The Shire has three vacancies in the Broome Ward and one in the Dampier Ward in this year’s election, which will be held on Saturday, October 16. For more information on becoming a Shire Councillor, click below:
Election 2021
The Shire of Broome is acutely aware that a shortage of rental properties and accommodation options in our town is adding undue stress to residents and visitors – and is committed to being part of the solution. For more information, click below:
Housing in the Shire of Broome FAQs
With continued concerns over COVID-19, the Shire of Broome is endeavouring to keep the community updated with the latest news. For more information click below:
COVID-19 latest
Links to resources around Arts and Culture in Broome.
The Library is available to all members of the community and is well stocked with over 22,000 volumes.
Services for the Shire of Broome community.
Learn more about upcoming events and book venues here.
The Parks and Gardens Department maintains 37 parks, playgrounds and reserves and 53 roundabouts and traffic islands around the town.
Public Health and Safety information including cyclone and emergency management, food safety and mosquito control.
Rangers manage services around animals, bushfires, infringements, litter, vehicles and camping.
Parks and gardens, beaches, Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre, sports and leisure.
Access and inclusion, citizenship and safety and crime prevention.
The Shire of Broome undertook a Community Perceptions Survey in mid-2020 to gauge residents' thoughts on our town.
The Community Safety Forum was developed following the results of the Shire’s Community Perceptions Survey - with public safety the number one issue highlighted by respondents.
The Shire of Broome is acutely aware that a shortage of rental properties and accommodation options in our town is adding undue stress to residents and visitors – and is committed to being part of the solution.