Con Poulios, City of Vincent Councillor - North Ward

Do you run a community sporting club? ⚽

Soon, clubs can apply for grants of up to $100,000 to upgrade facilities, become more climate resilient and cut energy costs.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment (DCCEEW) Climate Action program is delivering $35.3 million over two grant funding rounds.

Funding can support:
☀️ solar panels and batteries
🔍 energy audits
💡 lighting and heating/cooling upgrades
🌧️ disaster ready improvements for extreme weather

Grant guidelines are available now, so clubs can start getting their applications ready.

Find out more: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/sports-clubs-energy-climate-upgrades

Some of the ongoing work not seen by the public, the many budget workshops we do that start every January to prepare the next financial years budget. I have to say, the uncertainty of the impact of increased fuel prices and the possibility of a looming recession is seriously exercising our minds.

Happy 110th birthday to Anzac Cottage - the house built in one day to honour a returned soldier, Private John Porter. So lovely to join the Friends of Anzac Cottage, representatives from The Natonal Trust and His Excellency Governor Dawson and Mrs Dawson at the celebrations. 🎂

As part of my commitment to serving our community at the City of Vincent I’ve been completing the WALGA mandatory training required of all new councillors within our first 12 months in office.

These five modules are designed to ensure we fully understand our roles and responsibilities in representing our ratepayers and upholding strong governance standards across local government in Western Australia.

The modules include:

• Module 1 – Understanding Local Government
• Module 2 – Conflicts of Interest
• Module 3 – Serving on Council
• Module 4 – Meeting Procedures
• Module 5 – Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets

Today marks my final session, completing the Meeting Procedures module.

Across the five courses, I’ve had the opportunity to meet some outstanding councillors from across the state. It’s been invaluable hearing how different councils operate, what matters most to their communities, and the distinct challenges faced by rural councils compared with metropolitan ones.

Local government plays a critical role in shaping the places where we live, work and play. Ongoing training and professional development are essential to ensuring we make informed, transparent and responsible decisions on behalf of our community.

Proud to complete this milestone and looking forward to continuing to learn and serve.

Our Annual General Meeting of Electors (AGM) and community Christmas BBQ are happening Tuesday, 16 December 📣🌭

Have your say on the issues that matter most to you — the AGM is your chance to ask questions and raise motions for Council to consider.

Come along early and enjoy a free BBQ from 6pm outside the Administration Building.

Find out more, RSVP and submit your questions and motions https://bit.ly/4r9WWSL

Our AGM is the perfect chance to meet your Mayor and Councillors, chat with City staff and learn more about what’s happening across Vincent in a relaxed, informal setting.

Tuesday 16 December | City of Vincent Administration
🍕Community BBQ from 6pm
🎄AGM at 7pm

Representatives from all departments will be available to answer your questions and provide updates on key projects including:
👉 Community facilities
👉 Town centres
👉 Seniors and youth programs
👉 Trees and reserves
👉 Road projects
👉 Transport
👉 Underground power

Don’t forget to submit your questions and motions for the AGM by Friday 12 December.

To find out more and RSVP, visit: https://bit.ly/4r9WWSL

This is a great opportunity to get involved in giving your feedback to shape and improve our local community !

Have your say on the issues that matter most to you 📣

Join us for the Annual General Meeting of Electors (AGM) and Community Christmas BBQ.

Tuesday 16 December | 7pm | City of Vincent Administration Building

The AGM is your chance to ask questions, raise matters for Council to consider, and adopt the Annual Report.

Come along from 6pm and enjoy a free community BBQ. It's an opportunity to meet your Councillors and City staff and chat about what’s happening in your community.

Find out more and RSVP for catering purposes https://bit.ly/4r9WWSL

Proud to present certificates to all the finalists and framed artwork to the winners of the 2025 City of Vincent Spirit of Christmas awards !

Congratulations to all the finalists, and to the amazing artwork from Evie and Olive which we will see made into banners which will be put up on Scarborough beach road and Fitzgerald st over the Christmas period.

💬 You told us what matters. Now tell us if we got it right!

The City of Vincent and YACWA are putting the final touches on the Youth Action Plan, and we need your final say.

👉 Jump onto Imagine Vincent and check out the proposed themes before 8 December https://imagine.vincent.wa.gov.au/youth-action-plan-2026

Your voice = your future. 🎤

LEST WE FORGET

It was an honour to attend the Remembrance Day event at Axford Park today to honour those that have suffered and those that paid the ultimate price in conflicts to defend the freedom and life we live and experience today. A big thanks to the City of Vincent and the Mt. Hawthorn RSL for organising.

In the late afternoon I also had the privilege of attending a moving sunset service at the historic Anzac House on Kalgoorlie St, Mount Hawthorn. A big thank you to Anne Chapple and everyone at Friends of ANZAC Cottage Inc for the magnificent service they organised and the great work they do in educating the community through the legacy of Anzac cottage.