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Find information and other resources for the bushfire 2021.

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Labour Day Public Holiday

City of Swan administration services will be closed for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday March 1, 2021. Urgent assistance is available on 9267 9267. Bins will be collected as normal.

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COVID-19 latest information

If you are visiting any City facilities from Monday, February 15 2021, you must register using the SafeWA smartphone app or the paper register available.

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Bushfire financial assistance

Financial assistance is available for people impacted by the bushfires. Find out more.

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Keeping bees

Bee keeping can be a rewarding hobby. A beehive produces honey and other products that can be harvested, and bees are important pollinators of many fruits, flowers and vegetables. However, there are a number of things you need to consider if you are planning on establishing and managing beehives.

Do I need approval from the City of Swan?

Information about keeping bees in the City of Swan and what approvals might be required.

Some requirements for keeping bees

Information about the requirements that should be adhered to when keeping bees.

What about selling the honey?

Information about personal consumption and registering as a food business if you want to sell your honey direct to the consumer.

Bee hives and your neighbours

Information about what to do if you are experiencing a problem from a bee hive on a neighbouring property or what to do if the City receives a complaint about your bee hive.

What if the City receives a complaint about my beehives?

Find out how the City would investigate a complaint

Need more information about keeping bees?

Some government agencies and community organisations can help you find out more about keeping bees.

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