Population 70,472 (2015 est) Mayor Barry Mckenna Area 34.6 km² | Established 1897 Founded 1897 | |
Points of interest Mighty Jungle Indoor Pl, Tranby House, Maylands Waterland, Claughton Reserve, Maylands Pensinsula parkrun | ||
The City of Bayswater is a local government area in the inner northeastern suburbs of the Western Australian capital city of Perth, about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Perth's central business district. The City covers an area of 32.8 square kilometres (12.7 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 70,472 (2015). The City of Bayswater is a member of the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council.
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Map of Bayswater, WA, Australia
History
The Bayswater Road District was created on 5 March 1897. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960. On 29 October 1983 it attained city status. In 1998 the suburb of Maylands was transferred into the City of Bayswater from the City of Stirling. The portion of the suburb of Noranda north of Widgee Road was transferred to the City of Bayswater from the City of Swan on 1 July 2016.
Past Mayors Albert, Sylvan (2013-2015). Kenyon, Terry (2005-2007, 2009-2013). Magro, Lou (2007-2009) D'Orazio, John (1984-2001).
Past Deputy Mayors Sabatino, Michael (2013-2015). McKenna, Barry (2009-2013). McClelland, Ian (1992-2001, 2005-2007). D'Orazio, John (1982-1984). Adele Farina (1989-1990)
Past Councillors Albert, Sylvan (1999-2001, 2007-2015). Anderton, Mike ( -2015). Cooke, Veronica. D'Orazio, John (1981-2001). Gaunt, Terry ( - 2007). Magro, Lou (-2011). McClelland, Ian (1986-2007). Pittaway, Graham( -2013). Robinson, Marlene (1992-2013). Sabatino, Michael ( -2015). Toldo, Martin (2011-2015). Turkington, Sonia ( -2013).
Wards
The City is divided into 4 wards. The mayor is elected from among the councillors.
Cr Barry McKenna (1991–present), Cr Chris Cornish (2011–present), Cr Sally Palmer (2015–present)
Cr Alan Radford (2013–present), Cr Michelle Sutherland (2013–present), Cr Brent Fleeton (2015–present)
Cr John Rifici (2013–present), Cr Catherine Ehrhardt (2015–present)
Cr Terry Kenyon (1993–present), Cr Stephanie Coates (2013–present), Cr Dan Bull (2015-present)
Current Mayor: Cr Barry McKenna (19 Oct 2015–present). Current Deputy Mayor: Cr Stephanie Coates (19 Oct 2015–present)