2024 LAND VALUATION ROLL
The valuation roll will be available for inspection by any person at Cook Shire Council's Main Administration Building, located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown, from Tuesday, 26 March 2024 until close of business on Friday, 28 June 2024. Find out more.
MEDIA RELEASE | END OF AN ERA
After two decades of dedicated service in local government, Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott presided over his last Council meeting today Tuesday, 12 March 2024, marking the end of his illustrious 16-year tenure as Mayor of Cook Shire Council. Read more.
STORYTIME - SPECIAL EASTER EDITION
Parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years are invited to bring their little ones to the Cooktown LIbrary for a special Easter-themed Storytime event. Read more.
GET INVOLVED: COEN COMMUNITY GARDEN
From little things, big things grow. So get involved in the Coen Community Garden and make a positive impact on your community and the environment. Find out more.
MEDIA RELEASE | COUNCIL APPROVES RATES RELIEF TO THOSE IMPACTED BY TC JASPER
In response to the ongoing challenges faced by our community following the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Jasper, Cook Shire Council announces the implementation of the TC Jasper and Associated Rainfall and Flooding Policy. Read the full announcement.
COOKTOWN BOOK CLUB EVENINGS
By popular demand, the Cooktown Library are launching an evening book club this March. Find out more.
MOVE IT COOKTOWN WITH FREE YOGA THIS MARCH
Make time for you and discover the serenity within with complimentary yoga classes being held in Cooktown. Find out more.
COEN PILATES GROUP
Discover the joy of movement and the benefits of Pilates at our FREE community classes being held in Coen. Find out more.
EASTER IN AYTON
More free family fun, as Council hosts a special Easter event in Ayton. Find out more.
STATE OF PLAY SET FOR COEN
Coen gets set to enjoy FREE family fun, as Council hosts State of Play board games afternoons. Find out more.
SWING INTO CRICKET IN COOKTOWN
Smash it out of the park with four weeks of free cricket sessions in Cooktown thanks to MoveIt NQ and Cook Shire Council. Find out more.
WELCOME TO TECH TIME AT COOKTOWN LIBRARY
Unlock the power of your devices with Tech Time on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Cooktown Library. Find out more.
MOVE IT WITH FREE YOGA CLASSES IN ROSSVILLE AND AYTON
Make time for you and discover the serenity within with complimentary yoga classes being held in Rossville and Ayton. Your path to rejuvenation begins here thanks to Cook Shire Council and MoveIt NQ. Find out more.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DID YOU KNOW....
That Impact Assessable Development Applications are now also available to to the public to review on our website? That's right. Click here to review the Development Applications currently on public notification.
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Council's Residential Housing Development Incentive Policy provides up to $35,000 in incentives for multiple dwelling or dual occupancy developments in Cook Shire. Single dwellings built on vacant land for an owner occupier can also receive up to $10,000 in rates relief under the policy. The policy remains in effect until 30 July 2025 or when the maximum cumulative incentive value of $250,000 has been reached. For more information, read the policy here, or to apply download the application form here.
CURRENT COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
Have your say on Council projects, plans, and strategies here.
CONTRACTS | CURRENT TENDERS AND SUBMISSIONS
Due to Cook Shire's commitment to open and effective competition, we will regularly call for tenders on projects to ensure the best contractor is sourced, locally where possible. For all of Council's current tenders and submissions click here