Published on Thursday, 31 July 2025 at 2:10:33 PM
With the recent wet weather, we have rolled out some fantastic indoor events that kept locals entertained and warm.
From handing out free coffees during Plastic Free July, to running insightful workshops about mental health, and celebrating NAIDOC Week, it’s been lovely to see our community out and about.
We’ve also been advocating to the State Government for more support on essential drainage infrastructure and the relocation of the two concrete batching plants in Claisebrook.
Keep reading to find out more about what’s been happening at Vincent over the past month.
To embrace Plastic Free July, we launched a mystery cafe campaign, rewarding hundreds of people who brought their reusable cup or opted for dine-in with a free coffee.
The campaign was a huge success, giving back to those making sustainable choices at cafes such as Cranked Coffee and The Bodhi Tree Bookstore Cafe.
To support native birdlife in Vincent, we’ve teamed up with bird experts to run a series of free events for our community.
From guided walks to garden tips and a powerful owl documentary screening, we’ll be sharing simple ways to make your neighbourhood a more welcoming place for birds.
I am always advocating for investment and support on matters that benefit the everyday lives of our residents.
There have been recent burst sewerage pipe incidents in Spearwood, Beaconsfield and Caversham, which resulted in wastewater encroaching on parks, residential homes and into the Swan River.
Thankfully, none of these happened near Vincent, but we really do not want to see this happening anywhere in the metropolitan area.
While we do our best to maintain these ageing sewerage assets, we are urging the State Government to better invest in upgrades to their own infrastructure and to work with us on a delivery plan.
This would ensure drains and sewerage pipes in the inner-city can cope with the rising population and density growth over the next few years.
We’re also calling on the State Government to stop giving the two concrete batching plants in Claisebrook any more time extensions and amended approvals, and to acquire these sites for housing.
They’re located just minutes away from the CBD and are very well connected to public transport routes. They are prime locations for mixed-use developments of up to 12 storeys.
We want to give relief to residents and businesses who have been suffering from the amenity impacts of these concrete operations.
Cats have been a hot topic over the past few weeks.
The WA Feral Cat Working Group recently unveiled a survey of local governments, which found only three out of 26 councils have been successful in bringing in permanent cat containment laws.
We have successfully rolled out cat prohibited areas in some of our popular parks.
However, we want the State Government to approve local councils’ bids to be able to introduce stronger rules to ensure owners keep their pets safe at home. This is so that we not only protect domestic cats but also local wildlife.
The working group is also calling on a review of the Cat Act and we agree that this needs to happen as soon as possible.
I recently joined other Perth metro Mayors at the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra.
Despite the frosty temperatures and picking up the flu, it was a worthwhile trip and highlighted how important it is to have a seat at the table representing Vincent.
Major decisions were made on the priorities for local governments to take up to their Federal counterparts.
Vincent and other inner-city councils were outnumbered compared to regional councils that have different demographics and challenges, so it was critical to have our say.
We will continue to advocate for things that matter most to our community.
Best wishes,
Mayor Alison Xamon
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