Published on Thursday, 3 July 2025 at 9:44:00 AM

Dear Vincent community,

We’re going back to basics with the 2025/26 Budget.

Each year, we focus on delivering essential services, maintaining infrastructure and rolling out projects that matter most to the community.

This year is no different.

We know that some within our community are doing it tough, and like many households and businesses, the City is also navigating the impact of rising costs.

At the same time, we remain committed to delivering the high standard of services our community values.

In response to these challenges, we have worked hard to make financially responsible decisions when forming the budget and setting rates.

The 4.5 per cent rate increase for the majority of ratepayers aligns with the City’s Long Term Financial Plan 2024/25 – 2033/34 and equates to $1.41 per week or $73.25 per year.

We are lifting rates for vacant residential property by 25 per cent to encourage owners to act.

There are too many empty homes and blocks that are eyesores and attract anti-social behaviour. It’s time for these to be developed to alleviate the State’s housing shortage.

The budget includes much-needed investment to upgrade footpaths, playgrounds and sporting facilities, increase tree canopy and improve accessibility across Vincent. We want to be a city where everyone can move safely and comfortably.

Our ongoing efforts to increase canopy coverage continues, with hundreds of trees to be planted on our verges and at Hyde Park, where we sadly lost trees due to the polyphagous shot-hole borer infestation.

People from all walks of life love attending free events, participating in meaningful workshops and programs, and appreciating local art. We will be sponsoring a variety of community events, holding a range of insightful workshops and supporting art projects.

As a small local government, we do rely on funding from the State and Federal Governments to deliver major projects that benefit people beyond Vincent.

This year I will be advocating strongly for an upgrade of Leederville train station, relocating the concrete batching plants away from Claisebrook, developing the East Perth Power Station, upgrading Leederville Oval and transforming the area around Dorrien Gardens into a vibrant Little Italy Precinct.

I encourage you to follow our social media channels and sign up to the e-newsletter to stay up to date on what’s happening in your neighbourhood.

Best wishes,

Mayor Alison Xamon

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