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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...
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...
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...
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...
Cook Shire Council is advising residents that significant rainfall and flooding across the region have caused damage to a number of roads throughout the Shire. Council crews are currently working to assess road conditions and determine the extent of the damage. These...
Free sandbags are now available to residents in Cooktown, Ayton, Rossville, Bloomfield and Helenvale as a low-pressure system off the coast continues to bring rainfall across the region. The system is currently producing showers and periods of rain, with further...
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...
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...