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Council’s financial report shows a $1.01 million favourable year-to-date operating variance and rates collection of 21.24 per cent. The first rates instalment was due on 30 September.
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Unconfirmed minutes record a 13-2 council vote supporting proposed exempt-development changes being sent to the NSW planning department, with public exhibition conditional on a Gateway determination.
Roads & transport
Resolution C2026/00/378 covers parks, roads, bridges, buildings, reserves, community facilities and other public infrastructure, replacing a broader proposed consultation process.
Housing & planning
Georges River Council has requested further work on housing capacity and redevelopment feasibility, but its resolution did not allocate the $120,810 mentioned in the original motion.
Council & accountability
Unconfirmed minutes record an 11-0 vote to move the 14 December 2026 meeting to 15 December, citing the first anniversary of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Housing & planning
Bega Valley Shire Council has deferred the urban land-release proposal until 18 November, with landowners and submitters to receive written notice and revised mapping to be prepared.
Rates & spending
Councillors voted 11-2 to retain the Local Preference Policy unchanged, with its effectiveness and financial impact due for reassessment in four years.
Location named in the Purple Flag accreditation recommendation.
Subject of the Vision and Master Plan, proposed special entertainment precinct changes, housing growth planning and school-capacity advocacy.
Location of Brigidine College, attended by Constable Mia Lay, and seat of Randwick City Council.
Location of 34 Hall Street planning agreement works, Bondi Pavilion and proposed Roosters celebration activity.
Local government area and region affected by State Budget measures and funding advocacy.
Locality affected by the proposed development and its potential traffic, amenity and character impacts.
Location of the supported development application.
Meetings of the committee and possible future ferry-related transport support
Location of the Aboriginal rock carvings at Bondi Golf Course and the precinct raising Sydney Water concerns.
Commemoration Park playground proposal, Community Connect publication and local community initiatives.
The plan sets Council’s four-year direction for improving inclusion and access for people with disability across Burwood.
The proposals are to be submitted for Gateway Determination.
Provided advice considered in setting meeting and public forum arrangements.
Planning instrument proposed for amendment.
Decision-maker and contracting authority for the project.
Approved Project Pluto Data Centre as a State Significant Development.
Council’s framework for coordinated growth and a 3,000-dwelling target in Bondi Junction.
Subject of a progress update, including the Learn-to-Swim enclosure.
Subject of outstanding planning, financial, legacy and land matters.
Decision-making local government authority for all substantive items.
Council approved a Spring Lake Park public toilet, a $1,500 Green Seat Project allocation, sports-field rehabilitation planning, graffiti-policy changes and an annual report, while backing rail advocacy and improved councillor security support.
Georges River Council advanced major planning, recreation, safety, community consultation and governance actions, including a feasibility review for the Beverly Hills Master Plan and safety assessments for outdoor dining areas.
The committee endorsed transport measures and event road closures, noted current infrastructure works, and was warned that the Athletic Track and main-field tenders may exceed budget.
Council received September financial results, adopted the 2025/26 Annual Report, resolved confidential lease-tenure matters, noted major water infrastructure funding and deferred a CEO complaints-policy decision.
Randwick Council advanced several walking and cycling projects, adopted its 2026–36 Long Term Financial Plan, endorsed planning and community policies, and sought stronger public disclosure of sewage overflow events affecting local beaches.
Shoalhaven City Council advanced affordable-housing initiatives, changed youth engagement arrangements, adopted several policies, approved local infrastructure and land actions, and deferred some pool-season and tender matters for further consideration.
The Panel approved a development application for demolition and construction of a dwelling, swimming pool and associated works at 2 Kings Avenue, Roseville, subject to conditions.
The Panel unanimously refused an application to convert a permanent group home into co-living housing at 171 Ocean View Drive, Wamberal, citing accessibility and communal living-area requirements under SEPP Housing.
Council approved a continued child care centre at Wollongbar, advanced flood planning and community projects, adopted several service policies, awarded contracts, and supported further work on public land, quarry and event proposals.
Council advanced major recreation, transport, planning, community-service and infrastructure projects, adopted an affordable housing policy, and approved several investigations and public consultations.
Council endorsed follow-up on a Salvator Road petition and a proposed 40 km/h limit, left South Hobart Oval’s dog ban unchanged, supported a planning-regulation motion, and withdrew a hospitality fee-relief proposal.
Council advanced major Bondi Junction planning work, approved community grants and a Bondi Beach planning agreement, adopted an artificial intelligence policy, expanded a proposed entertainment precinct and deferred remaining business to 17 November after a late finish.
