Please be advises that footpath construction works will commence from Monday 1 June 2026 on Garden Street, between Ida Street and Charles Street. The works will be carried out by an external contractor and are funded through savings from the School Transport...
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TMR roadworks notice
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that they will be carrying out inspections of the Mungumby Creek bridge on Shiptons Flat Road and the Myall Creek and Coen River bridges on the Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR). These inspections are part...
Discovery Festival Road Closures | June 2026
Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for Discovery Festival 2026, temporary road closures will be in place at the below listed times and locations: SHERRIN ESPLANADE Details: From Bowls Club to Bicentennial Park for...
Cook Shire show day | Public holiday closures
Please be advised that a number of Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Friday 26 June 2026 due to the Cook Shire Show public holiday for the Laura Campdraft and Rodeo Weekend. List of closures: Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot...
Public Notice: Upcoming footpath construction works
Please be advises that footpath construction works will commence from Monday 1 June 2026 on Garden Street, between Ida Street and Charles Street. The works will be carried out by an external contractor and are funded through savings from the School Transport...
May Moment with the Mayor
Mayor Robyn Holmes shares an update from this week’s Council meeting, covering the adoption of the 2026–27 Community Budget Insights Report, community priorities, fees and charges, grant funding and Council’s ongoing financial management. The update highlights key...
June 2026: Roads Ahead
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Community voices help shape 2026–27 Budget planning
Council has formally endorsed and published the 2026–27 Budget Consultation Community Insights Report following this week’s Ordinary Council Meeting, marking Cook Shire Council’s most successful budget engagement process to date. More than 115 residents from across...



