Southern Sydney
Georges River Council
Georges River Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 36 recent meetings, including 30 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 16 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Funding and grants, Hurstville, Blakehurst.
- Meetings
- 36
- Substantive
- 30
- Articles
- 16
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Georges River panel approves Oatley shop-top housing with corrected levy
Georges River Local Planning Panel granted consent for 18 and 18A Letitia Street, Oatley, and amended the infrastructure contribution after officers said it had been incorrectly calculated.
Council spending priorities and project timing were updated for 2026/27.
Some capital works were rephased into later financial years, potentially delaying delivery.
New or improved facilities are progressing at Gifford Park, Hogben Park and Jubilee Stadium.
Planning controls for biodiversity, foreshore protection and housing-related proposals may affect future development assessments.
Articles
Georges River panel approves Oatley shop-top housing with corrected levy
Georges River Local Planning Panel granted consent for 18 and 18A Letitia Street, Oatley, and amended the infrastructure contribution after officers said it had been incorrectly calculated.
Georges River committee backs disability plan to 2030
Georges River Council's Community and Culture Committee unanimously recommended adopting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 and submitting it to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice by 30 June 2026.
Georges River backs foreshore controls, sends plan to state
Georges River Council adopted amended biodiversity and foreshore scenic protection controls at its 9 June meeting in Hurstville, with the vote carried 13-1 and the proposal forwarded to the state department for finalisation.
Georges River panel backs 16 Peake Parade duplex after overturning refusal
Georges River Local Planning Panel changed Council’s refusal and approved DA2026/0012 for 16 Peake Parade, Peakhurst, covering demolition, a dual occupancy, pools, landscaping and subdivision.
Georges River Council puts verge and AI policies on exhibition
Georges River Council has endorsed draft verge and artificial intelligence policies for at least 28 days of public exhibition, alongside a batch of funding, planning and transport decisions at its 25 May meeting in Hurstville.
Georges River Council puts verge rules on public exhibition
Georges River Council has endorsed a draft verge management policy for at least 28 days of public exhibition, alongside $90,000 for Mortdale streetscape work.
Decisions
2026/27 Operational Plan, Budget and Resourcing Strategy adopted
Council adopted the revised Delivery Program 2025-2029, the 2026/27 Operational Plan, Budget, Revenue Policy and Schedule of Fees and Charges, with several project rephasing changes and a financial surplus target of $2-3 million.
Sets Council spending, services, fees and project timing for the coming financial year.
Biodiversity and Foreshore Scenic Protection planning proposal progressed
Council endorsed the planning proposal for finalisation, amended the supporting DCP controls, and adopted the amended DCP to take effect when the LEP amendment is gazetted.
Affects planning controls and land-use assessment for environmentally sensitive areas.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan adopted
Council adopted the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 and approved it for submission to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice by 30 June 2026.
Sets the framework for accessibility and inclusion improvements for residents with disability.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
118-124 Princes Highway, Beverley Park
Funding and grants
Heritage study moved to first-stage thematic history review
Planning, development and housing
18 & 18A Letitia Street, Oatley
Projects and capital works
Gifford Park sporting and public amenity concept endorsed
Budget, rates and governance
2026/27 Operational Plan, Budget and Resourcing Strategy adopted
Waste, water and environment
Beverly Hills Master Plan reasserted as council-led
Topics
Playspace Strategy Implementation program endorsed
Council approved the 2026/27 works program, but an amendment to exclude Pole Depot Park and defer consultation there was lost.
Determines where playground and playspace upgrades will proceed next financial year.
Jubilee Stadium eastern toilet block scope change noted
Council noted a scope change and budget adjustment for the Jubilee Stadium eastern toilet block replacement and updated the 4-year capital works program.
Changes timing and cost for a stadium amenity upgrade.
Cooks River Alliance membership not reconsidered
Council decided not to reconsider membership until the Alliance finalises its business plan and legal entity status.
Delays potential regional environment partnership involvement.
Local government fees unchanged for Mayor and Councillors
Council resolved there would be no change to remuneration for the Mayor and Councillors for 2026/27.
Administrative decision with no direct resident service impact.
Event grant guideline refinements flagged
Council noted increasing demand under the Event Grant Program and upcoming refinements to guideline consistency and community engagement.
May affect community groups applying for event funding.
Hurstville Golf Course clubhouse planning proposal advanced
Council forwarded the planning proposal for finalisation and adopted related generic plans of management for sportsgrounds and general community use.
Affects future land use and management arrangements in the area.
Detailed construction and compliance conditions
The Beverley Park and Hurstville decisions include extensive amendments covering roads approvals, traffic management, vibration, excavation support, landscape plans, stormwater works, acoustic testing, fire safety documentation and occupation certificate requirements.
These conditions are intended to reduce impacts on neighbours, roads and services during building works and after completion.
Monetary contribution recalculation for Oatley project
When amending condition 18 for the Oatley development, the panel noted the monetary contribution had been incorrectly calculated and must be levied under the Georges River Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2021.
Affects developer contributions that help fund local infrastructure and can influence project costs.
Places
Hurstville
Referenced in the Hurstville Public School 150th anniversary item and golf course proposal context.
Blakehurst
Location of the proposed East Street footpath
Carss Park Aquatic Facility
Referenced in the sports advisory update.
Mortdale
Referenced in the streetscape enhancement investigation.
Beverly Hills
Subject of the Local Centre Master Plan motion and planning update.
Kogarah Bay
Final overland flow flood study adopted and to be published; planning certificate notation endorsed for identified properties.
Railway Parade, Kogarah
Location of proposed accessible parking change.
Othello Street, Blakehurst
No Parking restriction reduced by 1.6 metres
Projects
Georges River Council
Council responsible for the grant funding and sponsorship decisions.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Recipient of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
Carss Park Aquatic Facility
Subject of an update noted in the sports report.
Georges River Local Planning Panel
Decision-maker for the development applications and variation requests.
Kingsway Community Care
Recipient linked to the approved outgoing sponsorship.
Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan
Major strategic planning document going to public exhibition.
Oatley RSL Sub-Branch
Received event grant funding for ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day
Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District
Received event grant funding for Orthodox Easter event
Next steps
Meetings