Inner Perth
City of Vincent
City of Vincent decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 10 recent meetings, including 10 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 9 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Budget, rates and governance, North Perth, Charles Street, North Perth.
- Meetings
- 10
- Substantive
- 10
- Articles
- 9
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Vincent receives 80-signature petition against 40.9% vacant property rates rise
City of Vincent councillors received an 80-signature petition calling for a proposed 40.9% lift in vacant residential property rates for 2026/27 to be withdrawn or cut.
Potential changes to vacant property rates and related concessions.
Ongoing work on safer street speeds and traffic calming.
New consultation policy may change how residents are engaged on projects.
Governance oversight will be strengthened through the new audit committee.
Articles
Vincent receives 80-signature petition against 40.9% vacant property rates rise
City of Vincent councillors received an 80-signature petition calling for a proposed 40.9% lift in vacant residential property rates for 2026/27 to be withdrawn or cut.
City of Vincent refuses Lord Street short-stay conversion
Councillors refused unhosted short-term rental accommodation at No. 5/288 Lord Street, Perth, citing the site’s residential character and amenity impacts.
City of Vincent backs part of 188 Vincent Street church plan after tree debate
Councillors approved part of the North Perth proposal at their 19 May meeting, with parking, construction and mature-tree issues still under discussion.
City of Vincent backs $20,000 Revelation film festival grant
City of Vincent approved its 2026/27 event sponsorship program at Tuesday’s briefing, including $20,000 for Revelation Perth International Film Festival Inc.
City of Vincent considers Brentham Street safety petition response
Brentham Street was one of several traffic and transport matters before councillors at Vincent’s February meeting, alongside a separate petition on safety concerns at Vine Street and Hammill Lane.
Vincent backs 52-home Charles Street project, with conditions for state planners
The City of Vincent will tell the WA Planning Commission it supports a 52-dwelling proposal in North Perth, but only if a list of planning issues is addressed before any approval or through conditions.
Decisions
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy adopted
Council adopted the amended Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy.
Sets how residents and community groups are consulted on City projects and decisions.
Refusal of unhosted short-term rental at Lord Street, Perth
Council refused the change of use from multiple dwelling to unhosted short-term rental accommodation at No. 5/288 (Lot 5; STR: 67450) Lord Street, Perth, citing amenity and residential character impacts. The Mayor left the meeting for this item and returned after the discussion.
Affects nearby residents through guest turnover, arrivals and departures, and use of shared access and communal areas in a mixed residential setting.
Stakeholder Engagement Policy amended and adopted
Council adopted the amended Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy.
Influences how the City consults and communicates with residents and stakeholders on future projects and policy changes.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Three grouped dwellings proposal at Green Street, Mount Hawthorn
Budget, rates and governance
Petition on vacant residential property rates received
Funding and grants
Council Members Continuing Professional Development Policy adopted
Projects and capital works
Christmas lights installation tender accepted
Planning, development and housing
Place of worship application at 188 Vincent Street approved in part
Waste, water and environment
Climate change advocacy submission endorsed
Topics
Vacant residential property rates and concessions
The meeting included debate and a decision related to vacant residential property rates, including a provision for financial hardship assistance and concessions for some non-minimum rated vacant residential properties.
Could affect costs for owners of vacant dwellings and the overall rates burden.
Local traffic management and lower speed environments
Member questions and responses focused on 30km/h versus 40km/h neighbourhood speed settings, road safety evidence, and ongoing advocacy with Main Roads WA and the Road Safety Commission.
Relevant to road safety, traffic calming and street conditions in residential areas.
Safe trading site report delayed
Questions highlighted that a council-requested report on a safe trading site was delivered more than five months after the original deadline.
Impacts future local trading arrangements, signage and potential enforcement or amenity outcomes.
Street tree pruning and Western Power clearance works
Questions addressed repeated pruning of street trees on Alfonso Street by Western Power and the City’s contractors, and whether costs are effectively being duplicated.
May affect street tree health, maintenance schedules and ratepayer costs.
Street tree planting statistics and native planting target
A question was raised about progress towards the City’s target that 75% of new planting on City-owned or managed land be native species.
Affects urban canopy, biodiversity and neighbourhood streetscapes.
Formal planning amendment and significant trees policy work
Council progressed Amendment No. 15 to Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and public consultation for a draft Local Planning Policy: Regulated & Significant Trees.
Could influence tree protection rules and planning controls across affected properties.
Budget and financial management
Council received the investment report, financial statements and accounts paid for April 2026, with total payments of $9,533,256.94. The briefing also included budget-related approvals and concessions.
Shows how council funds are being managed and where ratepayer money is being spent.
Loftus Recreation Centre performance review
Council noted the review of operational and financial performance for Belgravia Health and Leisure Group Ltd Pty in respect of Loftus Recreation Centre.
Relevant to users of the leisure centre and residents watching service performance and contract outcomes.
Places
North Perth
Location of the place-of-worship development and nearby resident parking concerns.
Charles Street, North Perth
State-significant application for 52 multiple dwellings at 407A-D and 409 Charles Street.
West Perth
Suburb affected by the approved grouped dwellings amendment.
Newcastle Street, Leederville
Approved change of use from warehouse to tavern at 1/652 Newcastle Street.
Harold Street, Mount Lawley
Short-term rental accommodation proposal at 128A Harold Street was the subject of public statements.
Vincent Street
Named in discussion about lower speed environments, transport advocacy and bus corridor planning.
Alfonso Street
Referenced in questions about street tree pruning by Western Power and City contractors.
Camelia Street
Referenced in the parking management plan for the Vincent Street development.
Projects
Western Australian Planning Commission
Recipient of the proposed scheme amendment for recommendation.
WALGA
Consultation body for electoral reform and climate change advocacy submissions.
Belgravia Health and Leisure Group Ltd Pty
Operator reviewed in relation to Loftus Recreation Centre performance.
Celsius development
Central to resident parking permit questions.
The Factory Australia Pty Ltd
Successful tenderer for Christmas lights installations.
Revelation Perth International Film Festival Inc.
Recipient of approved 2026/27 event sponsorship.
Administration
Withdrew one policy item and provided responses on planning and petition matters.
WAPC
Western Australian Planning Commission, involved in scheme amendment progression.
Next steps
Meetings