Recently Closed Consultations

The State Government has put in place restrictions to stop shark fishing from the Busselton Jetty and all nearshore waters (within 800m from shore) along the Busselton foreshore (between the Vasse Diversion Drain and the Georgette Street boat ramp) will come into effect from 1 October.

Recreational line fishing from the Busselton Jetty, without the use of wire trace, is not impacted and people will still be able fish for popular angling species like herring and squid.

Through a community consultation survey that ran in March 2024, over 1,700 responses were received, 65% supported the prohibition in this location, 25% were against, with 10% indifferent. The feedback was provided to the Minister for Fisheries who then approved the wire trace restrictions to the area.

Fisheries are responsible for enforcement of compliance, however the City will implement signage in appropriate locations on the foreshore which will include QR codes for community to report any identified concerns. Ranger staff will also provide community with information sheets which they will actively distribute to recreational users of this. Further information on shark recreational fishing can be found here.

yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/shark-fishing-off-busselton-jetty

The Tails of the City project is an initiative by the City of Busselton aimed at improving dog and cat management practices through broad community participation.

In response to the evolving challenges related to dog ownership, including dog behaviour, public safety, and animal welfare, the project seeks to review and enhance existing management controls. This initiative provides an opportunity for both pet owners and non-pet owners to participate in shaping the policies and practices that impact your community. By participating in the public consultation, your feedback will contribute to a city prepared draft Animal Management Plan, which will be made available for further public consultation. This underscores the City of Busselton's commitment to public safety, responsible dog ownership, and the wellbeing of all residents, visitors, and animals.

Consultation concluded 11 August 2024. Feedback from the community will now be reviewed and a draft Animal Management Plan developed.

Based on feedback from the community and stakeholders in the disability advocacy and support sector, Lou Weston play space at the corner of Dorset and King Street, West Busselton has been upgraded with inclusivity in mind. The play space is now fully fenced and features sensory play equipment for children with sensory needs. It provides a fresh, comfortable and safe environment for play.

Several other playgrounds recieved some love this month with new or improved equipment, infrastructure or new shade structures ready for next summer. The other play spaces with new shade structures include: Newport Geographe, Vasse Dawson Central Area and Vasse Kaloorup Oval, and upgraded play spaces include: Jarrahwood nature play and meeting space, Heron Place and Vasse Kaloorup Oval.

The City’s consultation on its procurement systems and processes closed in late May with a total of 9 submissions received. The survey of suppliers identified no major concerns with the City’s current procurement practices. City officers will continue to develop procurement systems and processes to increase opportunities for local suppliers and deliver value for money for the City of Busselton.

At an Ordinary Council Meeting in May 2024, Busselton Council voted to endorse the adoption of the 2024-2025 Bushfire Risk Reduction Notice, subject to amending point 5 of the Managed Fuel Area definition within the Notice.

Further details on the adoption of the notice will be outlined in the Council minutes, which when published can be found here.

City officers will now develop and roll out a range of engagement and education activities to articulate the requirements of the adopted Notice, to ensure community understanding and compliance.

The City of Busselton is currently reviewing external use of its procurement processes to ensure these processes remain user friendly. Submissions from local suppliers has been requested to provide feedback on their experience with the City's procurement process.

Busselton jetty | S43 prohibition on fishing (wire trace) order

I can advise that the above report was considered by the Council at its meeting on 17 April 2024 (C2404/93).

COUNCIL DECISION

Following thorough consideration and community consultation the Council has endorsed the report. As a result, the City will provide advice to the Minister for Fisheries regarding the positioning of boundaries for the proposed inclusion of the Busselton Jetty and its surroundings within the s43 Prohibition on Fishing (Wire Trace) Order.

A copy of the Council Agenda and Minutes will be available within the next 2 weeks on the City’s website at the following link:

Minutes and Agendas » City of Busselton

The City of Busselton is currently reviewing the Local Heritage Survey (formerly Municipal Heritage Inventory) and has engaged an external heritage consultant. Thank you for those that submitted a property or tree application. These submissions will be reviewed against criteria by the external heritage consultant, alongside all current properties on the survey. Based on assessment some properties may increase or decrease in 'significance' at the end of the review.

Further updates will be provided once the review is complete.

Busselton jetty | S43 prohibition on fishing (wire trace) order

Council Meeting

The City would like to advise that the above report will be considered by Council at its meeting scheduled for 5.30pm 17 April 2024. The Council meeting agenda including a copy of the officer's report is available for viewing on the City’s website Minutes and Agendas » City of Busselton(External link).

Public Agenda Presentations

Council meetings are preceded by an Agenda Presentation Session held one week before the Council meeting, on the 10 April 2024, from 5.30pm. at which time Councillors can seek clarification from City officers on any items on the Agenda for the following week's Council Meeting. Should you wish to do so, you can make a presentation to Council during the Public Agenda Presentation by contacting the Governance Administration Officer, Joanne Barrett-Lennard on (08) 9781 0338 or Jo.BarrettLennard@busselton.wa.gov.au(External link). The presentation is limited to a period of five minutes unless the Presiding Member grants an extension of time.

Alternatively, a person who demonstrates that they are a party with an interest in any item listed on the agenda may seek to present to Council next week at the Council meeting during the time in the meeting that is allocated for that purpose. Presentations will be limited to a period of 5 minutes unless the person is granted an extension by the presiding member. Councillors, through the presiding member, may question a person addressing the Council, but no debate or general discussion will be permitted.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact the City on (08) 9781 0444 or Enquiries - City of Busselton city@busselton.wa.gov.au(External link).

The first round of consultation for the Dunsborough Town Centre Design Guidelines has concluded, thank you to everyone who provided comments. The results will be analysed and a character audit prepared, before round 2 of consultation will take place in the form of workshops in the coming months. Further updates will be provided in due course and information can be found on the project page.