City of South Perth Council Reconvenes Tonight to Conclude Adjourned Meeting

Council to Finalize Agenda Following Adjourned February Session

The City of South Perth is scheduled to reconvene its Ordinary Council Meeting tonight, Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to address unfinished business from its previous sitting. The meeting will commence at 6:00 PM at the South Perth Civic Centre Council Chamber, picking up from the session originally held on 24 February 2026.

The decision to reconvene follows a marathon session last week that was adjourned at 11:19 PM. Due to the volume of items and the depth of deliberation required, several significant agenda items remained outstanding. Tonight’s session is dedicated to concluding those deliberations. While the meeting is a continuation of the adjourned February session, it remains open to the public, and a live stream will be provided for those unable to attend the civic centre in person.

Key Issues and Local Context

The reconvened meeting comes at a time of heightened political activity across the metropolitan area. While the specific agenda for the remaining items in South Perth focuses on local planning and administrative matters, the broader political landscape in Perth has been dominated by discussions regarding urban mobility and infrastructure. Recently, Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has been advocating for a new city-wide transport blueprint developed by urban design firm Gehl, which includes ambitious plans for light rail and pedestrian-focused 'tram boulevards.'

This blueprint has seen significant debate between the City of Perth and the State Government, with Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti recently questioning the financial viability of such projects. Although the City of Perth Council does not have an ordinary meeting scheduled for today, the ongoing dialogue between the Lord Mayor and the State Government continues to influence local government priorities across the river in South Perth and beyond.

State Government Representation Abroad

On the state level, Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael is concluding his participation in the PDAC 2026 Convention in Toronto today. The trade mission, which began on 1 March, has focused on strengthening Western Australia’s strategic partnerships in the critical minerals and energy sectors. The Minister is leading a delegation of nearly 20 Western Australian companies to secure North American investment for major projects that are expected to drive economic growth in the Perth region over the coming years.

Public Participation

Residents of South Perth are reminded that tonight’s reconvened meeting will follow the standard protocols for an Ordinary Council Meeting. Although no new items can be added to the adjourned agenda, the outcomes of the remaining votes will be published in the official minutes later this week.