Use of Public Open Space

Waverley Council offers a variety of public open space including parks, beaches, streets, malls and cemeteries, for activities including meetings, picnics, sport, weddings, filming, markets, commercial promotions (please note, no commercial activity is permitted in Tamarama and Bronte), etc. Council permission may be required.

Activities requiring permit

You will need a permit to engage in any of the following activities:

  • Film and photography
  • Organised sport
  • Picnics or other informal gatherings of over 50 people
  • Wedding ceremonies
  • Erection of any structures, including marquees, jumping castles, etc
  • Use of any equipment, including barbecues, public address systems, scaffolding, etc
  • Corporate promotion, product sale, charity events
  • Fitness training: please see Fitness Groups & Personal Trainers information

Please note that users of Council property can be asked by Council officers to produce a valid permit.

If uncertain whether you need a permit, feel free to contact the relevant Council officer listed below.

Application and approval procedure

  1. For more information on venues and locations go to: or feel free to discuss your needs with the relevant officer listed below.
  2. Complete and submit an application form, attaching any required or relevant material. Do not attach payment.
  3. The assessing officer will contact you to discuss details, fees and methods of payment.
  4. Do not proceed with activities until either in possession of a permit, or advised that no permit is required.

Contacting Council

VENUE OFFICER TEL FAX EMAIL
All beaches & Bondi Park Jodie Walker 83623406    83623430   projectofficerbb@waverley.nsw.gov.au
All other parks & reserves Dov Midalia 93867999 93892612 millhilla@waverley.nsw.gov.au
All streets Anne Ahrens 83058480 93871820 annea@waverley.nsw.gov.au
All cemeteries Martin Forrester-Reid   96654938 96654785 cemetery@waverley.nsw.gov.au
Bondi Junction Town Centre  Linda McDonald 83058419 93860527 lindam@waverley.nsw.gov.au

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