Advisory groups

The City of Stirling has several advisory groups made up of members of the community and who meet on a semi-regular basis.

Please note, these advisory group meetings are not open to the public.

Comprises of representatives from disability service organisations operating within the City, and residents who can contribute expertise and advice. The group oversees disability service matters such as access and inclusion. Council appoints community members to the Access and Inclusion Advisory Group for a two-year period in-line with local government elections. 

Access and Inclusion Advisory Group Terms of Reference.

2025 Meeting dates

  • 5 February 2025
  • 2 April 2025
  • 4 June 2025
  • 6 August 2025
  • 1 October 2025.

At its meeting held 7 December 2021 Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 1221/031) as follows:

"That Council DISBANDS the Heritage Advisory Group, and the City continues to ENGAGE with the community on heritage matters in a targeted way as required."

The group is made up of Councillors, community members and City officers, and assists in developing strategies, plans and public education campaigns on the conservation of our natural environment. Council appoints community members to the Environment Advisory Group for a two-year period in-line wtih local government elections. 

Environment Advisory Group Terms of Reference

2025 Meeting dates

  • 26 February 2025
  • 23 April 2025
  • 25 June 2025
  • 27 August 2025
  • 8 October 2025.

The group consists of Councillors, community members, representatives from organisations such as RAC, Main Roads WA and any relevant City officers and deals with issues on:

  • Road safety
  • Raising awareness of road safety and initiatives
  • Facilitating the development and implementation of road safety programs.
  • Council appoints community members to the Road Safety Advisory Group for a two-year period in-line with local government elections. 

Road Safety Advisory Group Terms of Reference

2025 Meeting dates

  • 5 March 2025
  • 7 May 2025
  • 2 July 2025
  • 3 September 2025
  • 5 November 2025.

Responsible for planning and testing local emergency management arrangements.

It comprises representatives from various agencies and community groups such as the WA Police, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and the Red Cross. Council appoints community members to the Local Emergency Management Committee for a two-year period in-line wtih local government elections. 

Local Emergency Management Committee Terms of Reference

Meetings take place on the third Friday in February, May, August and November at 8.00am.

The purpose of the group is to provide the local community with an opportunity to provide regular input to the City on cycling infrastructure and policy implementation in the City of Stirling. Council appoints community members to the Cycling Advisory Group for a two-year period in-line wtih local government elections. 

Cycling Advisory Group Terms of Reference

2025 Meeting dates

  • 19 February 2025
  • 16 April 2025
  • 18 June 2025
  • 20 August 2025
  • 15 October 2025.

The intention and purpose of the Crime Prevention Advisory Group is to:

  • To discuss community safety issues, suggesting appropriate strategies
  • To be aware of existing and potential community safety issues
  • To address issues by developing, implementing and evaluating appropriate strategies

Meetings take place every three months.