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At a Council meeting held on 6 August 2026, Council resolved to make the Shire of Toodyay Activities in Thoroughfares and Public Places and Trading Local Law 2026 pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995 the purpose and effect of which are:
The Shire of Toodyay is inviting public feedback on Scheme Amendment No.2 to Local Planning Scheme No.5, which proposes updates to the Scheme Text relating to Short Term Rental Accommodation Land Uses.
The Shire is proposing to rename two of the three sections of Drummond Street located in the locality of Nunile. The eastern section is proposed to be an extension of the existing Murray Walkway through to Goomalling-Toodyay Road. The middle section is proposed to be renamed Dorizzi Rise. Public comment is invited for a period of 35 days. This matter has previously been before Council but is now being advertised with new names.
At a Council meeting held on 2 July 2026, Council resolved to make the Shire of Toodyay Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2026 pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995
The Shire of Toodyay gives notice in accordance with section 3.12(6) and (6A) of the Local Government Act 1995 that it has made a new local law titled the Dog Local Law 2026. This local law was formally made at an Ordinary Council Meeting held on 4 June 2026 and was gazetted on Monday 22 June 2026 (Government Gazette No. 70). The Dog Local Law 2026 is available for inspection at: • the Shire’s Admin Centre, 15 Fiennes Street Toodyay; and • online at: https://www.toodyay.wa.gov.au/documents/22/dog-local-law-2026 Copies may be obtained by contacting the Shire on (08) 9574 9300.
The Shire of Toodyay gives notice in accordance with section 3.12(6) and (6A) of the Local Government Act 1995 that it has made a new local law titled “Cat Local Law 2026.” This local law was formally made at an Ordinary Council Meeting held on 4 June 2026 and was gazetted on Monday 22 June 2026 (Government Gazette No. 70). The Cat Local Law 2026 is available for inspection at: • the Shire’s Admin Centre, 15 Fiennes Street Toodyay; and • online at: https://www.toodyay.wa.gov.au/documents/25/cat-local-law-2026 Copies may be obtained by contacting the Shire on (08) 9574 9300.
Main Roads WA will close Dumbarton Bridge on 18–19 June 2026 for bridge inspections. The bridge will remain open for school buses on both days. Detours are via Irishtown Road, Goomaling–Toodyay Road and Nairn Drive. All queries are to be directed to Main Roads WA 0429 845 301.
DFES is currently managing a Hazmat incident involving an oil spill between Oddfellow Street and Racecourse Road, Toodyay, with the Shire assisting response efforts and temporary traffic restrictions in place.
An update to the Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Scheme No.5 Amendment No.1
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) has been convened by the ARIC Chairperson
The Shire of Toodyay is seeking community feedback on the Draft Local Heritage Survey and Draft Heritage List.
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council has been convened by the Shire President.
The Shire of Toodyay gives public notice of the dates, times, and venues for Council and meetings scheduled for the 2026 calendar year.
The Shire of Toodyay proposes to make the Repeal Local Law 2025. The purpose of which is to repeal the Extractive Industries Local Law relating to extractive industries. The effect of which will repeal the Extractive Industries Local Law as published in the Government Gazette on 1 November 1999, page 1368-9 is repealed.
The Shire of Toodyay is seeking public comment on the updated Amendment 1 to Local Planning Scheme No.5. Readvertisement was expected and discussed in the September 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting. The amendment still aims to reclassify a portion of Lot 9508 (Burt Parkway, Nunile) from Public Open Space to Residential, while also formalising Jarratt Pass as a road reserve and reclassifying the adjacent Drain Reserve to Public Open Space.
The Shire of Toodyay gives formal notice of its intention to enter into a lease agreement with Arts Toodyay Inc. for the Community Junction Shed.
Council has resolved that camping is no longer permitted at Cobbler Pool Reserve, effective immediately.
Welcome our new Executive Manager Economic Development & Community Services, Meredith Taylor
Arc Infrastructure will be conducting essential rail infrastructure maintenance work within the Shire along the rail Network. The works require a rail-bound, rail grinder to operate on sections of the Network to improve the condition of the track.