Find out about Shire office closures, bin collection changes, and who to call for after-hours assistance during the upcoming Christmas and New Year period

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is inviting community members, businesses, and stakeholders to provide feedback on its Draft Economic Development and Tourism Strategy (2024-2034).

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has been awarded a $1,500 grant from the State Government to deliver a youth fest event as part of Youth Week WA 2025.

Jarrahdale is on track to claim the reins as Western Australia’s first Horse Trail Town, with work underway on 28 kilometres of new and enhanced trails to suit riders of all abilities.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, in partnership with Common Ground Trails, is calling on the community to share their feedback via a drop-in session for the new Byford Pump Track, set to begin construction in 2025.

Jarrahdale Cemetery, located opposite Kitty’s Gorge trail, now features new facilities designed to enhance the experience for Shire residents and visitors alike.

Works on a new pedestrian maze crossing on Keirnan Street are set to commence on Monday, 9 December.

Find out what you can do and who to call if you spot a snake around your property. 

Shire President Rob Coales and CEO, Paul Martin, have had two productive days in Canberra at the National Growth Areas Alliance National Congress.

The Shire welcomes a new report which names a strategic corridor in the Shire as key to unlocking thousands of housing opportunities.

It’s time to dust off those lights and make the Shire sparkle because our Christmas Lights Competition is back for another year!

The Friends of Brickwood Reserve are calling on community members to join their mission to preserve one of Byford’s most unique and endangered natural habitats.

The Perth Hills Tourism Alliance (PHTA) took home gold in the Excellence in Local Government Award for Tourism category at the annual Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards on 9 November.

The latest stage of the Shire’s hypergrowth roads program is complete.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and the Hopeland Community Association have signed an important user agreement that ensures the continued use of Hopeland Hall. A cherished local landmark, the building was constructed in 1933 and served as a School between 1933 – 1968.

The Shire is thrilled to launch a week-long series of activities for seniors to connect during WA Seniors Week!

Road works are scheduled to take place on Kardan Boulevard starting on Thursday 31 October.

Road widening and rehabilitation works are officially underway on a section of Hopeland Road.

SJ Shire was recently recognised with a Volunteer Employer Recognition Award for our support of emergency services volunteers.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale welcomed the WA State Government to our community on Monday morning as part of the Community Cabinet visit.

The Shire is launching live streaming for its council meetings, a significant step forward in enhancing transparency, accessibility, and public engagement within the community.

Applications are open for the October round of our General Grants - apply today!

Waste has been a hot topic in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale since the forced closure of the Watkins Road Waste and Recycling Transfer Station (WTS) in October last year.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, in partnership with the City of Armadale and the City of Gosnells, is excited to announce a significant funding boost for the 'Switch Your Thinking' program, thanks to a $500,000 investment from the Cook Labor Government.

The Shire has hosted Shane Love MLA, Leader of the Nationals in WA, along with Morgan Byas, Nationals WA candidate for Darling Range.

A Special Council Meeting of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will be held on Monday, 7 October 2024 in the Council Chambers.

This week the Shire was pleased to host Libby Mettam MLA, advocating for SJ's key infrastructure projects.

Nominations are now open for the Clem Kentish Community Service Award and the Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has been recognised as the inaugural recipient of the Local Government Authority of the Year award at the 2024 Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) Awards.

The Shire has launched a CCTV Subsidy Program to help local residents and businesses purchase a security system.