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10 - 16 June 2017

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Buster – It’s All About Play!Buster The Fun Bus is a great community asset in Fremantle. Despite the loss of state government funding, council has endorsed to continue supporting the popular free parenting program.

Buster will be available from the start of term 3 at: Fremantle PCYC in Hilton (Tuesday), Fremantle Arts Centre (Wednesday) and North Fremantle Community Centre (Thursday), every school week between 9.30-11.30 am.

Buster has expanded its program, redesigned on the It’s All About Play model, to better cater for parents’ needs while integrating with existing City services such as the Fremantle Toy Library and the Learning For Life program. It’s All About Play offers a fun environment where kids can play games and activities with their grownups.

Buster celebration party

To celebrate 30 years of community service and introduce young families to the new Buster, we invite you to the Buster celebration party at Fremantle PCYC, Hilton on Tuesday 27 June 9.30-11.30 am. Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/buster

From the council chambersInterested in the latest decisions made by Fremantle Council but don’t have time to trawl through agendas and minutes? Why not have a look at Mayor Brad Pettitt’s monthly ‘From the council chambers’ video which summarises key council decisions and the reasons behind them.

The latest summary includes: Kings Square renewal project - public realm concept, Buster the Fun Bus service, Fremantle Park redevelopment and the University of Notre Dame Australia West End activation plan. Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/councilvlog

Samson Recreation Centre - what’s onThe summer months may be over but there’s still plenty of fun ways to stay active at the Samson Recreation Centre. Sports include ladies netball (Monday and Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings (crèche available)), hatha yoga (Monday 10.00-11.30 am) and seniors badminton (Monday and Wednesday 12.30-2.30 pm).

Tennis courts are also available for hire (call 08 9432 9549. Phone payment on day is also required). Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/src

New winter programsThe new winter programs for the come and try program for over 55s and the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre are now out. Learn a new skill, find out something new, get fit or just join in the fun!:

• Come and try program: visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/comeandtry• Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre makuru program:

visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/wacc

Library upgrade and closureThere will be limited services at Fremantle City Library between Friday 16 and Wednesday 21 June while system improvements take place.

The library will also be closed on Saturday 17 June for necessary network upgrades. Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/librarynews for more details.

Upcoming meetingsStrategy and project development committee Monday 12 June, 6.00 pm in the council chamber.

Finance, policy, operations and legislation (F-POL) committee Wednesday 14 June, 6.00 pm in the council chamber.

Agenda available from fremantle.wa.gov.au/agendas. To access the council meetings after hours take the white spiral stairs near the Jean Hobson playground. Contact 08 9432 9999 to organise alternative access to the meeting (before close of business on the day of the meeting).

Fremantle Hospital updateListen to Fiona Stanley Hospital Executive Director, Paul Forden give an update on the new structure and service delivery of the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group. Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/fhupdate

Sale at the leisure centreGrab a bargain at the Fremantle Leisure Centre end of financial year shop sale with up to 50% off all clothing, swimwear and some accessories. Hurry, sale ends Sunday 25 June 2017. Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc

Public noticesSupporting documents for the below are available at mysay.fremantle.wa.gov.au or from the customer service centre:

Amendments to Knutsford Street East structure plan available for inspection

Submissions must be lodged in writing by Friday 7 July 2017.

Local planning policy

We’ve resolved to adopt the City of Fremantle Local Planning Policy 3.16 – Burt Street Local Planning Policy by resolution at the Wednesday 24 May 2017 ordinary council meeting.

Philip St John, Chief Executive Officer

North Fremantle foreshore bushfire info sessionYou’re invited to a community information session on the bushfire risk assessment and management plan for Rocky Bay Reserve and Cypress Hill on Thursday 15 June at the North Fremantle Community Hall (6 Thompson Road, North Fremantle).

Registration and light supper opens 5.30 pm followed by the info session from 6.00 to 8.00 pm. This plan forms part of a partnership project between the City of Fremantle and Department of Parks and Wildlife, Riverbank Program. RSVP by Wednesday 14 June. Visit fremantle.wa.gov/nfinfosession