SWIM SQUAD IS BACK FOR TERM 2 & 3
Specifically tailored for young swimmers aged 5 to 10 years, dive into Swim Squad this April at the Cooktown Swimming Pool. Read more.
CIVIL WORKS UPDATE
ANZAC DAY OFFICE CLOSURES
Please be advised that a number of Council venues, facilities and services will be closed on Thursday 25 April 2024 for the ANZAC Day Public Holiday. Find out more.
MEDIA RELEASE: FRESH FACES, FRESH NEW IDEAS
COOK SHIRE'S GOT TALENT! REGISTER NOW!
Are you a young star that's ready to shine? Registrations are now open for young people aged 7-18 to showcase their talents in fron of an audience for a chance to win up to $2,000 worth of prizes! Find out more.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: SECURITY UPGRADE AND ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION GRANTS
Cook Shire is pleased to announce the launch of two new funding opportunities aimed at bolstering community security and fostering environmental innovation within the region. The Cook Shire Security Upgrade Grants and Environmental Innovation Grants reflect our commitment to enhancing safety measures and promoting sustainability initiatives across our diverse communities.
DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
Please be advised that the following election results have been declared by The Electoral Commission. Find out more.
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 in coming weeks. 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
