Local and Sustainable Food
Local and Sustainable Food is a Sustainability Pillar in our Sustainability Strategy 2021 - 2031. The relevant key principle is: 'A sustainable food system that focuses on the production, processing, distribution and disposal of health food to the community in ways that contribute to the health of the local economy'. Our objectives related to this pillar are:
- Enable a local circular economy
- Support businesses seeking to develop food production facilities
- Support sustainable farming practices
- Support programs for local sustainable food innovations
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What We're Doing
Some current projects related to the Local and Sustainable Food pillar include:
- Shire Seed Library - a collection of heirloom and locally grown seeds for growers to plant, harvest and return the seed to the seed library so it continues to circulate for others to enjoy.
- We collaborate with local community organisations to provide education on best sustainable practice in the area of food and garden organics by facilitating and supporting community kitchen garden composting and worm farm workshops to the community.
- The Shire is a supporter of the Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee's Biochar research project
- In the 2023/24 Annual Budget, Council has committed more funding for our roads network on the back of strong community feedback during the Strategic Community Plan major review.
Posted 20 December 2024
Annual Christmas Closure: 24 December to 2 January
Shire Admin, Recreation Centre, Library and Depot to close doors at noon 24 December
Posted 20 December 2024
Appointment of Ranger, Fire Control Officer and Chief FCO
Public notice of two new appointments
Posted 20 December 2024
Denmark Direct Community Newsletter December 2024
Sign up to receive our monthly enewsletter with community info and notices
Posted 20 December 2024
Substantial Congestion Expected at Ocean Beach and Prawn Rock
A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson
Posted 20 December 2024
Holiday Waste Collections and Tip Closures
Kerbside collections, plus info on Tip, Tip Shop and Containers for Change
Posted 16 December 2024
Massive Funding Announcement a Win for Berridge Park Revitalisation
$2,857,500 grant awarded by Lotterywest ensures $5m project will go ahead
Posted 16 December 2024
Prohibited Burning Period Commences Today 16 December
From 16 December to 15 March it is an offence to light an outdoor fire
Posted 12 December 2024
Springdale Shared Path Due to Get Underway Next Month
Local contractor engaged to deliver construction of new path, completed by April 2025
Posted 11 December 2024
Adoption of Waste Local Law 2024
Copy of the new local law can be viewed online or in person at the Shire Admin
Posted 10 December 2024
Ratepayers Rewarded for Paying Rates on Time
Seven lucky ratepayers rewarded with Denmark Dollars for paying rates by due date
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Other Local Initiatives
Information about relevant Shire supported and community-led initiatives and organisations related to the Local and Sustainable Food pillar will be listed here.
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Contact
Our Sustainability Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
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