We've prepared a draft Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, which details the work we will undertake in the next five years to protect and enhance our local environment and improve sustainability. We want to hear your thoughts on our draft plan.
We're upgrading Thornton Reserve Playground to make it a more accessible, safe and enjoyable space and we want to hear from you! Complete our short feedback form, upload a photo or come and share your thoughts at one of our two community pop-up sessions.
We're inviting your feedback on a proposal for the local heritage listing of the St George Greek Orthodox Church in Rose Bay.
Earlier this year we asked for feedback on our library services and received support for increasing our library opening hours. We are now seeking your thoughts on a trial which would give members access to Watsons Bay Library at times more convenient to them.
Spring Street Reserve Playground in Paddington is getting an upgrade and we want to hear from you! The Spring Street Reserve playground is nestled within close proximity to local residences and features a fenced playground, shade sails, park benches and a climbing unit with slide. We are excited to commence planning for the upgrade of these existing facilities into a more accessible, safe and enjoyable play space.
Council has resolved to proceed with a planning proposal to list Lapin House, 2C Dumaresq Road, Rose Bay as a local heritage item in Schedule 5 and on the Heritage Map of the Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014.
We're exhibiting a proposed amendment to the Woollahra Development Control Plan 2015 to facilitate a transition away from gas usage in residential development and update Council's existing solar energy system controls.
Earlier this year we asked for feedback to help us develop a new Children, Youth, and Families Strategy and 5-Year Action Plan to address the current and emerging needs of children, young people and families in our area. We've used your feedback to develop a Strategy on a Page, take a look and let us know what you think. Feedback closes Sunday 12 November.
We've developed a Customer Experience Strategy to outline our commitment to improving your experience with Council and our approach to listening to our customers when designing our services and programs so that they better meet your needs. Take a look at the draft strategy.
We're exhibiting a planning proposal and a draft voluntary planning agreement (VPA) for 136-148 New South Head Road, Edgecliff. The planning proposal seeks to amend the applicable building height and floor space ratio controls under the Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014, and the draft VPA seeks to obtain a share of the land value increase facilitated by the planning proposal for community infrastructure and affordable housing.
We've drafted a 10 year plan to manage the Fig trees on our streets and in our parks. Take a look at the draft.
Providing a positive customer experience is important to us. We're always looking for new ways to help and support our community and our customers. We want your feedback on our services and any suggestions for improvement.
We’re exhibiting a draft amendment to the Woollahra Development Control Plan 2015 which seeks to address the visual impact of customer electricity substations associated with new development.
To reduce the use of potable water for irrigation, we're proposing to install a 107 kilolitre water tank in Christison Park, Vaucluse.
There has been significant growth in dog ownership and exercise needs across Woollahra in recent years. To ensure our parks meet current needs, we have undertaken a LGA-wide review of dog controls, which proposes changes to existing dog controls across a range of our parks, reserves and beaches.
Have you been to Rose Bay recently? This summer we're trialling a number of temporary activations made possible with funding from the NSW Government's Streets as Shared Spaces program. They aim to make Rose Bay even more vibrant, connected and accessible. Check out a temporary pedestrian crossing in Wilberforce Avenue, laneways filled with murals, plants and lighting, plus parklets and decorations.
Parklets are kerbside parking spaces that have been repurposed into public space ‘pockets’ to provide additional space for outdoor dining. Council is trialling the use of parklets to activate the public domain and support small businesses in the area.
We’re seeking feedback on the proposed local heritage listing of four places of worship in Woollahra. Heritage listing aims to provide ongoing protection and recognition of the heritage significance of these sites.
We're exhibiting a proposed amendment to the Woollahra Development Control Plan 2015 to introduce site specific controls for 252-254 New South Head Road, Double Bay.
Trees provide shade to cool our streets and homes, they clean the air, provide habitat for wildlife, and make our streets and parks look spectacular. To address the impacts of climate change and ensure our community continues to benefit from tree canopy cover, we've drafted an Urban Forest Strategy which proposes a goal of 30% tree canopy cover by 2050.
Council is proposing to amend the Woollahra 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2022 to impose a condition requiring the applicant to pay a levy of the percentage of the proposed cost of carrying out a development.
The Greek Orthodox Church at 90-92 Newcastle Street in Rose Bay is being proposed for local heritage listing. We want to hear your thoughts on this proposal, and what elements of the building are important to you.
We’re seeking feedback on proposed changes to dog controls in Gap Park, Watsons Bay. Currently dogs are not permitted in the park and you’re invited to have your say on whether dogs should be permitted on-leash on pathways.
Council’s Draft Child Safe Policy and Draft Child Safe Code of Conduct are key foundations for embedding the NSW Child Safe Standards into our organisational culture, leadership and practice across the LGA.
Council reviewed the Grants Policy and Grant Guidelines in 2022 resulting in a single Grants policy for all Council's Grant streams as well as creating a single set of guidelines to simplify the Grants process.
At its meeting on 27 March 2023, Council supported a proposed amendment to the Woollahra Community Participation Plan to no longer require advertising of development applications (DAs) in the Wentworth Courier.
A Draft Operational Plan is prepared each year, and identifies the projects, programs and activities that Council will undertake in the following year. The Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2023/24 - 2032/33 helps us develop a plan to maintain a financially sustainable position over time so that we can provide infrastructure and services for the benefit of our community.
This draft Community Engagement Strategy (CES) outlines how we will deliver proactive, accessible and thorough community engagement as part of the creation and review of our Community Strategic Plan every four years, and beyond that, to all of our projects that need a community voice. It sets out how and when Council will engage, so our community knows what to expect from us.
Council manages 21 Crown Land reserves on behalf of the NSW Government, including many of our community's most valued parks, sports grounds, areas of cultural significance and natural areas. Management includes providing, maintaining and managing use of sportsgrounds, parks, war memorials, fitness equipment, playgrounds, lawns, garden beds and park furniture.
Play is an important part of growing up and we think play spaces in Woollahra should be fit for everyone. That's why we've developed a new Draft Play Space Strategy to make sure our playgrounds are safe, accessible and age-appropriate for both today's children, their families and carers, as well as for future generations.
Whether it's walking the dog, picnicking in the park, swimming in the ocean or playing team footy, being active and outdoors enriches lives. Sport, recreation and access to open space has numerous health, social, economic and environmental benefits. Providing abundant opportunities for recreation is a key priority of Council, which is why we've created a new Draft Recreation Strategy, which identifies current needs and priority areas for improvement.
Council is proposing to redevelop the Wilberforce Avenue, Rose Bay car park site into a multi-storey parking facility and community centre, with small complementary retail spaces. To see all the documents, visit our DA tracker (application number 598/2022).
Council's application to IPART for a Special Rate Variation is now available to view on our website. As part of their assessment of Council’s application, IPART will consider both submissions received through our consultation process, as well as any submissions made directly to IPART.