The Association carried out an organisational restructure in early 2007. One of the outcomes of the restructure was the establishment of the Planning & Community Development Policy Team. The Team also incorporates the Emergency Management Services and WALGA ICT Online Services.

The Planning & Community Development Policy Team provides advice and assistance on government policy and legislation that impacts Local Government functions including Arts & Culture; Building; Community Development; Community Safety & Crime Prevention; Disability Services; Emergency Management; Environmental & Public Health; Heritage; Housing; Information Communication Technologies; Landuse Planning; Sport & Recreation; Tourism; and Urban Development.

The Team also produces a fortnightly Planning & Community Development Newsletter which provides local governments with the latest news updates, funding opportunities and opportunities for consultation.

• Allison Hailes: Executive Manager, Planning & Community Development - 9213 2018 or email
• Andrew Anderst: LCC Help Desk - 9213 2081 or email
• Beryl Foster: Policy Manager, Planning & Development - 9213 2056 or email
• Jacque Taylor: Administration Support Officer - 9213 2058 or email
• Jessica Lenney: Planning & Community Development Policy Officer - 9213 2064 or email
• John Lane: Emergency Management Coordinator - 9213 2074 or email
• Marcel Doust: ICT Policy & Program Officer - 9213 2016 or email
• Michele Poepjes: Policy Manager, Community - 9213 2044 or email
• Philip McGuigan: ICT Policy & Program Manager - 9213 2080 or email
• Richard Struik: Community Policy Officer - 9213 2082 or email