About Shire of Northam | Councillors | Upcoming Meetings
Find information about Council and its functions, meetings and minutes, publications, contacts, employment opportunities, tenders and news.
Building Permits | Development Application | CBD Development & Connectivity Strategy
Economic growth is our major priority. Find information about residential, commercial and Shire development including town planning, building services, environmental health, economic and business information and support.
Report a Problem | Road Construction & Maintenance
Find information about ranger services, engineering and works, fire and emergency management, rates and access our online services.
Environmental Sustainability | Waterwise | Waste Management
Leading in sustainability.
Community Grants | Holding an Event | Northam Aquatic Facility
The Shire of Northam is a vibrant growing community that is safe, caring and inclusive. Find information for new residents, community services and programs including youth, seniors and access and inclusion.
Events Calendar | Ballooning in Northam | Visit Bilya Koort Boodja
Located in the heart of the picturesque Avon Valley, Northam is home to a diverse range of tourist and heritage attractions, including hot air ballooning, cultural experiences, wildflowers, tours & trails, historic buildings, horse racing, white swans, and much, much more.
The Shire of Northam wishes to advise that due to improved fire weather conditions the OPEN BURNING PERIOD is now in effect as of 12:00pm on 03 May 2024. Click HERE for more information.
Environmental Sustainable Energy
A key performance area identified in the 2022 adopted Shire of Northam Plan for the future relates to our planet and the Shires desire to be a leader in sustainability. While there are a range of objectives within this area, a critical commitment made by the Shire of Northam is to take a shared responsibility for climate action and sustainability.
If you would like more information on the future direction of the Shire of Northam, please take the opportunity to view a short video we have prepared outline some of our key focuses below.
Resources
Click the links to read and download easy-to-understand PDF factsheets about buying and using new sustainable energy tech.
Solar Power
Electric Vehicles
Off Grid
Virtual Power Plants
Monitoring Systems