Inner Perth
City of Vincent
City of Vincent decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 17 recent meetings, including 17 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 19 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Funding and grants, North Perth, Leederville.
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- Articles
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- Watch items
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Latest
Mount Hawthorn parking future unresolved as City seeks buyers for Lot 3
The City of Vincent has amended its Lot 3 EOI to retain public parking, but has not specified how many bays must remain at the Coogee Street car park.
A report will be prepared on proposed traffic and pedestrian-safety changes at the western end of Wilberforce Street.
The future of public parking at Lot 3, Scarborough Beach Road, remains subject to further consideration and any future development proposal.
A shared public EV-charging trial is being investigated for 2027, with pricing and access rules yet to be determined.
Further information on toilets and changerooms at Beatty Park Reserve is expected at the 20 October 2026 Council meeting.
Articles
Mount Hawthorn parking future unresolved as City seeks buyers for Lot 3
The City of Vincent has amended its Lot 3 EOI to retain public parking, but has not specified how many bays must remain at the Coogee Street car park.
27 public parking bays at Mount Hawthorn site remain uncertain after EOI debate
City of Vincent councillors amended the proposed Expressions of Interest process for Lot 3, Scarborough Beach Road, but did not settle how many public bays would remain in any future development.
EasyPark ANZ wins contract to maintain City of Vincent parking machines
The supplier was awarded the tender as the EasyPark app accounted for 76 per cent of parking transactions in 2025/26.
Mount Hawthorn parking bays could be protected in No. 179 redevelopment
A proposed condition would require future development at No. 179 Scarborough Beach Road to retain public parking, including two ACROD bays.
Mount Lawley EV bays approved at $2,685 annual fee each
Four bays at Chelmsford Road Car Park will be licensed for EV charging, while Vincent investigates operators and a council-owned charging network.
North Perth Cricket Club eligible for up to $250,000 in turf subsidies
The club’s turf-wicket subsidy at Charles Veryard Reserve will be capped at $50,000 a season and included in City of Vincent budgets for up to five years.
Vincent raises Chelmsford Road EV bay fee to $2,685 a year
Four bays at the Mount Lawley car park will be licensed at $2,685 each annually, with the fee increasing 3 per cent every year.
Vincent residents to weigh in on councillor allowances and expenses
Residents will be invited to comment on proposed rules for councillor allowances, fees, expense reimbursements and ICT equipment.
Vincent carries forward nearly $94,000 for water and energy upgrades
Vincent has carried $93,953 into FY2026/27 after a proposed Beatty Park project did not proceed, following about $55,000 in LED upgrades at its library and two underground car parks.
Vincent processes $12.37m in June payments, carries $93,953 into energy projects
Vincent processed $12,368,522.02 in June payments and carried $93,953 into 2026-27 after a proposed Beatty Park energy project did not proceed.
Vincent seeks stronger landscaping rules and tree protection in State review
The City of Vincent will ask the State Government and Planning Minister for stronger landscaping standards and greater protection for trees on private land as the Residential Design Codes review proceeds.
Vincent backs fossil-fuel levies and national fund for local climate costs
A 7-0 vote backs a WALGA submission seeking a federal inquiry, fossil-fuel levies and a national fund for councils facing climate-related costs.
Decisions
Wilberforce Street petition received
Council received a petition signed by 25 Mount Hawthorn residents seeking closure of the western end of Wilberforce Street and conversion to a cul-de-sac. A report is to be prepared.
Residents raised concerns about traffic speeds, pedestrian safety, parking conflicts, visibility at Oxford Street and the street’s residential character.
Leave of absence approved
Council unanimously approved Cr Woolf’s leave of absence from 9 to 15 October 2026.
No direct service change was identified.
Expressions of interest for Lot 3, Scarborough Beach Road
Council considered proposed Expressions of Interest No. 179 for Lot 3, Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn. The process does not commit Council to selling, leasing or redeveloping the land, and submissions are to return to Council for consideration. The recommendation was amended to address continued public parking in any future development; the extracted record does not clearly state the final substantive resolution.
Any future outcome could affect public parking supply, development of the site and access to nearby businesses and services.
Expanded public EV charging infrastructure
Council approved arrangements for additional EV charging bays, including a licence fee of $2,685 per bay per year for the further term at the Chelmsford Road Car Park, increasing by 3% annually. Council also approved an expression-of-interest process for EV charging operators, with the outcomes to return to Council for consideration.
