The PROHIBITED Burning Period for the whole of the Shire of Capel remains and has been extended from 29 April to 5 May 2024 (inclusive).
Permits to burn will NOT be issued during this time.
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The Shire has received an application for Development Approval, seeking approval for the development of a three (3) storey Multiple Dwelling Development consisting of 50 apartments.
Development application for an industry extractive and extractive industry licence.
The Shire of Capel is inviting the Dalyellup and broader community to attend a Post Fire ‘Check In’ meeting to be provided with updates on the recent Harewoods Bush Fire.
We would like to send our heartfelt gratitude to all those who attended, entertained, exhibited, joined the parade, hosted market stalls and those who kept us hydrated and nourished.
The Shire of Capel community are advised that the weekend’s bushfire remains an active fire event in and around the Dalyellup area. The fire event is now being managed by The Shire of Capel.
We’re thrilled to announce that The Shire of Capel has been re-endorsed as a Waterwise Council!
Attendees wishing to vote on motions must be eligible ratepayers and are encouraged to register in advance
The Australian Government is seeking your feedback on a proposed offshore wind area in the Indian Ocean off Bunbury through to Busselton, Western Australia.
Thanks to our partners at Lotterywest Captivate Capel 2024 is going to be a vibrant event uniting communities and families from across the Southwest. Local school students are already creating masterpieces from litter and recycling to get everyone inspired to curate their own masterpieces to be worn or displayed on the day.
Please come along and share your thoughts, ideas and experiences on access and inclusion in the Shire of Capel.
The Shire is excited to announce the confirmation of the final funding for the highly-anticipated Dalyellup Multipurpose Community and Youth Centre (DMCYC).
The Shire has been alerted to concerns raised by residents in the Gelorup area regarding issues with their residential water bores, with reports indicating a noticeable change, including the availability of water and water pressure.
On January 26 we celebrated some of the hundreds of volunteers we are blessed to have in the Shire of Capel. This year the Community Awards were held at Hugh Kilpatrick Memorial Centre in Boyanup.
Local Legend Chris Scott was among four Western Australians awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2024 Australia Day Honours List.
The Shire of Capel is excited to announce that Captivate Capel is returning in March 2024. This year we will be focusing on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose. We encourage community members, businesses, clubs or organisations from across the Southwest to get actively involved.
The Shire has been made aware that a number of residents in the Gelorup area are having issues with their residential water bores
Every year the Shire of Capel provides an opportunity for the community to put forward requests to be considered during the Draft Annual Budget process.
• The facility provides state-of-the-art headquarters for Gelorup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, with a regional Emergency Operation Centre and training facilities for Southwest Bush Fire Brigades.
We are eager to understand how you use your bins and manage waste.
Northbound traffic on Bussell Highway will be shifted onto temporary lanes on the southbound side of Bussell Highway from Tuesday, 5 December 2023 until April 2024.
Do you know someone great in our community? The Shire of Capel is on the lookout for nominations for the 2024 Australia Day Community Awards.
The Shire of Capel is excited to announce that the Minor Community Grants Scheme is NOW OPEN!
Minninup Bridge has been immediately closed following a very recent inspection
WA Seniors' Week is a special time of celebration.
PA229/2023 – Development Application- Forrest Beach Tourism Development & Tavern
Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Planning - Community Information Sessions
The Pathways SouthWest Capel Clubhouse commences on 9 November and will run out of the Capel Community Centre every Thursday from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
The Shire of Capel has modified the Strategic Community Plan 2021 - 2031.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our residents.