Council considered financial performance, parking enforcement, Addison Park and Yanchep Lagoon planning matters, while progressing an accessible pathway at Addison Park and a review of parking laws.
Woollahra Council adopted financial policies, changed its internal reserve structure, advanced heritage grants planning, commissioned specialist geotechnical expertise for development assessment, and recorded community concerns about major local planning and heritage issues.
The committee endorsed $500,000 in Round 2 Nature-based Tourism Program grants for 14 projects and noted updates from Gold Coast tourism and investment organisations.
Council approved community grants, major infrastructure tenders and several resident-focused investigations, while progressing work on street lighting, gambling harm, accessible facilities, economic development and public amenities.
Burwood Council advanced a Parramatta Road light rail proposal, endorsed heritage planning controls for The Strand in Croydon, adopted a new disability inclusion plan and considered improvements to dog off-leash facilities.
Council adopted revised property, meeting-procedure and councillor-expense policies, approved an Artsource lease, referred a Mount Hawthorn road-safety petition for a report, and requested a review of sporting-reserve maintenance and resourcing.
The committee noted stable early-year finances, endorsed a $4.47 million increase to the Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre project budget, approved a preferred colour scheme for the Light Horse Park Community Hub, and received updates on heritage and traffic studies.
Council advanced the Reynolds Road special charge process, adopted a new tree protection policy, awarded the Graysharps Road car park construction contract, considered wildlife-management concerns and referred a 686-signature art museum petition for investigation.
Council deferred the Bega urban land-release planning proposal, approved a 166-lot subdivision at East Street Bega, adopted Twyford Hall fees and wrote off more than $337,000 in Twyford-related debts, progressed infrastructure procurement and considered major transport, environmental and community issues.
Council unanimously resolved to apply for approval for the Redland City mayoral by-election to be conducted by postal ballot across the entire local government area.
Council approved a subdivision application at Knapp Creek, community grants totalling $247,518.91, several community facility licences and a lease renewal, while receiving infrastructure and financial reports.
Sunshine Coast Council adopted updated standing orders, endorsed its 2026-2031 legacy plan and four state-policy motions, and referred three local petitions on waterways and traffic issues for investigation.
Council advanced planning amendment C155MARO, adopted a 10-year bicycle network plan, considered a Ringwood aged-care land proposal, noted a Gracedale Oval fencing petition and endorsed a 10-metre smoke and vape-free zone, with several details incomplete in the extract.
The committee approved the recipients of Cabonne’s 2027 Australia Day awards and Youth Ambassador appointment, but the individual names were recorded only in confidential proceedings.
Council advanced plans for The Priory, Buffalo Creek Reserve, community grants, AI transparency and the next stage of the Henley Community Centre and Eastern Green expressions of interest.
The Panel approved a development application for demolition and construction of a dwelling, swimming pool and associated works at 2 Kings Avenue, Roseville, subject to conditions.
Council approved a Spring Lake Park public toilet, a $1,500 Green Seat Project allocation, sports-field rehabilitation planning, graffiti-policy changes and an annual report, while backing rail advocacy and improved councillor security support.
Council unanimously resolved to apply for approval for the Redland City mayoral by-election to be conducted by postal ballot across the entire local government area.
Council approved community grants, major infrastructure tenders and several resident-focused investigations, while progressing work on street lighting, gambling harm, accessible facilities, economic development and public amenities.
Burwood Council advanced a Parramatta Road light rail proposal, endorsed heritage planning controls for The Strand in Croydon, adopted a new disability inclusion plan and considered improvements to dog off-leash facilities.
The committee approved the recipients of Cabonne’s 2027 Australia Day awards and Youth Ambassador appointment, but the individual names were recorded only in confidential proceedings.
Cabonne Council approved community funding, service support and infrastructure decisions, including $225,000 for Molong projects, financial assistance for children's services, new trucks and a negotiated contract for the Ophir Road traffic bridge.
Council received September financial results, adopted the 2025/26 Annual Report, resolved confidential lease-tenure matters, noted major water infrastructure funding and deferred a CEO complaints-policy decision.
Randwick Council advanced several walking and cycling projects, adopted its 2026–36 Long Term Financial Plan, endorsed planning and community policies, and sought stronger public disclosure of sewage overflow events affecting local beaches.
The Panel supported progressing two planning changes aimed at controlling dwelling loss and regulating subdivision of built dual occupancies in Randwick's R2 Low Density Residential zone.
Council advanced the Reynolds Road special charge process, adopted a new tree protection policy, awarded the Graysharps Road car park construction contract, considered wildlife-management concerns and referred a 686-signature art museum petition for investigation.
