Council News

Waverley and Randwick City councils will on Tuesday plant a tree in Centennial Parklands in honour of the late urban conservationist and unionist Mr Jack Mundey AO in celebration of his pivotal role in defending Sydney’s built environment and heritage.

In two weeks, Bondi Beach will play host to 30 live shows featuring some of Australia’s favourite artists, while revealing a surprise international act that offers an intimate fireside experience on the beach at night.

Waverley Council has been working with St Vincent’s Hospital since April last year on our emergency responses to the pandemic including helping the hospital establish one of the state’s busiest COVID-19 testing clinics at Bondi Beach.

Waverley Council held its biannual Local Hero Awards ceremony to celebrate the work of its volunteers and community heros. Winners have been announced across six award categories.

News item: Waverley Council is proud to announce that last night Emily Scott was appointed its new General Manager.

News item: Following consultation and the development of concept plans, grant funding to the value of $100,000 was received in February 2019 from the State Governments, Stronger Communities Fund, to upgrade the play space.

Bondi Festival launches its program today with over 30 live shows featuring some of Australia’s favourite artists, as well as revealing a surprise international act that offers an intimate fireside experience on the beach at night.

Council is seeking feedback from the community about beach volleyball at Tamarama and Bondi beaches.

If you are a sole trader, the owner of a small business or a not-for-profit organisation in NSW, you may be eligible for a small business fees and charges rebate of $1,500.

Update: Waverley Council has not received a Development Application (DA) for the proposal for Bondi Beach.

The inaugural Waverley Arts and Culture Plan has been endorsed by Council and will provide a roadmap to bringing vibrant, creative and inclusive activities to life.

News item: Waverley Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from community members to join our Access and Inclusion Advisory panel

Bring all the family to our Harmony Concert on Saturday 11 April, 11am to 3pm at Oxford Street Mall, Bondi Junction.

News item: Waverley Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on our footpath improvements works at the intersection of Bronte Road and Pacific Street.

Message from the Mayor: On behalf of everyone at Waverley Council, I would like to wish the Greek community in Waverley a happy Greek National Day, also known as the Greek Independence Day, which is being celebrated tomorrow, 25 March 2021.

Be sure to RSVP for Not so Pretty, our International Women's Day discussion on Monday 8 March via Zoom.

As part of Waverley Council’s Innovation Hub project, the Mill Hill Community Centre is being renovated. When completed, the works will create a revitalised precinct with the Boot Factory, with both buildings upgraded, connected and sharing facilities.

News item: Waverley Council is looking at ways to better support the 10.2% of local residents who own a motorcycle or scooter.

Waverley Council wishes to advise that NSW Health yesterday issued an alert for customers who attended a Bondi Junction wellness clinic for certain procedures over the past seven years.

Ross McLeod, General Manager Waverley Council has tendered his resignation effective February 26, 2021.  The impact of the COVID 19 pandemic and travel restrictions on his family has led to the decision to return to New Zealand.