The most recent version of the Ellenbrook Local Area Plan was adopted in April 2023.

The plan highlights the priorities of the community identified during the consultation period. It also creates a roadmap for the City to plan for and deliver outcomes that meet the aspirations and needs of the community.

• The City provides staff to run the Youth Leadership Committee which delivers activities and events such as RUOK day and Halloween events with a minimum of 10 to 15 regular participants
• The City undertook several park upgrades (shade sail installations, BBQ replacement, lighting, etc.) and playground equipment replacement.

Badminton Park

Aveley Central Park

Holdsworth Park

Wistful Wetland

Moulton Wetland

Coolamon Oval

Ellenbrook District Open Space

Brook Park

• On the 10th of July 2024, Council resolved to approve the Tree Protection and Management Policy for advertising. The policy aims to encourage and facilitate the retention and maintenance of the urban tree canopy cover. The policy is planned to be advertised in late 2024. Read More Here.
• City of Swan residents and businesses have access to a diverse range of services aimed at promoting responsible waste management, recycling, and fostering sustainable practices within our community such as Cloths Swap events, waste education games and hire of reusable party kits. Read More Here.
• In 2023/24, the City gave away nearly 7,000 plants and trees across the local area to be planted on residents’ property. Residents can also collect up to half a cubic metre of free mulch from the Bullsbrook Recycling Centre. Read More Here.
• The City supports 11 Friends of Groups and volunteers have completed over 1,500 hours of environmental restoration activities (weeding, litter removal and tree/wetland planting) within the Ellenbrook local area in 2023.
• To better manage and reduce waste production, the City is introducing a three-bin kerbside collection system later in 2024. Properties will soon have three bins: recycling, general waste and FOGO. Read More Here

• The City now has 10 mobile CCTV units deployed throughout the Ellenbrook LAP area.
• On the 12th of June 2024, Council resolved to adopt the City’s Community Safety Plan which identified six focus areas to guide City actions, develop partnerships and advocate for funding. Read More Here. City officers and Councillors also meet regularly with local WA Police Officers in Charge, where key local priority crime prevention matters are discussed and prioritised for collaborative action.

• The City of Swan has joined the Small Business Friendly Local Governments (SBFLG) initiative, aiming to support local businesses by providing helpful welcome packs for new businesses, offering a range of professional development opportunities and sponsoring a business awards program that recognises and encourages success – and much more. Read More Here.
• To increase business attraction, in 2023 the City delivered a Business Mentoring and Thrive Online mentoring program attended by 23 participants. The City also distributed 16 free Digital Solution consultation vouchers.
• In 2023, 1,460 new businesses (sole traders, companies and partnerships) were created in the local area, representing an increase of 61% from 2022.