Council News

The 46^th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is taking place in February and March, and Waverley is playing host to a bumper calendar of events throughout the festival.

The program at Bondi Pavilion and surrounds offers markets, music, art, workshops, talks and more!

Waverley Council is encouraging visitors to our beaches, parks and reserves to celebrate safely this Australia Day, Friday 26 January 2024.

At a meeting late last month, Waverley Council unanimously agreed to take action to improve the handling of electric share bikes by operators, following an increase in complaints about inconsiderately dumped bikes.

Waverley Council is encouraging the community to plan ahead for this weekend's extreme weather conditions.

The Bronte Ocean Pool is one of Sydney’s most popular ocean pools, and is a much-loved community destination for locals and visitors alike. Waverley Council is currently open to community feedback on proposed upgrades to the pool.

Waverley Council is encouraging residents, schools, and businesses in the area to get into the festive spirit by decorating their outdoor spaces and entering their handiwork into the Light Up Waverley festive lights competition.

Read about the outcomes of tonight's meeting.

Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, shares her disappointment in the outcome of the Voice to Parliament Referendum on 14 October.

Free to the public, this year’s exhibition features over 100 impressive artworks, which can be found along our very own Bondi to Tamarama walk from 20 October to 6 November.

Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, today expressed her deep shock at the attacks on civilians in Israel.

Waverley Council is proud to announce the finalists in the 2023 Brightest & Best Business Awards, which celebrate the hard work, innovation, and commitment of our local businesses which make Waverley an outstanding place to live, work, and shop.

Waverley Council is participating in a cross-council initiative to trial crumb rubber asphalt which is made of recycled tyres.

Cash in or bag a bargain when the Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff, returns to Waverley this Spring. With garage sales across Australia on two weekends in November (11-12 and 18-19), the event is a great chance to turn your stash into cash and shop epic stuff at retro prices.

Waverley Library has become the first library in New South Wales to offer a digitisation service. Free of charge, library members can book a slot anytime during library hours

Waverley Council’s spring school holiday program is jam packed with activities that will keep kids of all ages busy. With holidays starting next week, there are limited places available in these activities, and booking soon is recommended.

This Sunday from 2pm at Bondi Pavilion, Waverley Council is holding an information session and BBQ ahead of this year’s referendum on the Voice to Parliament.

Waverley Council is inviting feedback on a proposal to extend its Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) in on Wallis Parade and parts of Military Road, Hastings Parade, Wairoa Avenue, Glenayr Avenue, Oakley Road, and O’Donnell Street, north of Blair Street, and west of Mitchell Street.

On behalf of Waverley Council, I’d like to wish our Jewish community L’Shana Tova Umetuka. This 5784^th Rosh Hashana, we wish you and your families peace, sweetness and a wonderful new year ahead.

Waverley Council’s recent Youth Summit empowered children and young people in our community to have greater influence on council processes that impact on them and programs that benefit them.