step further, encouraging the community to take part in Plastic Free July.

Jun 15th

GST on online purchases gets thumbs up from Claremont Mayor

Jun 15th

Town of Claremont Mayor Jock Barker is excited to see new legislation changes come into effect, with GST being introduced for all overseas online purchases, and urges the broader community to continue to buy local.

Jun 15th

Town of Claremont appoints new CEO

Jun 15th

Following a comprehensive selection process over the past months, Mayor Jock Barker and Council are pleased to announce Ms Liz Ledger as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Town of Claremont.

Jun 7th

Town of Claremont Draft Budget 2018-19

Jun 7th

Notice is given that the Town of Claremont has prepared its Draft Budget 2018-19 in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996.

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Aug 31st

Notice of Public Advertisement of Development Proposal

Aug 31st

The Town of Claremont has received an application to use and/or develop land and public comments are invited.

Aug 23rd

Garage Sale Trail returns to Town of Claremont

Aug 23rd

Town of Claremont is part of Australia’s biggest community and sustainability event, Garage Sale Trail on Saturday 20 October and Sunday 21 October.

Aug 11th

Winners of the 2018 Claremont Art Award announced

Aug 11th

The winners of this year’s 2018 Claremont Art Award were announced last night at the exhibition opening, with a young, self-taught artist taking first place.

Aug 8th

Claremont Art Award & Exhibition starts this week

Aug 8th

Now in its fifth year, the annual Claremont Art Award & Exhibition commencing this week is set to wow the Claremont community.

Aug 3rd

A little library just for the kids is now in Claremont

Aug 3rd

Thanks to Grill’d Claremont’s Local Matter Token Program, a little library just for kids will be available in Claremont Town Centre.

Sep 12th

Royal Show 2018

Sep 12th

We care about reducing traffic congestion in our community during peak periods, which is why we support initiatives to ease traffic and parking during the Royal Show.

Sep 10th

Repair Lab phenomenon joins Lake Claremont Celebrations

Sep 10th

Perth’s sixth Repair Lab will be held at Town of Claremont’s annual Celebrate Lake Claremont event this month, promoting sustainable living and the reduce, reuse, recycle message.

Oct 31st

Breakfast workshops support local business improvement

Oct 31st

Local small businesses in the Claremont Town Centre are benefiting from free workshops and masterclasses to advance their businesses as part of a partnership between Town of Claremont and the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC).

Oct 23rd

Waste Amendment Local Law 2018

Oct 23rd

The Council of the Town of Claremont resolved at its 16 October 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting to adopt the ‘Town of Claremont Waste Amendment Local Law 2018’ in accordance with section 3.12(6) of the Local Government Act 1995.

Nov 26th

A slice of European Christmas comes to Claremont Town Centre

Nov 26th

The Terrace Nights event series is back again this summer, kicking off with an Italian style Christmas celebration in the Claremont Town Centre.

Nov 22nd

Christmas Carols in Claremont Park

Nov 22nd

Town of Claremont will bring the spirit of Christmas to Claremont Park on Sunday 9 December at the annual Christmas Carols in Claremont event, with a jam-packed program including kids’ activities, a visit from Santa and Perth Symphony Orchestra delighting the community with carols.

Nov 9th

Dogs in Public Places

Nov 9th

Further to its decision on 7 August 2018, and in accordance with s. 31(2B), (3A) & (3C) of the Dog Act 1976, Council gives notice of the following changes to its Dogs in Public Places Policy LV133.

Nov 7th

Claremont Seniors celebrate Seniors Week

Nov 7th

WA Seniors Week will run from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 November 2018, with events and activities held across the state to acknowledge seniors and show appreciation for their valued contribution to society.

Dec 14th

Holiday Closures

Dec 14th

The holiday closure periods for Town of Claremont's facilities.

Dec 7th

Calling all light artists for Claremont’s ARTTRA | Light Festival

Dec 7th

ARTTRA | Light Festival will be lighting up Claremont Park again in April 2019 and the call for artists is now open.