A bright future ahead for Waverley Council

27 July 2017 | Media Release

MEDIA RELEASE Today’s announcement from the State Government that they will not progress with any pending amalgamations provides Waverley residents with a bright future.

The Mayor of Waverley, Sally Betts said Waverley Council is well positioned to continue to provide amazing services to our community.

“We have always said Waverley’s first option was to stand alone if we could. We are in a really strong financial position and will now be working towards developing a new Community Strategic Plan,” says Mayor Betts.

“Over the past year, Waverley Council has worked closely with staff at Randwick and Woollahra councils to prepare for a potential merger. Although today’s announcement means a merger is off the table, the business efficiencies identified in this process, projects undertaken, and positive relationships formed will be able to be adapted and developed to ensure better services and improvements for our communities.”

“Although today’s announcement is unexpected, I know Waverley Council will continue to deliver fantastic and innovative services and programs to our community.

“We have some really exciting plans for the future of Waverley and this announcement means we can really focus on delivering on our plans.”

“We have certainty in our future for the first time in a very long time.”

More information about Council’s plans for the coming year can be found in the 2017/18 Operational Plan, available online at waverley.nsw.gov.au