The City and the Department of Education worked together to design and construct a shared Neighbourhood Park and oval, that will be used in conjunction with the newly built Maakarol Primary School, completed in 2025.

Tender for construction of the pavilion is underway, submissions are under assessment with a projected site start of January 2026.

In 2025, the City provided online workshops for small business owners wanting to start or support existing business’s growth with focus sessions such as ‘How to write a business plan’, ‘Xero for beginners’ and ‘social media for beginners using Meta’.

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The City is progressing its draft Tree Protection and Management Local Planning Policy which aims to clarify which trees should be protected by defining what counts as a protected tree and requiring developers to submit management plans for these trees at all stages of planning and development.

Public consultation was held from June to July 2025 with a Council decision expected to be made in November 2025.

In 2024, the City completed a new children’s crossing on Lakefield Drive, adjacent to Brabham Primary School. The crossing improves safety for students and allows WA Police to appoint a traffic warden at the site.

A Swan Multicultural Leaders Forum was held on June 26, 2025 attended by 76 community leaders.

The City supported the Perth Arabeen Walk on August 10 and the Ballajurra Community Fair is planned for October 19, 2025.