Council News

Given the responsible conduct of swimmers and surf craft users over the past few days, water access is likely to be available for periods over the weekend.

As part of Waverley Council’s $1 million per month business relief package aimed at supporting small businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic, Council has partnered with the Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce to launch a Keep It Local initiative, aimed at rallying the community behind our beloved small businesses.

News item: With many of us keen to stay physically and mentally fit right now, outdoor exercising can also be a great opportunity to explore other parts of Waverley if you cannot exercise at home. Escape the well-trodden paths and discover new jogging and walking routes on your daily workout. Here we've listed our top 5 favourite gems in Waverley to get you started!

News item: Whether you’re at home with the family or you’re a lone rider, here’s our list of the top free things do this long weekend.

Seven new trees have been planted in Waverley Park to help provide habitat for native species and protect Council's Water Harvesting infrastructure under the sports field.

COVID-19 update: I would like to assure the community that the Council has measures underway to enable the continued delivery of essential services and to contribute to efforts to prevent further spread of coronavirus in line with advice from Commonwealth and NSW Government health authorities.

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.

Waverley Council and Bondi Association of Arts and Music have today made the difficult decision to postpone indefinitely this Sunday’s Bondi Beach Latin American Festival at the Bondi Pavilion.

News item: The Waverley Cemetery Coast Walk project has won the Excellence in Infrastructure award at the 2020 Stormwater NSW Awards for Excellence.

News item: Waverley Council in partnership with North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club is building an advanced response lifesaving facility to improve lifesaving services at North Bondi.

News item: Council has endorsed for public exhibition a new monthly overnight parking permit fee for Waverley residents at Hollywood Avenue Car Park, Bondi Junction.

News item: Waverley Council is urging people to stay safe this weekend with cyclonic conditions forecast to impact the NSW coastline from tomorrow.

News item: Stage 3 of the Bondi Junction Cycleway and Streetscape Upgrade will begin in the first week of March on Spring Street between Newland Street and Bronte Road.

As bushfires spread across Australia, we’ve had a number of calls from residents wanting to help those affected by the devastation.

Waverley Council is thrilled to annouce that it took home several award wins at the Local Government NSW Excellence in Environment Awards 2019.

Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra Councils' free solar program has helped more than 120 schools make the switch to solar.

News item: Waverley Council and Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command are helping keep the community safe.

News item: A statewide total fire ban has been declared for all areas of NSW for all of today and Tuesday.

We’re making it easier for people to get in touch with Council with a free app called Snap Send Solve.

As the newly elected Mayor of Waverley, I would like to welcome artists and visitors to Sculpture by the Sea 2019.