Precinct committees
Precincts are committees of residents who meet regularly to discuss matters of concern to the local area. Precinct meetings are organised by volunteer local residents who are elected annually by members.
There are 13 Precincts covering all Waverley residents. All residents living within the boundaries of their Precinct are welcome to participate in their Precinct Committee Meetings. If you are not sure of which Precinct you belong to, visit our street search page.
Attending your local Precinct Committee Meeting is a great way to keep in touch with what is going on in your local area and how Council can assist.
Council staff and Councillors frequently attend meetings to provide information and to take Precinct concerns back to Council.
Waverley Council and Precinct Committees
Waverley Council has supported a resident Precinct system for over 30 years because we are committed to encouraging resident participation in Council decision-making. Council works closely with the Precincts and regularly sends out information which include:
- development applications in the area
- traffic management proposals
- Council policies and management plans
- landscaping and environmental plans
- changes to local services
- community services
The comments and recommendations of the Precinct meetings are forwarded to Council where appropriate action is taken. Council will consider Precinct comments as an important input into decision-making about changes, developments or plans for improvements for the area. Precincts are not decision-making committees, but a source of community opinion for your elected Councillors and for Council Officers.
Your Precinct Committee Meeting
For further information download our Precinct Handbook: Precinct Policy and Operational Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Precinct meetings are run according to an agenda which is available online and sent out to all residents in the area about a week before the meeting. The agenda lists all topics that will be discussed as well as a `general business’ section where residents can raise any items or issues that aren’t listed on the agenda. Any resident can put an item on the agenda by calling the precinct Convenor or Council’s Community Liaison Coordinator.
Your issue doesn’t have to be on the agenda for you to discuss it - you can raise it in General Business on the night.
Precinct meetings are run by a Convenor (elected at their Annual General Meeting) who will ensure that everyone present has an equal chance to voice their views and opinions. Other Executive positions may include: Secretary, Traffic Representative, Development Application Representative.
There is generally a lot of lively discussion at precinct meetings, and sometimes residents vote on important decisions. The Convenor refers all decisions made by the precinct meeting to Council for consideration and follow up.
Precinct meetings are public meetings and all residents are welcome.
Ward Councillors and Council officers also attend precinct meetings from time to time to hear what residents have to say. Guest speakers may be invited to present on a range of topics.
The precinct Secretary takes minutes of the precinct meetings which are then forwarded to Council for actioning and posting on Council’s Precinct site.
Simply turn up at the meeting – there is no need to book or advise your attendance in advance. To find out more, contact your precinct representative (find them here) or contact our Community Liaison Coordinator (see contact information below).
Council runs or supports a range of other activities and programs that may suit your area of interest e.g. Bushcare groups, Friends of a particular park or facility and Civic Pride activities. To find out about our current community consultations visit haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/
Need more information?
Contact Council's Community Liaison Coordinator on 9083 8120 or email precincts@waverley.nsw.gov.au
Need more information?
Council's Community Liaison Coordinator
E: precincts@waverley.nsw.gov.au
P: 9083 8120