LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINARY ELECTION CLOSE OF ENROLMENTS Shire of Capel ROLL CLOSE: 5:00 PM Friday, 27 August 2021 Shire of Capel – Close of Enrolment Notice LGE 2021 You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 16 October 2021 if you live in or are an owner or […]
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Capel to Leschenault Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan
Our coast is highly valued. It provides us with places and spaces to live, do business, be active and enjoy. However, the coast is mobile – it is constantly changing through storm events, predicted sea level rise and the changes that people make to the coastline. These coastal changes are now becoming much more […]
Shire’s Minor Community Grants Scheme
The Shire’s Minor Community Grants Scheme is currently open and closes on 31 August 2021. Community groups, clubs and organisations are encouraged to apply for a Minor Community Grant for projects in the following areas: Sport and recreation Youth development Culture and the arts Equipment and minor projects Please contact Donna Sims on 9727 […]
Shire appoints new CEO
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Council firm on BORR stand
The Capel Shire Council has re-affirmed its strong opposition to the route of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road at the southern end cutting through the suburb of Gelorup. Council last night voted to lobby government for a sensible and much lower cost route, which would see the existing portion of the ring road link up […]
Plan to turn ‘hidden’ coast into drawcard
Driving down Bussell Highway, it can be easy to mentally turn on autopilot and eagerly await your arrival at the heaving tourist town of Busselton or the crisp coastline of Margaret River and beyond. […]
Regional roads stimulate the economy
Shire of Capel staff and councillors celebrate the completion of the Ramsay Road phase one rehabilitation and widening project with Federal member Hon Nola Marino MP at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday 20 May. […]
Shire residents pleased with progress
Capel Shire has released the results of its latest survey of residents, showing most are pleased with the progress made by the Shire Council in the past four years. […]
Proposed amendment No.1 to the Local Structure Plan for Boyanup East

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Shire of Capel v Asphaltech Refusal upheld

The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) has handed down its decision to refuse a proposed asphalt plant in Gelorup on 2 March. The tribunal refused the proposed asphalt plant in accordance with the council’s position. […]