Town of Cottesloe | Public Health Plan 2026

Overview

The Town of Cottesloe is inviting community members to review and provide feedback on its draft Public Health Plan, developed through extensive consultation with residents, community groups and stakeholder organisations.

The Public Health Plan sets out a strategic roadmap to support the health and wellbeing of people who live, work, visit and spend time in Cottesloe. It identifies key opportunities, priorities and actions to help create a healthier, more connected and resilient community over the coming years.

This document outlines how the Plan was developed and highlights the key insights gathered through community surveys, stakeholder engagement and external research.

The Town welcomes feedback on any aspect of the Plan, including identified priorities, proposed actions and opportunities for partnership and collaboration.

View draft Public Health Plan Document

Feedback

Have Your Say

We invite you to review the draft document and share any feedback or comments regarding the contents of the Public Health Plan.

Please provide your response by 5.00pm on 22 October 2026.

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Key New Deliverables

SUPPORT SPORTS CLUBS AND PUBLIC RECREATION ACTIVITIES

INVESTIGATE ROAD SAFETY MEASURES FOR PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS

INCREASE NATIVE PLANTS IN PUBLIC SPACES

HOLD LOCAL FARMERS MARKET AND FOOD FESTIVALS

Public Health Action Plan

New Strategic Deliverables informed by community feedback

Support and promote opportunities and activities for youth development.
Identify and promote suitable spaces for community-based Performing Arts Groups to rehearse and perform in.
Continue to advocate for, support, and promote community involvement in public accessible art exhibitions like Sculpture by the Sea.

Investigate aged-ability-inclusive play equipment
More shaded areas at beach fronts and in parks
Investigate ‘Changing Places’ compliant toilet, shower, and changing facility at Cottesloe Beach
Investigate opportunities to introduce measures to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorist

Maintain and support our existing sport clubs and public spaces
Continue to work with and support the activities of Cottesloe Coastcare
Investigate provision of easier household access to recycling for products like batteries and dangerous substances
Hold local 'Producer to Plate' events such as Farmer's Market and food festivals
More shaded areas at beach fronts and in parks
Climate Change mitigation strategies - Plant natives gardening events

Review and update Town of Cottesloe’s Local Health Laws 1997
Contribute data to and utilise available tools such as the Australian Food Atlas and Food Relief Framework Report to assess the local food environment and inform future policies, planning and initiatives

Background

The Town of Cottesloe conducted a series of surveys and workshops to gather input from community members and stakeholder organisations.

A total of 43 community members completed the survey, which closed on 1 March 2026. Workshops were conducted on 24 April 2026 and were attended by 19 community members and 13 stakeholder representatives.

Quantitative data and written feedback were collected through the surveys, while the workshops provided additional written and verbal insights. Together, these sources informed the findings and recommendations presented in the Public Health Plan.

Public Health Plan 2026 - 2031 Survey

The Town of Cottesloe is seeking feedback to develop a Public Health Plan that will provide a strategic framework for the health and wellbeing of our community and visitors to the Town. This consultation closed on Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Learn more

Document Library

Draft Public Health Plan

Draft Public Health Plan 2026 - 2031

Background Documents

WA Public Health Act 2016

State Public Health Plan 2025 - 2030

Email Submission

You are also welcome to provide your feedback by emailing

town@cottesloe.wa.gov.au

FAQs

All local governments in Western Australia are required to prepare a Public Health Plan under the Public Health Act 2016. The Plan helps ensure local health priorities are identified and addressed through evidence-based actions and community input.

Anyone who lives, works, studies, volunteers, owns a business, or regularly visits Cottesloe is encouraged to provide feedback on the draft Plan.

Feedback received during this consultation will help refine and improve the draft Public Health Plan before it is presented to Council for consideration and adoption.

Yes. The document includes a full breakdown of findings gathered through community and stakeholder consultation, as well as a summary of key themes of written responses from the Town's survey.

No. Public health is broader than healthcare. It includes the social, environmental and economic factors that influence health and wellbeing, such as physical activity opportunities, social connection, access to services, community safety and environmental quality.

Who's Listening

Environmental Health Team

Town of Cottesloe

P: 9285 5000

E: town@cottesloe.wa.gov.au

Public Health Plan 2026 - 2031