Cook Shire Electoral Division Survey

Council is investigating the option of reintroducing a second electoral division in the northern region of Cook Shire, and would like the community’s input. Detailed information and a short community survey can be found here. The survey can be printed and filled in by hand and posted or handed in person to Council, or filled in electronically and sent by email.

CWA Pop Up

Come and say hello to our Council staff at the Cooktown CWA Hall at 109 Charlotte Street and check out the information on display from Monday, February 25 to Friday, March 1. Officers will be at the Hall from 9.30am to 4pm daily, with information on topics including single use plastic reduction, event planning, the Council Electoral Division Survey, the new Cooktown waste facility concept plan, animal management and local laws.

Support available for flood affected residents

The Australian Government has announced financial assistance for those affected by flooding in Burdekin, Cook, Douglas, Townsville and Wujal Wujal shires. For more information or to claim visit the Department of Human Services website or phone 180 22 66. Personal hardship assistance is also available for certain areas of Cook Shire. For more information phone 1800 173 349 or visit the Queensland Government's website.

If it's flooded, forget it

With widespread flooding on both major and minor roads across Cape York and farther afield, locals are reminded to check road conditions before travelling. The latest road conditions are available on Council's Disaster Dashboard, and regular updates are also posted on Council's Facebook page. Remember road conditions are constantly changing due to the intermittent rainfall, so please check before you travel and avoid travel unless it is essential.