MEDIA RELEASE | COUNCIL TO ADDRESS THE THREE Rs' AT COMMUNITY UPDATE EVENTS

Cook Shire Council is inviting all residents and stakeholders to attend either of two community update events taking place at the Cooktown Shire Hall on Tuesday 10 and 17 September 2024 at 4:30 pm. Read more. 

PUBLIC NOTICE | SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

The community is being advised that a Special Council Meeting with be held at 1 pm on Monday 2 September 2024, at Council Chambers, Cooktown. Read more. 

WEBSITE NOTICE | MAKING OF LOCAL LAWS

On 27 August 2024 Cook Shire Council adopted amendments to Subordinate Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2016, Subordinate Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads) 2016 and Subordinate Local Law No. 5 (Parking) 2016. More information on these amendments can be found here.

FREE COMMUNITY ART CLASSES 

Connect with nature and learn how to capture it’s beauty by practising and improving your art skills with artists, Ross and Lainie Franzi. Find out more. 

THE SPIRITS OF COOKTOWN | BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Cooktown with the "Spirits of Cooktown" performance. This unique and captivating show takes audiences on a journey through time, celebrating the stories, traditions, and spirit of our region. As you watch, you'll be transported to the early days of Cooktown, witnessing the moments that shaped this remarkable community and meeting the characters who brought it to life. Find out more.

2024-25 BUDGET SUMMARY NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Cook Shire Council's 2024-25 Budget was handed down at a Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday 16 July 2024. Comprehensive budget information is available in the Council agenda and minutes for this meeting with a summary of these documents also now available to read online. Find out more. 

COMMUNITY BBQ AND INFORMATION SESSION

Join us at free BBQ events being held in Rossville and Ayton to find out how we can help you clean up your yards after TC Jasper. Find out more.  

LET'S GET PHYSICAL | 80s DANCE PARTY

Tease your hair. Pull on your leg warmers and get ready to bust a few moves with 80s aerobics queen, Tammy Tooth. Find out more. 

PUBLIC NOTICE | WORKS TO COMMENCE ON CAMERON CREEK ROAD

We are pleased to inform the community that the upgrade works to Cameron Creek Road will commence ahead of schedule with stage one of the works now scheduled to commence from Monday 12 August 2024. Read more. 

TC JASPER RECOVERY PLAN

Successful recovery and resilience building depend on clear and robust governance arrangements. This Recovery Plan is designed to enable a collaborative, coordinated, and locally led approach. 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DID YOU KNOW....

That Impact Assessable Development Applications are now also available to to the public to review on our website? That's right. Click here to review the Development Applications currently on public notification. 

CURRENT COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

Have your say on Council projects, plans, and strategies here.