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Stallholder applications for the 2021 Toodyay International Food Festival are now open. If you are a food business and would like to trade at the festival please email edc@toodyay.wa.gov.au for an application form.

We have had a fantastic first swimming season at the Toodyay Recreation Centre and it is hard to believe the last day the pool will be open for this season is Sunday, 18 April. Make the most of the last of the warmer weather and come down for a swim or enjoy a BBQ lunch on Sunday.

Toodyay Rangers are Currently checking dog and cat registrations throughout the Shire.

As Toodyay has developed with more sealed roads, car parks and housing the resulting increase in volume and velocity of stormwater run-off discharge has created a range of environmental issues.

The Shire of Toodyay is one of the two WA towns to have achieved ‘wildflower-friendly’ status as a result of the 2020-21 Wildflower Friendliness Award Scheme

Cr Paula Greenway tendered her resignation to the CEO recently and will be stepping down as a Councillor as of 30 April 2021. Cr Greenway has dedicated the past 7 years to the Shire of Toodyay as a Councillor and feels that it is now time for her focus to be redirected to her business and family.

In order to complete these works a closure of the intersection is necessary to all traffic entering or exiting Racecourse Rd. A detour will be in place to direct traffic via Sandplain Rd for the duration. The closure will be in place from Friday April 16 to Friday April 30, for affected drivers, please allow additional journey time for your trip.

As part of it 2020/2021 Capital Works Program, Shire of Toodyay has appointed a contractor to demolish and replace the existing three span timber bridge on Bindi Bindi Toodyay Road, 14km north of Toodyay.

A complaint was made to the Local Government Standards Panel, in which it was alleged that I contravened the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007 (WA) when I made several false, misleading and derogatory Facebook Posts on 10 February 2019.

A complaint was made to the Local Government Standards Panel, in which it was alleged that I contravened the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007 (WA) when I made a Facebook Post that was intended to cause detriment to Mr Stan Scott.

A complaint was made to the Local Government Standards Panel, in which it was alleged that I contravened the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007 (WA) when I made a Facebook Post that was intended to cause detriment to Mr Stan Scott.

P&C members approved a donation of $16,000 for facility improvements at Toodyay District High School at the P&C term one members meeting on 2 March.

The Local Government Standards Panel has found that Councillor Benjamin Bell, a Councillor of the Shire of Toodyay, breached regulation 7(1)(b) of the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007 (WA) when he made several false, misleading and derogatory Facebook Posts on 10 February 2019.

The Local Government Standards Panel has found that Councillor Benjamin Bell, a Councillor of the Shire of Toodyay, breached regulation 7(1)(b) of the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007 (WA) when he made a Facebook Post that was intended to cause detriment to Mr Stan Scott.

The Local Government Standards Panel has found that Councillor Benjamin Bell, a Councillor of the Shire of Toodyay, breached regulation 7(1)(b) of the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007 (WA) when he made a Facebook Post that was misleading and intended to cause detriment to Mr Stan Scott.

Pre-emptive fuel reduction activity conducted by DEFS

WOOROLOO BUSHFIRE DONATIONS - UPDATE

The community of Toodyay has shown its unique ability and generosity in its offer of a helping hand and assistance during this time of emergency and it is deeply appreciated.

Shire's Road Reseal Program - McKnoe Drive Morangup

Shire of Toodyay pet owners are being urged to check their furry friends’ registrations are up to date. All dogs that have reached 3 months of age are required to be registered and microchipped, and all cats that have reached 6 months of age must be registered, sterilised and microchipped.

The Shire Administration and Depot will close at 4.30pm Thursday, 24 December 2020 reopening at 8.30am Monday, 4 January 2021.

Construction of the first overtaking lane on Toodyay Road in the Shire of Toodyay is due to start on 23 November 2020 by Main Roads.