Publications
Council has a range of publications available to assist community members and the public keep informed of matters related to Council and the region.
This area of the website is still under construction. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Corporate Services Support Officer, Sharyn Russell on 08 91684101.
Strategic Plan
Council Strategic Plan is deliberately kept simple to aid understanding. The Strategic Plan describes the Vision Council has for the East Kimberley region, and documents outcomes Council seeks under five key result or investment areas.
Strategic Plan 2008 - 2013
Plan for the Future
It is a legislative requirement that all Western Australian Local governments produce a Plan for the Future that describes major activities over at least the two years ahead. Council’s Plan for the Future is reviewed in the first quarter of each year and is released for public comment at that time. The Plan for the Future documents the major initiatives the Councils believes are essential for the East Kimberley region to develop as a sustainable and vibrant one. It is structured into sections which describes projects both short and long term, and into those which Councils either leads or plays a support role in. A brief summary of the strategic relevance of each major initiative is provided, and some comments on what Council is already doing to enhance each initiative.
Plan for the Future 2008-2013
Community Safety Plan
The Shire’s mission is to develop the Shire in a manner that will achieve the best possible social, cultural and economic outcomes for all. This plan directly relates to this mission and is a result of working in partnership with State Government and the local community to make the Shire a safe place to live, work and play.
Community Safety Plan 2008 - 2012
Annual Budget
Council's Annual Budget is developed each year through a series of budget workshops. The budget describes sources of revenue and areas of investment the Council intendeds to make over the financial year.
Council adopted the 2011-2012 Budget including Fees and Charges on 19th July 2011. Whilst the documentation is being prepared for publication, please contact our office should you have any queries.
Annual Reports
Council’s Annual Reports comment and record the major services provided across a financial year, and the financial position of the Council at years end.
Council Policies
Council is currently in the process of reviewing all of its policies. Over the next few months, reviewed polices will be added to this page once approved by Council. In the interim, should you wish to view any of our current policies please contact our office.
Council Policies
Town Planning Schemes
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley currently operates under two Town Planning Schemes.
Town Planning Scheme NO 6 Wyndham Townsite
Town Planning Scheme NO 7 Kununurra and Environs
The Town Planning Schemes are a statutory framework that sets out the long-term planning directions and objectives that guide future development. The Town Planning Schemes (TPS) text includes zones and policies, use classes, non-conforming uses, general development requirements, overall planning areas, amenity control, car parking standards and provisions, control of advertising, places of heritage, planning approvals and administration.
A copy of Town Planning Scheme NO 6 and Town Planning Scheme NO 7 (text and maps) is available to be downloaded from the Western Australian Planning Commission website.
Local Planning Strategy
The Local Planning Strategy (LPS) is the principal guiding framework for the direction for the development of the Shire. The LPS contains information and recommendations that are factual and comprehensive and have the capacity to influence decisions of funding and public policy. The LPS sets out the Shires strategies and actions over transport, community development, economic development and governance.
A copy of the Local Planning Strategy can be viewed here.
Lake Kununurra Vegetation Management Plan
In 2008 the Lake Kununurra Vegetation Management Plan was finalised for Lily Creek Lagoon and a portion of Lake Kununurra. This plan focuses on cumbungi and other aquatic weeds and their control, riparian weeds, management of areas of foreshore and recommended management actions.
Appendices and Figures to the Plan are available for separate download: