News & Media

Media Release: Waverley Council and Committee meetings are now streamed live, making them accessible to everyone.

Media Release: Waverley Council now has a Bike Advisory Committee to help make the area more bike-friendly.

Media Release: Waverley Council asks residents not to leave unwanted goods at the back of Bondi Pavilion for use by the homeless population there.

Media Release: Waverley Council has appointed a new General Manager. Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Ross McLeod at its meeting last night.

Media Release: Dozens of dockless bikes have been removed from Waverley Council area beaches, parks and streets with the count still continuing.

Mayor Wakefield said Waverley Council was forced to act due to the number of damaged and discarded bikes building up in public spaces.

Media Release: More than 140 Waverley community members attended Council’s Community Summit last week, sharing their thoughts and ideas on what Council’s priorities should be over the next 11 years.

Media Statement: At this week's Council meeting, Council expressed its strong preference for the current market operation to continue beyond 2 March.

Media Release: At last night’s Council meeting, Council voted to withdraw the previously submitted development application for the Bondi Pavilion project and begin the process of preparing a new, community friendly, refurbishment plan.

Media Release: Do you know someone who works selflessly for the community? Someone who has volunteered in the arts, in sports clubs or even in programs aimed at protecting our environment? They can be young – or older. They just need to live locally or have served the Waverley community.

Media Statement: Council understands the necessity of providing the community and stallholders some clarity as to the future of the markets as soon as possible.

Media Release: Waverley Council’s Mayor, Cr John Wakefield, has unveiled a radical proposal to overhaul Waverley’s parking fees and permits schemes that could save residents hundreds of dollars each year.

Media Release: “[The] Bondi Pavilion is transformed into a sanctuary of warmth and fun away from the cold winter nights… it’s the place to be.” - Theatre Now

“Bondi Feast is an eclectic fortnight of fun and wonder.” - Concrete Playground

The Acting General Manager of Waverley Council, Cathy Henderson, has announced her resignation to take up a position with the City of Darebin in Melbourne.

Media Release:  Don’t miss out on a series of one-off events and workshops at the Bondi Pavilion this February as we celebrate what we love about summer.

Media Release: Lifeguards from Sutherland Shire and Waverley Councils are joining forces on 11 February 2018 to get on board (literally!) and help raise funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation (SCHF) in purchasing additional lifesaving equipment for sick kids.

Media Release: Local Bowling Clubs will battle it out in the 10^th Mayoral Lawn Bowls Cup to claim the prestigious title this Sunday, 21 January at Waverley Bowling Club.

Media Release: Waverley Council is encouraging teenagers to get involved in our Youth Photo Competition to have their images published and win great prizes.

This Australia Day, Bronte Road will become one-way westbound, between Nelson Avenue and Gardyne Street on Friday 26 January 26 January 2018, between 8.30am and 8pm and Gardyne Street, St Thomas Street and Yanko Avenue will be open to resident vehicles only.

Media Release: Waverley Council is urging everyone to stay safe by following lifeguard directions and obeying signage on our beaches this holiday season.

Media Statement: The article published in the January edition of The Beast magazine claiming a new residential development will force the eviction of Waverley Cemetery residents is false and completely untrue.