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Temporary Road Closure Notice – Hope Street, Cooktown
A temporary road closure application has been approved in relation to subdivision infrastructure works associated with a private development project. As a courtesy to residents and road users, the following traffic impacts are being advised in advance. Temporary road...
Public Notice: Cooktown Swimming Pool reopening Tuesday 19 May 2026
The Cooktown Pool will reopen to the public tomorrow, Tuesday 19 May 2026, following the recent temporary closure. Thank you to our community for your patience and understanding while required works were completed to ensure the facility is ready for safe community...
Impound 1161
Tabby cat. Picked up on Back St, Lakeland on Monday 18 May 2026 If this cat belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange it's release. Proof of ownership is required for collection.
Lakeland Residents Advised to Boil Drinking Water Until Further Notice
Lakeland residents are advised to boil tap water used for drinking and food preparation until further notice due to equipment failure at the Lakeland water treatment system. As a result, the current water supply is untreated bore water. Council’s Water and Wastewater...
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Upcoming Events
18 May @ 8:30 am - 24 May @ 3:00 pmBotanic Gardens Week 2026
19 May @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmPot-Up a Plant
20 May @ 9:00 am - 10:30 amGuided Garden Tour with the Curator
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Animals & Pets
Pets and domestic animals can be much-loved members of your household but can also…
Environment and Health
Environmental Health encompasses all aspects of the built and natural environment that can impact human health…
Council Facilities
From workshops and classes, to private weddings and corporate functions.
Cemeteries
For funeral planning information, please contact us. You can view a map of the Cooktown Cemetery here.
Disaster Management
Queensland’s disaster management features groups at the State, District and Local level.
Waste Management
Kerbside Refuse Calendar, Recycling tips, Waster Transfer Stations and more.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity is a targeted effort to prevent, control and recover from the impacts of invasive plants and animals.
Libraries
Cook Shire Council have libraries in Cooktown, Bloomfield, Lakeland, and Coen.
Local Laws
Local Laws govern most of Council’s roles and responsibilities including parking, animal control, overgrown allotments and illegal camping.
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Cook Shire is the largest land area shire in Queensland. From the Bloomfield River in the south to just north of the Jardine River, it covers more than 100,000km2 and occupies 80 per cent of Cape York Peninsula.
Cook Shire is a vibrant area, from the main township of Cooktown to smaller outlying communities rich in indigenous history, agriculture, tourism and arts.