Bedtime called for Councillors
October 8, 2026 8:05 pm References and resources Last month, Joondalup Council adopted a midnight closing time for the Councillors’ Lounge following meetings. But surprisingly, agreeing on bedtime took the Mayor’s casting vote. Deputy Mayor Raftis proposed the cut-off to avoid security callout costs and in anticipation of State Government changes requiring council meetings to close […]
Joondalup shouldn’t carry water for the State
October 8, 2026 7:57 pm Apparently, Joondalup ratepayers need to dig a little deeper to support the impoverished State Government. The Department of Education wants the City to waive venue-hire fees for its VacSwim and in-term swimming programs. Education Minister Sabine Winton has criticised Joondalup for charging the State to use the City’s facilities, including Craigie […]
Weed management update
October 8, 2026 1:58 pm References and resources September 2026 Council Minutes Some good news about the City’s approach to weed management. For those following the push to reduce chemical weed control, here’s the update on my post from last month. Council made several positive decisions at its 22 September meeting. More non-chemical weed controlCouncil unanimously […]
Three little words
September 25, 2026 7:48 am References and resources Take the survey Metrix Consulting is running a survey on behalf of the City of Joondalup to find out what people think about Joondalup. It asks about the City and your experiences of living, working, or spending time here. One question asks for the first three words […]
Golden Plunger Award
August 26, 2026 11:30 am References and resources Minutes from August meeting After more than a decade of delayed projects, Joondalup’s capital works pipes are starting to clear. During the previous mayor’s time, it seemed to me like nothing could simply be practical and fit for purpose. Always the need for gold taps! The result […]
Pick your poison
August 11, 2026 2:18 pm References and resources Mike Norman’s 11 August Deputation August 2026 Briefing Agenda with report DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE NEW WEED MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL The Joondalup community has been clear for years: it wants less chemical weed control in our parks, streets and public spaces. In the City’s consultation on its Weed Management […]
Attention Joondalup!
August 2, 2026 8:09 pm References and resources Active reserve community facility rankings IS YOUR LOCAL FACILITY ON THE LIST? In a month were the surf club project has blown out by $10.5 million, while users of Admiral Park appeal for basics like a women’s changing room, someone had the presence of mind to ask […]
Off with their heads!
July 30, 2026 8:19 pm In the absence of a mushroom to make the City of Joondalup’s coffers magically grow, Councillors found no way to cover the $10.5 million shortfall for the Sorrento Surf Life Saving redevelopment project. So instead of doing the sensible thing and voting to progress a more measured development, or finding […]