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...
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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...
Public notice: Temporary closure at Cooktown Swimming Pool
Council advises that the local swimming pool will be closed on Friday 6 March from 8:30am to 3:00pm due to the Endeavour Christian College Swimming Carnival. The pool will reopen to the public from 3:00pm and resume normal operating hours thereafter. We appreciate the...
Cooktown Splash Park closed until 5 March due to system contamination
Cook Shire Council advises that the Cooktown Splash Park is closed until Wednesday 5 March due to significant system blockages caused by a significant quantity of small, styrofoam-coloured beads. A significant quantity of small, candy-coloured styrofoam beads and...
Council advocates for community as Cooktown Hospital Redevelopment progresses
Cook Shire Council met with senior representatives from Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) on Friday 27 February 2026 to receive a formal update on the redevelopment of the Cooktown Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS), a $200 million Queensland...
Public Notice | Lakeland Waste Transfer Station
Due to unforseen circumstances, Cook Shire Council advises the Lakeland community and visitors that the Lakeland Waste Transfer Station will be closed today. Council is working to minimise disruption and will provide an update as soon as the facility is able to...



