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City of Wanneroo
City of Wanneroo decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 25 recent meetings, including 25 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 30 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Waste, water and environment, Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct, Wanneroo.
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- Articles
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Wanneroo risk policy puts procurement decisions under a clearer framework
An updated Enterprise Risk Management Policy covering City activities, services and decisions has been recommended for adoption, but is not yet in force.
The updated risk policy and risk appetite documents may change how the City assesses and manages risks, subject to consideration by the relevant committee and Council.
The City’s 2025 compliance return will proceed to Council for adoption, with two compliance responses identified for review.
The committee will receive internal-audit progress reports every six months and continue oversight of extreme-, high- and moderate-risk audit items.
No specific service closure, fee change, development approval, infrastructure project or new spending allocation was identified in the supplied extract.
Articles
Wanneroo risk policy puts procurement decisions under a clearer framework
An updated Enterprise Risk Management Policy covering City activities, services and decisions has been recommended for adoption, but is not yet in force.
Wanneroo keeps partner reference in retiring councillor recognition policy
The City of Wanneroo removed clause 6.4(b) from its recognition policy, but rejected a separate proposal to remove references to a retiring member’s partner.
Wanneroo owners retain 50% crossover subsidy after policy repeal
Residential property owners can still receive half the cost of a standard new crossover, with one contribution allowed per property and City specifications applying.
Wanneroo loosens rules for elected members attending meetings online
The revised Electronic Attendance at Meetings Policy adds the Mayor to an authority-to-determine provision and removes clauses restricting some electronic-attendance arrangements.
Wanneroo funding policy sets $10,000 business-support threshold
Business Support Fund programs can receive up to $10,000, while larger Industry Development Fund requests will be assessed case by case and remain subject to annual budgets.
22 Wanneroo school-use agreements kept under shared facilities policy
Community access to education-linked facilities will continue under a policy adopted by the City of Wanneroo’s Policy Review Committee.
Wanneroo planning reviews delayed over karst, fauna records and driveway setbacks
Reviews of three local planning policies covering caves, fauna management and medium-density housing have been pushed to 2 November 2026 for further investigation.
79-signature petition fails to shift Wanneroo’s adopted 6% rate rise
The 2026/27 increase remains in place after ratepayer opposition was considered, with future rises to be weighed against CPI, service costs and asset maintenance.
Alkimos foreshore facilities left open to redesign as plan heads to public advertising
Wanneroo Council voted 13-0 to advertise a draft foreshore plan, with the final location of facilities in Public Open Space E to be settled through surf club design and community engagement.
25-signature petition seeks privacy hedging for Cherokee Green homes
Administration is investigating a request to replace shrubbery beside Cherokee Park in Clarkson, with a report intended for Wanneroo Council’s September meeting.
Wanneroo suppliers face $5.5m underspend as electricity costs run over budget
Lower green-waste collection, consulting and refuse-removal costs helped the City of Wanneroo spend less on materials and contracts, while electricity bills for community buildings and irrigated parks exceeded budget by $600,000.
Wanneroo residents face charges for copies of council recordings under new access policy
Recordings must be published within 14 days and kept online for at least five years, while Council Members can request copies free of charge.
Decisions
Updated Enterprise Risk Management Policy advanced
The committee considered an extensively reviewed Enterprise Risk Management Policy aligned with AS ISO 31000:2018, the City’s risk appetite statements, risk assessment criteria and Enterprise Risk Management Framework. The policy is to be recommended to the Policy Review Committee for adoption.
The policy will guide how the City identifies and manages risks across services, projects and decisions, but it was not adopted at this meeting.
Risk appetite and assessment documents advanced to Council
The committee considered updated Risk Appetite Statements, Risk Assessment Criteria and Matrix, and a Risk Roadmap, with the documents to be recommended to Council for endorsement.
These documents set the level and type of risk the City is prepared to accept when pursuing its objectives and delivering services.
