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Paper Rates Notices Reissue – Important Information for Ratepayers

Paper Rates Notices Reissue – Important Information for Ratepayers

by Kristina Olsen | Feb 11, 2026 | News, Public Notices

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...
Update: Next steps for traffic calming near Splash Park and Ida Street

Update: Next steps for traffic calming near Splash Park and Ida Street

by Kristina Olsen | Feb 4, 2026 | News

Cook Shire Council has now removed the traffic calming devices previously installed at Ida Street and Webber Esplanade near the Splash Park, following further review, monitoring and community feedback. The reasoning behind the installation of traffic calming measures...
Ayton Library Public Toilet – Temporary Closure

Ayton Library Public Toilet – Temporary Closure

by Kristina Olsen | Feb 2, 2026 | News, Public Notices

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...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council

Notification of Special Meeting of Council

by Stephanie Hook | Oct 23, 2025 | News, Public Notices

Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 2:30 pm on Thursday 30 October 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council

Notification of Special Meeting of Council

by Kristina Olsen | Oct 7, 2025 | News, Public Notices

Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to...
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