Residents will have access to more public EV charging, while Council will retain decision-making authority over preferred operators and licence arrangements.
Council member allowances policy sent to consultation
Council approved proposed amendments to the Council Member Allowances, Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses Policy for community consultation.
Residents will have an opportunity to comment on proposed rules governing council member allowances, fees and expense reimbursements.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Wilberforce Street petition received
Funding and grants
Enhanced Environment Strategy annual review received
Budget, rates and governance
Five-year North Perth Cricket Club turf subsidy
Projects and capital works
Parking ticket machine tender
Waste, water and environment
Council backs climate-adaptation funding advocacy
Community services and facilities
Accept tender for flood lighting upgrades
Topics
Public parking and possible redevelopment at Coogee Street car park
Discussion focused on uncertainty about the number of public parking bays that might remain, who could set parking fees and how parking demand is used. Councillors also questioned the quality of available usage data.
The site’s future could change parking availability and the character of the surrounding shopping area.
Public EV charging trial
Preliminary investigations are under way for shared public EV chargers on streetlights and power poles, particularly in higher-density and heritage areas where residents may lack off-street parking. Pricing, parking controls, time limits and equitable access are still being developed before a proposed 2027 trial.
Residents without private driveways may gain access to public charging, but locations, costs and use conditions are not yet settled.
Beatty Park Reserve toilets and changerooms
A question raised the apparent inconsistency between the 2017 decision to demolish the Albert Spencer Pavilion and later acknowledgement of a gap in public toilet and changeroom facilities. Administration’s response is due at the 20 October 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.
Future decisions may affect facilities for people using Beatty Park Reserve and local sporting areas.
Council member ICT allowances
Questions challenged how ICT allowances are justified, whether unused amounts are repaid and why equipment is transferred to departing council members. The comments may be considered before the allowance policy is adopted following consultation.
The issue concerns accountability for public funds and the treatment of council-owned technology.
Parking ticket machine procurement
The agenda included RFT IE571/2026 for the supply and maintenance of parking ticket machines, but the extracted material does not state the resolution or supplier outcome.
The procurement may affect paid-parking operations and maintenance, but no confirmed change is available from the extract.
Potential purchase of No. 177 Scarborough Beach Road
Council was advised that purchasing the adjoining site could be contemplated, but it is not included in the adopted Budget or Long-Term Financial Plan. Funding could require borrowing, higher future rates, reprioritised capital works, use of reserves or reintroduced paid parking, subject to detailed analysis and a separate Absolute Majority decision.
A purchase could create future pressure on rates, parking charges, reserves or planned projects.
Asset-management funding gaps
Parks and Buildings asset-management plans will identify service and funding gaps. The plans are expected before the 2027/28 Budget, alongside consolidated funding requirements across asset classes.
The process may identify future capital works and funding needs affecting Council spending priorities.
Enhanced Environment Strategy review
Council was asked to receive the 2025/26 Annual Review of the Enhanced Environment Strategy. Additional information was sought about the completion timeframe for the Thriving Perth Portal mapping.
The review tracks environmental actions and the timing of public mapping information.
Places
North Perth
Home of the cricket club receiving the proposed subsidy.
Leederville
Proposed major land transaction listed in the agenda
Charles Street, North Perth
State-significant application for 52 multiple dwellings at 407A-D and 409 Charles Street.
Vincent Street
Potential public transport initiatives discussed in relation to the Perth Parking Levy
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.
Alfonso Street
Referenced in questions about street tree pruning by Western Power and City contractors.
Projects
Western Australian Planning Commission
Referenced in the planning decision and advocacy matter.
WALGA
Organisation to receive the endorsed climate-related motion for its 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Incredible People Pty Ltd
Employer of the appointed CEO performance review consultant.
Enhanced Environment Strategy
The 2025/26 annual review was received by Council.
Diamond Hire Pty Ltd
Proposed tenant for the Mount Claremont depot lease.
Tennis West
Named in the agenda item concerning the Robertson Park Tennis Centre lease.
EasyPark ANZ Pty Ltd
Accepted tenderer for parking ticket machine supply and maintenance.
North Perth Cricket Club Inc
Party to the proposed five-year turf-wicket subsidy agreement.