Welcome to the Shire of Williams Website
Our Town:
Williams is situated approximately 160kms south of Perth (the capital city of Western Australia), on the Albany Highway and is the "Gateway to the Great Southern Region".
Williams is notable for its magnificent display of "500 roses in 400m" in the main street over the summer and well into the cooler months. Much more than a pit stop for travellers, this friendly farming community has much to offer.
Our Contact Details:
We hope you enjoy browsing this site; if you can't find the information you are looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us on the details below:
The Shire office is located at 9 Brooking Street.
Our postal address is: PO Box 96, Williams, WA, 6391
Phone: 08 9885 1005, Fax: 08 9885 1020
E-mail: shire@williams.wa.gov.au
KidSport
KidSport will make it possible for Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances. KidSport will allow eligible youth aged 5-18 years to apply for financial assistance to contribute towards club fees. The fees will go directly to the registered KidSport clubs participating in the project through their participating local government.
KidSport is being rolled out throughout Western Australia, including some regional local governments. The Shire of Williams is one of those participating local governments, you can download the KidSport Application Voucher and the KidSport Brochure here.
Community Survey 2012
To all ratepayers and community members - we seek your help.
Council adopted the Shire of Williams Strategic Plan 2011-2021 in August 2010 and it is now time to review the Plan. To ensure the Council priorities are in line with the Community's, we are again surveying the Community. The last satisfaction survey was conducted in June 2009 and the results from the survey have proved very valuable.
The survey closes 30th April 2012 and should only take about 10 - 15 minutes. The best way to complete it is on Survey Monkey, please click on the following link to begin the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3RLYRXT
Alternatively you can download and print a copy here, then you can either:
- Fax it to 9885 1020
- e-mail it to shire@williams.wa.gov.au
- Post it to PO Box 96, Williams 6391
- Drop it off at the Shire Office, 9 Brooking Street, Williams.
We look forward to receiving your feedback, please make it count by responding by the 30th of April.
ANZAC Day Ceremony
The Shire of Williams will conduct an ANZAC Day Ceremony on Wednesday 25th April 2012 in front of the Shire Office. Please join us on the corner of Brooking and Growse Streets at 8am for a Remembrance Ceremony of about 30 minutes. There will be an opportunity for members of the public to lay flowers or a wreath during the ceremony. We then gather for tea and ANZAC biscuits across the road in Growse Street (old Ambulance building).
Recycling Bins
The recycling bins (yellow lids) are emptied on every second and every fourth Tuesday of each calendar month. Below is an updated recycling bin calendar for 2011/12. You can print it out and put it on your fridge for easy reference. Alternatively you are welcome to see us at the office and ask for one.
Public Notice - TPS Amendment
PUBLIC NOTICE
LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Shire of Williams
TOWN PLANNING SCHEME NO. 2 – AMENDMENT NO. 16
AND MODIFIED SHIRE OF WILLIAMS TOWNSITE EXPANSION STRATEGY
Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Williams has prepared the abovementioned Scheme Amendment for the purpose of:
1. Rezoning a portion of Lot 12070 Albany Highway, Williams from ‘Rural’ to ‘Public Purpose’ and ‘Industrial’ as depicted on the Scheme amendment map.
2. Introducing provisions applicable to Industrial zoned land for development and landuse control.
Plans and documents setting out and explaining the Scheme Amendment are available for inspection at the Shire of Williams, 9 Brooking Street, Williams during office hours.
Interested parties should also be aware that concurrent to the amendment the Shire is also proposing to modify the existing Shire of Williams Townsite Expansion Strategy to show the portion of Lot 12070 Albany Highway as ‘Industrial’ on the Strategy map consistent with the amendment.
Submissions on the Scheme Amendment and / or the modified Townsite Expansion Strategy may be made in writing and sent to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Williams, PO Box 96, Williams WA 6391. Submissions should be lodged on or before 27 August 2010.
This Amendment is available for inspection in order to provide an opportunity for public comment and it should not be construed that final approval will be granted.
Williams Wastewater
Properties for Sale
There are currently a number of properties for sale in Williams, including vacant land and residences. Please refer to the Real Estate Institute of WA's website to locate various agents for this region.
4WD Regional Calendar of Events
The 4WD Group of Councils has compiled a calendar of social and cultural events that will be happening in each of the Councils over the next 12 months.