Council News

Who would have known back in 1978, when a group of wind energy champions decided to run a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that the Festival of the Winds would be born and end up as one of the biggest and most loved kite flying festivals in the world!

Waverley Council is thrilled to announce the longlist for the 2019 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award celebrating excellence in research and writing in Australia.

The now vandalised Luke Cornish mural will be replaced after the completion of an EOI process run by Council staff, Waverley Mayor John Wakefield explains.

News item: Waverley Council and ACON are inviting artists to submit their expressions of interest for the first phase of the Bondi Memorial Project at Marks Park, Tamarama.

News item: Waverley Council has voted unanimously to approve a license for Sculpture by the Sea for 2019 supporting the event for this year.

Almost 400 entries were received across a range of mediums including drawing, print making and oil painting.

News item: Waverley Council’s focus in upgrading Marks Park has been on improving amenities for the community and providing access and facilities for those with accessibility needs that meet our obligations under Australian law.

News item: 98.3% of online respondents were in support of Council’s proposed concept for a 10km/h shared zone.

News item: Waverley Council is proud to present Archibald Prize-nominated artist Luke Cornish’s solo exhibition THE SEA at Bondi Pavilion Gallery until 8 August as part of Bondi Winter Magic, 28 June to 29 July.

News item: Phil O’Sullivan OAM talks about his 96-year connection to Waverley for our Waverley 160 social media campaign.

WAVERLEY 160: In the lead-up to Waverley's 160th anniversary on Sunday, 16 June 2019, Mayor of Waverley, John Wakefield, speaks about his connection to the area and his hopes for the future.

We are receiving a lot of enquiries from people interested in knowing more about a recent listing of names that appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald and NSW Government Gazette this week.

News item: Check out the talented entries on exhibition at Waverley Library until 24 July 2019.

News item: Waverley Council is building a new playground, accessible pathway and stairs at Marks Park as part of $736,000 upgrade project.

News item: It's the 160th anniversary of Waverley and we want to share your story!

News item: At Waverley Council, we focus on ways to make parking more equitable and affordable for our residents.

News item: Waverley Local Hero Awards 2019 winners announced

Opening and running a café, small bar or restaurant in Waverley just got easier!
Through one online portal you will receive step-by-step guidance and support across local, state and federal government requirements, to open and grow your business. Easy to do Business is free of charge and gives you peace of mind by letting you know upfront the time and effort involved.

News item: Register to have your say about the design and management of these green spaces.