Council News

Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick Councils have achieved a massive milestone this October. Compost Revolution, a program started by the three Councils to help locals learn how to compost and reduce food waste, has turned 10!

News: Sydney Water is currently repairing a damaged wastewater pipe along the Diamond Bay Cliff walkway, between Kimberley Street and Craig Avenue, Vaucluse. This work will help to improve the wastewater system and ensure it remains reliable, to protect public health and the environment.

Our Rangers, Beach Ambassadors and Lifeguards have been monitoring our public open spaces across the long weekend. Whilst our beaches and our parks have been busy, most people have been doing the right thing and following the Public Health Orders.

Waverley Council wishes to advise that Bondi Beach is nearing capacity. If people continue to come to Bondi Beach and crowds grow further, restricted access to the sand may need to be implemented.

News item: This week I moved a Mayoral Minute noting a range of measures to help keep the community safe when visiting our public places during the warmer months.

News item: A bumper agenda was debated at this week's Council meeting including the election of Deputy Mayor.

Magpies usually breed during Spring every year, and it's during this time that their protective swooping behaviour is in full force.  Magpies are urban species too, so there is generally no escaping them but you can try to prevent and avoid a magpie attack by following these tips.

News item: Waverley Council is inviting the community to register to take part in our upcoming information session about this exciting project.

News item: Waverley Council is pleased with the overall behaviour of visitors to our beaches and reminds people to observe Public Health Orders at all times.

The behaviour of visitors to our beaches and parks today has been really pleasing so far and we encourage that behaviour to continue as we head into the warmer months.

News item: Waverley Council is encouraging anyone considering visiting our public places this weekend to observe the current Public Health Orders in place which limit outdoor gatherings to 20 people.

News item: Waverley Council will be carrying out maintenance works in early September to improve the safety of the Bondi Park outdoor fitness station at North Bondi.

News item: Our new pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) bays provides safe access for ride share vehicles, taxis and the general public to move around high traffic areas such as Bondi Junction interchange and Bondi Beach.

News item: To mark Emergency Preparedness Week, 31 August to 6 September, Resilient Sydney member Waverley Council is encouraging residents to download a free app that helps users prepare for emergencies through the development of an emergency plan on their phone.

News item: A number of significant community projects were debated and progressed at last night’s Council meeting including the Bondi Memorial Project and the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club conservation upgrade.

News item: Waverley Council is inviting the community to have its say about allowing dogs at Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama.

Waverley Council's small grants program, which offers funding of up to $5,000 for individuals and community groups, is now open. If you have a great idea that would benefit our community, apply now.

News item: Waverley Council is urging people to stay safe next week with swells of around four metres and onshore south-easterly winds forecasted to impact Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches.

News item: The Trust this week celebrated its 20th anniversary with a significant donation yesterday to three charities making a significant difference in the community.

News item: Waverley Council urges people in the strongest possible terms to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 outbreaks occurring across Sydney by observing the relevant public health orders limiting outdoor gatherings to no more than 20 people in our parks, beaches and coastal walks. We also remind people of the need to stay socially distanced in our public places.