Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified Forepersons for the provision of building certification services as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. The term of the engagement is anticipated to be three (3) years with the option to extend the...
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Zumba at Cooktown Events Centre
Community members are invited to get moving and have fun with weekly Zumba classes at the Cooktown Events Centre, running from Thursday 5 February to Thursday 2 April. Held every Thursday from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm, the classes offer an energetic and inclusive way to...
Weary Bay gets accessible public toilet
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...
Ayton Library Public Toilet – Temporary Closure
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...
Lakeland community consultation event
Community invited to Lakeland consultation on proposed Planning Scheme Amendment Cook Shire Council is inviting members of the Lakeland community to come along and find out more about a proposed amendment to the Cook Shire Planning Scheme 2017 – Version 2. The...
Council inspections on ORGs and IOs underway
Cook Shire Council is currently undertaking targeted inspections of sewer infrastructure across Cooktown and surrounding areas, focusing on locations known to experience high levels of infiltration during heavy rainfall. As part of this work, Council staff are...
Council disaster team host community consultation day at Lakeland Library
Residents of Lakeland are invited to join a Community Consultation Day at the Lakeland Library on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This is a great opportunity for locals to share their thoughts, ideas, and priorities following Tropical Cyclone Jasper...
Paper Rates Notices Reissue – Important Information for Ratepayers
Cook Shire Council advises ratepayers that a small administrative error has been identified on a limited number of paper Rates Notices sent by post. Electronic (email) Rates Notices are correct and unaffected. While the amounts payable, fees, charges, levies and due...