Shoalhaven City Council advanced affordable-housing initiatives, changed youth engagement arrangements, adopted several policies, approved local infrastructure and land actions, and deferred some pool-season and tender matters for further consideration.
Woollahra Council adopted financial policies, changed its internal reserve structure, advanced heritage grants planning, commissioned specialist geotechnical expertise for development assessment, and recorded community concerns about major local planning and heritage issues.
Georges River Council advanced major planning, recreation, safety, community consultation and governance actions, including a feasibility review for the Beverly Hills Master Plan and safety assessments for outdoor dining areas.
Council approved a continued child care centre at Wollongbar, advanced flood planning and community projects, adopted several service policies, awarded contracts, and supported further work on public land, quarry and event proposals.
Residents and advocacy representatives addressed councillors on four items scheduled for the upcoming Ordinary Meeting; no substantive decisions were recorded in this forum.
The Panel unanimously refused an application to convert a permanent group home into co-living housing at 171 Ocean View Drive, Wamberal, citing accessibility and communal living-area requirements under SEPP Housing.
Council deferred the Bega urban land-release planning proposal, approved a 166-lot subdivision at East Street Bega, adopted Twyford Hall fees and wrote off more than $337,000 in Twyford-related debts, progressed infrastructure procurement and considered major transport, environmental and community issues.
Ku-ring-gai Council endorsed a draft destination plan for public exhibition, ordered further financial and feasibility work on Tulkiyan, deferred heritage assessments, and took further action on the Marian Street Theatre site and a confidential development proposal.
Council advanced major recreation, transport, planning, community-service and infrastructure projects, adopted an affordable housing policy, and approved several investigations and public consultations.
Council adopted revised property, meeting-procedure and councillor-expense policies, approved an Artsource lease, referred a Mount Hawthorn road-safety petition for a report, and requested a review of sporting-reserve maintenance and resourcing.
Council advanced major Bondi Junction planning work, approved community grants and a Bondi Beach planning agreement, adopted an artificial intelligence policy, expanded a proposed entertainment precinct and deferred remaining business to 17 November after a late finish.
The Panel unanimously approved alterations and additions to a dwelling at 71 Griffith Avenue, Roseville Chase, including a variation to the applicable floor space ratio standard.
The Forum supported making the London Street closure permanent, called for further review of Simmons Street access arrangements, approved a 40 km/h pedestrian safety treatment for Audley Street, and considered several local access, parking and cycling issues.
The Panel supported a group heritage listing for The Strand in Croydon, endorsed a Special Entertainment Precinct for Burwood Town Centre, approved extended trading and liquor-related changes at a Burwood Park café, and approved a secondary dwelling at 38 Roberts Street, Strathfield.
The committee supported proceeding with a public toilet at Spring Lake Park, approved a $1,500 Riverheart Parklands project, and considered unfunded rehabilitation options for Silver Jubilee Park and Bill Paterson Oval.
The Panel granted consent for alterations and additions at 110 The Avenue, Hurstville, while an application for 65A Vista Street, Sans Souci, was withdrawn by the applicant before the meeting.
The committee received an update on waste-bin contamination in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, heard from the Domestic Violence Action Centre about local domestic violence services, and adopted recommendations from two Multicultural Advisory Committee reports.
The committee discussed State Budget measures, project-list submissions, active transport funding opportunities, the Ipswich Second River Crossing business case and future options for the Woollen Mills site.
The committee noted the first-quarter capital delivery update and received a report on achievements and future direction for the Landholder Conservation Partnerships Program.
The committee endorsed three Urban Utilities board reappointments, adopted amendments to councillor briefing rules, approved a general-rates concession for the Domestic Violence Action Centre, and adopted a revised graffiti removal policy.
The Panel refused a proposed 40-place child care facility at 9 Daniel Street, Granville, citing unresolved heritage impacts and inadequate construction methodology, while also requiring changes to another development involving a studio and secondary dwelling.
Council reviewed its September finances, adopted annual and audit reporting, approved consultation on animal-management law changes, advanced efficiency measures and considered transport, flooding, water-service, development and revitalisation matters.
The 50-minute forum recorded public submissions on the Marian Street Theatre, destination management, heritage items and other local issues, with no council decisions or motions reported.
Council approved an Artsource lease, adopted governance and property-management policy changes, noted an updated underground-power timeline, and recorded August financial results and payments.
The committee advanced consideration of Apex Park toilets, Central Coast Leagues Club Park improvements and pedestrian safety near Woy Woy South Public School, while noting broader capital works information.
