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Council unveils new modern website to improve community access and engagement
Cook Shire Council is proud to unveil its new, user-friendly website, designed to provide residents, businesses, and visitors with seamless access to essential information and services. The modern, streamlined platform underscores Council’s commitment to improving...
Endeavour Valley Road works
Council has been advsied by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) that they will be carrying out maintenance works on Endeavour Valley Road, between Knight Lane and Endeavour Battle Camp Road.The works will involve road rehabilitation and sealing to extend...
Celebrating Senior’s Month
October is Senior’s Month! In celebration Council is offering free aqua aerobics at the Cooktown Swimming Pool, for anyone over the age of 55 years. Our aqua aerobics sessions are designed to support your health and well-being while fostering connection and laughter...
Invitation for Tenders T00124 Lease of Lakeland House
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers to enter into a lease over a parcel of land (including house) in Lakeland Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers to enter into a lease over a parcel of land (including...
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Upcoming Events
15 Oct @ 7:30 am - 8:00 amCoen Pilates Group
15 Oct @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amOctober 2024 – Ordinary Council Meeting
15 Oct @ 9:00 am - 10:00 amFree Aqua Aerobics for Senior’s Month
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Cook Shire Services
Animals & Pets
Pets and domestic animals can be much-loved members of your household but can also…
Environment and Health
Environmental Health encompasses all aspects of the built and natural environment that can impact human health…
Council Facilities
From workshops and classes, to private weddings and corporate functions.
Cemeteries
For funeral planning information, please contact us. You can view a map of the Cooktown Cemetery here.
Disaster Management
Queensland’s disaster management features groups at the State, District and Local level.
Waste Management
Kerbside Refuse Calendar, Recycling tips, Waster Transfer Stations and more.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity is a targeted effort to prevent, control and recover from the impacts of invasive plants and animals.
Libraries
Cook Shire Council have libraries in Cooktown, Bloomfield, Lakeland, Laura and Coen.
Local Laws
Local Laws govern most of Council’s roles and responsibilities including parking, animal control, overgrown allotments and illegal camping.
Cook Shire is the largest land area shire in Queensland. From the Bloomfield River in the south to just north of the Jardine River, it covers more than 100,000km2 and occupies 80 per cent of Cape York Peninsula.
Cook Shire is a vibrant area, from the main township of Cooktown to smaller outlying communities rich in indigenous history, agriculture, tourism and arts.