Local governments

Support and advice

Services to improve the capacity of local governments to respond to community demands and expectations, levels of accountability and legislative compliance

Local Government Regulatory Approach

Supporting and enforcing effective regulation of the local government sector within WA.

Acts and regulations

The department administers a number of acts of parliament covering a range of issues, and develops and amends acts and regulations within its responsibility.

Financial Assistance Grants

Local Government Financial Assistance Grants, funded by the Commonwealth Government, are distributed among 137 local governments in Western Australia each year.

Local Government Compliance Framework

Providing transparency and giving local governments and the public certainty about the department's approach to managing complaints.

MyCouncil

The MyCouncil website is a place where you can find out how local governments are raising, spending and managing their money.

Compliance Audit Return 2023

An online portal to prepare and submit the 2023 Compliance Audit Return (CAR).

Breaches of the Local Government Act

Investigating complaints relating to minor or serious breaches of the Local Government Act 1995 and its subsidiary legislation.

Local government audit contracts

​Local government contract information from the current audit firms.

Caravans and camping grounds

The department administers the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 (the Act).

Financial better practice review

A key strategic priority for DLGSC is to develop a supportive environment and provide local governments with the tools to build a transparent, robust, and innovative sector.

Council member training

On 27 June 2019, changes to the Local Government Act 1995 were passed by Parliament which require all council members to undertake training within the first 12 months of being elected.

Induction for prospective candidates

Being a council member is a big commitment. This induction course has been developed to assist your understanding of what your obligations and commitments will be if you are elected.

Placemaking training

Access free placemaking training through Town Team Movement until July 2025, available for all local government staff and elected members.