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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...
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...
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...
Cook Shire Council has completed a further review of the recently installed traffic calming device at the Ida Street and May Street intersection, informed by community feedback, operational experience and relevant traffic management guidance. The original decision to...
Families across the Shire are invited to come together for a morning of Easter fun at Bloomfield Library on Saturday 28 March. Easter in Ayton will run from 9am to 12 midday and promises a relaxed, family-friendly celebration packed with activities for local children....
Mayor Robyn Holmes has shared a monthly update highlighting key decisions from the February 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting. Cook Shire Council has endorsed several important initiatives at its latest Ordinary Meeting, focused on smart financial management, community...
Cook Shire residents aged 50 and over are invited to step confidently into the digital world at the upcoming Digital + You workshop, hosted at Cooktown Library on Wednesday 22 April at 10am. The free hands-on session is designed to help participants build practical...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise the Lakeland community that the Lakeland Waste Transfer Station will have a delayed opening today due to access issues. Staff are currently unable to travel from Laura, with river levels preventing safe passage. The facility will...