Waverley Council · 21 April 2026
Council agreed to publicly exhibit the draft Pricing Policy, Fees and Charges 2026–27, draft Budget 2026–27 and draft Long Term Financial Plan for 28 days. It also brought forward $200,000 for the Bondi Road Streetscape Master Plan.
Residents and businesses can review and comment on proposed fees, budget priorities and long-term spending plans.
Waverley Council · 21 April 2026
Council deferred consideration of borrowing $17.45 million for redevelopment of the Council Chambers site until August 2026, pending a report on the future of the site in the context of the Bondi Junction Master Plan.
This delays a major borrowing decision and links the site’s future to broader Bondi Junction planning.
Waverley Council · 21 April 2026
Council approved a prioritised program for coastal landslip remediation including North Bronte Park, Rodney Reserve and South Bondi, and allocated $420,000 in a 2025–26 budget adjustment to begin the North Bronte Park cliff collapse works.
This affects public safety, access and infrastructure protection in coastal and cliff areas.
Waverley Council · 21 April 2026
Council approved the concept design for the North Bondi Shops and Bus Terminus Upgrade and authorised progression to detailed design, including footpath treatments, slab renewal, landscaping and line marking.
Residents, bus users and traders in North Bondi can expect staged streetscape and access improvements.
Waverley Council · 21 April 2026
Council approved an ANZAC Day 2026 event in Bondi with attendance by invitation and open to the public, with ticket costs structured as donations to the Unite for Bondi – Bondi Terror Attack Appeal, and allocated up to $160,000 for delivery.
This funds a significant public commemorative event and links participation to a local appeal.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
Council approved the Celebrating 2026 in 2026 proposal and requested a further report by April on costings, time frames and options for additional activities including a Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery exhibition, artisan retail precinct, tasting trail, live performance stage at Dolphin Court, and inclusion of local schools.
Residents may see expanded cultural events, local business promotion, school involvement, and increased activity in the Bondi precinct during 2026 celebrations.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
In response to a petition about non-resident parking in Brisbane Street, Bondi Junction, Council noted current patrols and agreed parking officer patrols will be increased from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm for eight weeks as a targeted compliance campaign.
Residents in Brisbane Street may see improved enforcement and potentially better access to parking during the trial period.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
Council did not support the planning proposal proceeding to Gateway Determination, citing lack of strategic and site-specific merit, precedent risks, infrastructure pressure, inconsistency with the Bondi Junction Master Plan boundary, and likely traffic and parking impacts.
Residents near Bondi may see no immediate rezoning uplift at this site and fewer associated traffic, parking and density impacts.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
Council adopted Waverley Development Control Plan 2022 Amendment No. 6 for the Bondi Junction Special Entertainment Precinct, adopted a working group terms of reference, appointed councillor members, and approved a grant application.
This may shape nightlife, entertainment activity, and public domain management in Bondi Junction.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
Council resolved to seek gazettal of Bondi Junction as a potential Community Improvement District, consult stakeholders and businesses, and receive an outcome report by June 2026.
This could lead to a new business improvement model affecting Bondi Junction services, activation and local economic planning.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
In closed session, Council noted the apt.Residential state significant development proposal on Oxford Street and Spring Street, authorised direct negotiations about possible inclusion of Council-owned land at Rowe Street and Grosvenor Lane, and requested further updates and reports.
This could influence major redevelopment, pedestrian access and public domain outcomes around Bondi Junction transport interchange.