Do you live in a home with a swimming pool? Read this!

If you own a swimming pool, including a portable pool with a depth of more than 300mm, you are required to have a Pool Safety Certificate from a licensed certifier. For more information, including how to book Council's pool safety inspector, visit our Swimming Pool Compliance page.

Pay your rates on time to get a discount

Cook Shire's half yearly rates have been sent, and are due for payment by September 20, 2018. Rates paid in full by the due date are eligible for a 10 per cent discount on general rates. Drop in to Council's office at 10 Furneaux Street, email the Rates officer, or give us a call if you have not received your rates notice or would like to discuss payment options. For more information on rates, please visit our Rates, Fees and Charges page.

Artists wanted for waterfront opening

Council is seeking interested performers and entertainers to be part of the Cooktown waterfront official opening. The event will be held at the Webber Esplanade waterfront precinct on Saturday, November 17 from 3pm to 9pm. Council is seeking artists and entertainers for both children's entertainment, roaming and street performers (such as face painting, street performers and arts and craft activities) and on stage performances (such as sporting demonstrations, vocal artists, musicians and comedians). Interested artists must email Council's Events Officer by October 2. Visit our Events and Celebrations page for more information, including what must be included with artist responses.