Category: Douglas Shire Council News Releases

After a week’s leave, Douglas Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Mark Stoermer, has now confirmed he wishes to move onto new adventures.

The next instalment of Fishing For the Future calls for Charter Fishers in the Douglas Shire to come together for a workshop at the Port Douglas Community Hall Wednesday 25 August.

Various media reports state that the Douglas Shire CEO, Mark Stoermer went on leave on Thursday last week and that Juanita Warner has been appointed as acting CEO. Some broadcast and social media reports are saying that he resigned on Thursday.

Douglas Shire Council have released concept designs for a proposed playground under the famous fig tree in Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas.

“I can present examples of plastic-free alternatives and help in a meaningful way to guide the process and help business make a start in their plastic-free journey.”

A Special Meeting of the Douglas Shire Council will be held on Tuesday 15 June 2021 commencing at 10am at the Council Chambers, 64-66 Front Street, Mossman.

A Special Meeting of the Douglas Shire Council will be held on Tuesday 8 June 2021 commencing at 10am at the Council Chambers, 64-66 Front Street, Mossman.

Douglas Shire Council have unanimously resolved to request the Chief Executive Officer, through the Audit Committee, to engage an independent probity auditor to analyse the ferry contract process to ensure public trust and understanding in the decision-making.

A toxicology report, commissioned by Douglas Shire Council, has confirmed a number of rosewood trees on Warner St were poisoned.

Douglas Shire Council recently engaged research company, Market Facts, to complete a 2021 Community Satisfaction and Attitudes Survey.