Strengthening local government

The department is involved in a range of initiatives and activities that help strengthen WA's 137 local councils.

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Local government reforms

These are the most significant reforms to the Local Government Act 1995 in 25 years and aim to ensure local governments better serve residents and ratepayers.

Place Innovation Awards

The Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards are designed to recognise and promote innovative place-related projects, policies and activities involving local governments in Western Australia.

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A guide to the Amendments to the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations) 1996

The Amendments to the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations) 1996 (the Regulations) came into place on 20 May 2023, reducing red tape for many regional local governments.

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Notices issued to local governments

The department may issue a notice to a local government when it has concerns about the running of the council or administration and requires further information to resolve the matter.

Stop Puppy Farming

Dogs are important to many families and promoting responsible dog ownership and the health and welfare of dogs is a priority for the WA Government.

Public consultations

The department develops and amends relevant acts and regulations and undertakes public consultations to ensure that the public has the opportunity to participate in developing legislation.

There are no active public consultations.

Integrated planning and reporting

Integrated planning and reporting give local governments a framework for establishing local priorities and to link this information to operational functions.

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Integrated planning and reporting

Integrated planning and reporting give local governments a framework for establishing local priorities and to link this information to their operations.

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Strategic Community Plan

A strategic plan helps outline a community's long-term vision, values, aspirations and priorities.

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Corporate Business Plan

A business plan is an internal tool that translates council priorities into operations with the available resources.

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Informing Strategies

Informing strategies can help local government determine how capable it is to deliver the services and assets required by the community.

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ICT Strategic Framework

Information is a strategic resource that underpins the key functions and decision making of a local government.

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Long term financial planning tools

The department and Western Australian Treasury Corporation have partnered to release long-term financial planning tools for local governments.

Page reviewed 15 August 2024

Strengthening local government

Local government reforms

Place Innovation Awards

A guide to the Amendments to the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations) 1996

Notices issued to local governments

Stop Puppy Farming

Public consultations

Integrated planning and reporting

Integrated planning and reporting

Strategic Community Plan

Corporate Business Plan

Informing Strategies

ICT Strategic Framework

Long term financial planning tools

Acknowledgement of Country

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