Contract and lease status report brought forward
The committee brought forward the Contract Status and Unexecuted Lease Report for consideration. The supplied extract describes red, amber and green contract-status categories and includes a list of approved leases not yet executed, but does not provide individual contract or lease outcomes.
Contract performance and lease execution can affect the delivery of City services and use of public assets, although no specific affected contract or lease is identified in the extract.
Issues
Budget, rates and governance
2025 Annual Compliance Audit Return recommended for adoption
Waste, water and environment
Quarterly Waste Services Operations Report received
Projects and capital works
Contract and lease status report brought forward
Roads, traffic and parking
Kingsway zebra crossing declined
Funding and grants
Crossovers Subsidy Policy repealed
Community services and facilities
Clarkson and Warradale petitions referred
Topics
Enterprise risk management
Administration reviewed the City’s risk policy to align it with ISO 31000:2018, the City’s risk appetite statements, risk criteria and enterprise risk framework.
The policy will influence risk controls and decision-making across City operations if adopted.
Compliance audit follow-up
Paxon assessed the 2025 compliance return against 98 questions. Two matters were highlighted: reviewing the response to question 2934 on entering multiple contracts rather than one contract, and reviewing question 2021 on primary returns lodged by relevant persons.
The matters concern procurement decision-making and statutory declaration obligations within local government.
Confidential internal-audit reporting
The internal-audit report was considered confidentially because public release could endanger the security, including cyber-security, of City property or operations.
The committee’s public resolution confirms ongoing oversight of significant audit risks, but the detailed audit findings were not released.
Coastal and beach safety governance
The standalone Coastal Aquatic Safety Policy, introduced after 2014 drowning incidents, was considered redundant by most members because safety is now managed through operational and corporate controls.
Beach patrols, signage, education and emergency arrangements remain the main practical safety measures.
Residential crossover subsidy administration
The crossover subsidy and calculation method are now included in the annual Fees and Charges Schedule and supported by standard design specifications.
The subsidy is still available under the stated eligibility rules, but owners must meet the City’s standard crossover requirements.
Planning controls and public consultation
The Committee progressed advertising for proposed amendments to policies covering childcare services and coastal assets, while deferring other planning-policy reviews for further work.
Planning applicants, property owners, childcare providers and environmental stakeholders may be affected by the consultation and later policy decisions.
Medium-density housing standards
Further review of LPP 4.19 was deferred to investigate driveway setbacks and the operation of the City’s R-MD provisions.
The timing of decisions on medium-density development standards has been delayed until the November meeting.
Community facility access
The adopted shared-use policy reinforces collaboration with the Department of Education to maximise community access to shared facilities.
Community groups and residents may benefit from clearer arrangements for using education-linked facilities.
Places
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct
Major waste/resource recovery project repeatedly referenced in public questions.
Wanneroo
Council Chamber and City administration
Neerabup
Location of the NRRP and related planning and clearing permit questions.
Landsdale School of Early Learning
A future pathway is proposed between the Landsdale learning centre and Bus Stop ID 26008, subject to further investigation and funding.
Carramar
Resident who submitted written questions about the budget and rate increase.
Tapping
Community group receiving a 2026/27 waste-service-fee waiver at 76 Ashley Road.
Ashby Operations Centre
Base for the Waste Services Service Unit.
Alkimos
Location of the new aquatic and recreation centre and associated basketball arrangements.
Projects
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct
Subject of extensive public and Council questions about planning, zoning, waste-to-energy and community engagement.
Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Major new community recreation and aquatic facility at the centre of the tender and leasing decisions.
Waste Services
City service unit responsible for kerbside collections, verge-side services, public bins, illegal dumping response and drop-off facilities.
Paxon Group
Author of the internal audit report on technology project management.
Western Australian Treasury Corporation
A $60.8 million borrowing liability was reclassified as current because repayment was due in December 2026.
Constable Care
Recipient of the approved sponsorship agreement.
Landsdale School of Early Learning
Facility beside the proposed but unsupported Kingsway Road crossing.
Strategic Waste Plan
Planned document intended to define future waste delivery for residential, commercial and community users.