Valuable data on the amount and types of waste generated by householders in EMRC member Council areas are now available following a waste audit carried out in preparation for the introduction of FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) in Perth’s Eastern region.

Gaps in security fencing are being successfully filled - by a rapidly-diversifying, award-winning Belmont business.

From green shoots to healthy roots - a Midvale couples’ dream of healthier soils for all has grown into a thriving business.

2019 Belmont & WA Small Business Award winners Brad and Sue Day say their growing string of prestigious business awards is down to their constant focus on customer service and quick responses to changing needs.

Join the EMRC's Waste Educators for a FREE tour of the Red Hill Waste Management Facility - Departing from Belmont. Register now on https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/emrc-waste-education-15530649837

Perth’s Eastern Region’s small businesses can confidently take their first steps into online marketing with the help of an advice forum organised by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC).

At a Special Council Meeting held 4 November 2019, Cr Jai Wilson of the Town of Bassendean was elected by the Council to the position of Chairman of the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC). Cr Doug Jeans of the Shire of Mundaring was also elected to the position of Deputy Chairman.

Scouts, cyclists and Gidgegannup Primary School are each $1,500 ahead thanks to the 2019/2020 EMRC Community Grants Program, which saw successful organisations receive their funds at the EMRC’s Red Hill Waste Management Facility on Friday (October 4).

Award-winning Perth Observatory will soon launch an important initiative to celebrate 60,000 years of Noongar sky watching.

One of the largest community education programs ever carried out in Perth’s Eastern Region will pave the way for the rollout of a three-bin FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) scheme, aimed at diverting thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill.

Earth Carers is a dynamic four-week course for residents of Perth’s Eastern Region, which teaches practical ways to live with less waste

A multiple award-winning Bayswater podiatry practice is successfully mixing technology and passion to succeed – while driving positive changes both locally and globally.

Waste Authority Chairman Marcus Geisler has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC).

Premier Mark McGowan’s planned $1.7bn investment in major road infrastructure for Perth’s Eastern Region has been warmly welcomed by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC).

Lotterywest funding of $180,000 was presented to the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) on Thursday 28 March to support three packed days of Avon Descent family fun on the banks of the Avon and Swan Rivers.

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is undertaking a construction project for new landfill cells at the Red Hill Waste Management Facility that requires the removal of lateritic caprock via a series of controlled detonations (blasting).

A far-reaching, long-term Food Organic & Garden Organic (FOGO) strategy for Perth’s eastern region will get underway following a unanimous vote by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) at its meeting last night (Thursday 21 March).

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement of multi-million dollar support for Perth infrastructure projects has been warmly welcomed by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC).

Up to 15% of the Eastern Regional Metropolitan Council’s investments will be diverted from financial institutions which support fossil fuel industries, following a historic Council decision at its February meeting.

Notice is hereby given that an Investment Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, 7 February 2019, commencing at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at EMRC’s Administration Office, 1st Floor Ascot Place, 226 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont.

Notice is hereby given that the Ascot Place Administration Office will be closed from 5:00pm Friday, 21 December 2018 and on each day thereafter until it re-opens on Wednesday, 2 January 2019. The Hazelmere Resource Recovery Park will be closed from 3:00pm Friday, 21 December 2018 and each day thereafter until it re-opens on Wednesday, 2 January 2019. The Red Hill Waste Management Facility will be closed on Christmas Day (Tuesday, 25 December 2018) and New Year’s Day (Tuesday, 1 January 2019). The Coppin Road and Mathieson Road Transfer Stations (Shire of Mundaring) will be closed on Christmas Day (Tuesday, 25 December 2018) and New Year’s Day (Tuesday, 1 January 2019).

Following the resignation of Peter Schneider, CEO of the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) in early November, Director Regional Services Wendy Harris has been appointed Acting CEO for the duration of the recruitment process for a new CEO.

Notice is hereby given that ordinary meetings of the EMRC Council in 2019 will commence at 6pm on the following dates:

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) today announces the resignation of CEO Peter Schneider.

Public Notice - Notice of Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) Ordinary Council Meeting Scheduled for Thursday 18 October 2018 (if required) IS REQUIRED. Notice is hereby given that an Ordinary Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 18 October 2018, commencing at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held at EMRC’s Administration Office, 1s Floor, 226 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont. PETER B. SCHNEIDER Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC CONSULTATION The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (the EMRC) is a Regional Council that works on behalf of its six member Councils - Town of Bassendean, City of Bayswater, City of Belmont, City of Kalamunda, Shire of Mundaring and City of Swan. The EMRC is seeking feedback in relation to its Draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018 to 2023 (draft DAIP).

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) cordially invites you to attend the next Red Hill Waste Management Facility Community Liaison Group meeting. The meetings provide a forum for information exchange and communication between the organisation, local residents and other stakeholders.

Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday 19 July 2018 (if required), IS NOT REQUIRED.

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is offering grants of up to $1,500 each to community groups through its 2018/2019 Community Grants Program.

Local businesses in Perth’s Eastern Region will have the opportunity to gain an insight into local government tenders through a forum to be held at the EMRC on Wednesday 9 May 2018.