by Kristina Olsen | Feb 4, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council has now removed the traffic calming devices previously installed at Ida Street and Webber Esplanade near the Splash Park, following further review, monitoring and community feedback. The reasoning behind the installation of traffic calming measures...
by Kristina Olsen | Feb 2, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce that Weary Bay now has a new all-access public toilet, officially open for community use. The facility has been designed to provide safe, inclusive and accessible amenities for people of all abilities, making it easier for...
by Kristina Olsen | Feb 2, 2026 | News, Public Notices
Ayton Library – Public Toilet Closure Cook Shire Council advises that the public toilet located at the Ayton Library is closed until further notice due to required plumbing repair works. The facility will remain closed while repairs are carried out to ensure the...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 30, 2026 | News
Cooktown’s young people will have a new place to hang out, get active and have fun after school, with CDCC contracted to deliver an after-school youth program for youth aged 10-17 years throughout Term 1. Commencing Tuesday 3 February until Thursday 2 April, the...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 30, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council acknowledges that access to childcare has been a long-standing concern for families across the Shire, particularly in Cooktown and Lakeland. Currently, childcare availability remains limited across the region, with no formal services available for...
