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- Your trees, plants & garden Tree pruning, native gardens and Living Connections
- Neighbourhood issues Report and resolve common issues
- Pets Dog and cat ownership, lost animals and off-leash parks
- Precinct committees Your local connection to Council
- Waverley LGA Maps Maps of the environment, planning zones and more
- Payments Pay for rates, certificates, permits and licences
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Community
Community
- Over 55s Services and programs for people over 55
- Children, youth & family services Child care, youth programs, kids activities and events,...
- Cultural diversity Cultural diversity policy, services including interpret...
- Disability inclusion Services and support for people with a disability
- Housing & homelessness Affordable Housing Program, homelessness and support
- Volunteering & Neighbourhood Projects Connecting locals with community projects
- Awards & Grants Apply for a community grant, financial support for comm...
- Community Profile Waverley Demographic Profile and Social Atlas
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Business
Business
- Resources for Business Events, grants and support
- Innovation Roadmap 2025 to support business
- Tourism Home to Australia's most famous beach.
- Sponsorship Support local events
- Procurement Submitting tenders & expressions of interest to Council
- Commercial waste & recycling services Tailored waste services for business
- Mobile vending Waverley has limited mobile vending licenses
- Hello Bondi Council’s website to help visitors enjoy their stay
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Recreation
Recreation
- Events Find out what’s on in your area. This is your guide to ...
- Places of interest Historic buildings, markets, dining and Bondi Pavilion
- School Holiday Programs Fun-filled activities, workshops and events.
- Beaches & coast Information on our beaches and coastline, Bondi, Tamara...
- Parks & reserves Location, public facilities and accessibility
- Arts & culture Artistic vision, creative programs, spaces and awards
- Sport facilities & hire Sport facilities inc Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre
- Venue & open spaces hire Hire for private, community and commercial events
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Environment
Environment
- Council leadership on environmental action Research, strategies and Council programs
- Climate resilience and reducing emissions Switch to electric, go solar and grants for apartments
- Water and the coast Keep beaches clean, save water and enjoy the sea
- Towards zero waste Reduce waste at home and at work
- Public tree management & urban greening Street Tree Masterplan and planting zones
- Native vegetation and animal habitat Join Bushcare and enjoy Waverley’s natural spaces
- Transport Council policy, bike and car share, electric vehicles
- Second Nature Council’s environmental news and events hub
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Planning & Development
Planning & Development
- Development Applications The DA process, key documents & community consultation
- DA Tracking Tool Search a Development Application by number or date
- Application forms & certificates Includes Construction and Occupation Certificates
- Waverley Local Planning Panel (WLPP) DA determination panel
- Compliance & regulations Including fire safety, flood, waste and health
- Heritage & design Conservation Areas, Design Excellence and Awards
- Strategic town planning How Waverley fits into the state and regional vision
- Major projects Council-delivered building, streets and parks
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Council
Council
- Organisation structure Information on how Council delivers services, organisat...
- Mayor & councillors Your Mayor, Councillors, wards and contact details
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- Policies, procedures & plans Key operational and strategic plans of Council, reports
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- Your trees, plants & garden
- Neighbourhood issues
- Pets
- Precinct committees
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Your trees, plants & garden
This section is primarily focussed on trees, plants and gardens on private land. See the Public Tree Management section for information regarding street and park trees, and Public Gardening for community opportunities regarding shared and verge gardens.
Explore below how to apply to prune or remove trees on private land, deal with disputes and start a native garden including Council's Living Connections program.
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Starting a native garden
Use the Waverley Habitat Gardening Guide to create an urban habitat in your garden, plus access free plants through the Living Connections program and reduced price compost supplies.
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Tree pruning and removal
How to apply to prune or remove a tree/s on private property.
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Significant Tree Register
A list of trees that have special recognition & protections in the LGA.
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Trees and development
Management of trees on development sites and advice on preparing documentation.
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Tree disputes between neighbours
How to confirm if a tree permit has been obtained, plus navigating issues related to neighbouring trees.
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Street trees causing property damage
How to address concerns regarding suspected damage to property and water / sewage network caused by trees.
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Weeds
How to identify weeds, priority weed management and notification obligations.
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