Eastern Sydney
Randwick City Council
Randwick City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 51 recent meetings, including 44 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 41 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Randwick, Coogee.
- Meetings
- 51
- Substantive
- 44
- Articles
- 41
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Randwick residents to weigh 19% urban forest target by 2060
The draft strategy will be exhibited for at least 28 days, with councillors requiring comparisons with the former 22% by 2040 target and NSW’s 40% benchmark.
Public exhibitions are expected for the Draft Urban Forest Strategy, draft weed and pesticide policies, and draft bus-stop and shelter policy, generally for at least 28 days.
Traffic studies may inform future changes to speed limits, parking, pedestrian safety, bus stops and intersection operations in Kingsford, Kensington and Randwick.
Additional youth-support places will be funded through Weave Youth and Souths Cares programs for Randwick LGA residents.
Community groups will see revised grant rounds, guidelines and acquittal requirements under the Community Investment Program.
Articles
Randwick residents to weigh 19% urban forest target by 2060
The draft strategy will be exhibited for at least 28 days, with councillors requiring comparisons with the former 22% by 2040 target and NSW’s 40% benchmark.
Matraville RSL car park upgrade gets joint funding backing
Randwick City Council has endorsed a funding partnership with Matraville RSL Club and Sydney Catholic Schools for the 1P Norfolk Parade site.
Purple Hearts disability football program wins four-year Randwick funding deal
Randwick City Council will provide $1,500 in 2026/27, with 5 per cent annual indexation, as schools and community events also receive support.
Matraville SES facility moves into design phase after Randwick Council vote
Randwick City Council has backed procurement of a lead architect and professional team for an SES facility planned for 1903 and 1905R Botany Road, Matraville.
Coogee serviced-apartment expansion approved with new noise, security and patron limits
The Randwick Local Planning Panel approved works at 161-167 Dolphin Street, including an upgraded roof terrace and new communal facilities, but tied occupation to an approved management plan.
Coogee serviced-apartment project faces noise and patron limits before opening
Alterations at 161-167 Dolphin Street have deferred commencement consent, but an updated management plan must be approved before the site can be occupied or used.
La Perouse garage rebuild approved, with roof extension and bin enclosure cut back
The Randwick Local Planning Panel has approved a Section 4.56 modification for 27 Endeavour Avenue, allowing the remaining garage structures to be demolished and rebuilt in the same location, subject to revised plans.
Maroubra’s seven-apartment proposal refused over six-storey street frontage
The Randwick Local Planning Panel unanimously refused DA/526/2026 for 62 Mons Avenue, citing excessive bulk, shallow side setbacks, privacy concerns and poor transition to neighbouring homes.
Maroubra apartment plan refused over 1.2m side setbacks and six-storey street wall
The Randwick Local Planning Panel unanimously rejected DA/526/2026 for 62 Mons Avenue, saying its bulk, privacy impacts and poor transition to nearby homes failed the low-density area’s planning controls.
Randwick residents get 28 days to weigh in on financial plan after climate risk upgrade
Randwick City Council will exhibit its draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-36 after changing its climate change likelihood rating from “Possible” to “Almost Certain”.
Coogee surf club refurbishment backed by extra $1.4 million
Randwick City Council has endorsed an additional $1.4 million for the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club ground-floor refurbishment, including approximately $990,000 in grant funding.
Kingsford’s 251-room co-living proposal refused over unpaid-contribution questions
The Randwick Local Planning Panel said the applicant had not established the community infrastructure and affordable housing contributions for the 251-room project at 345-355 Anzac Parade.
Decisions
Draft Urban Forest Strategy exhibited
Council endorsed public exhibition of the Draft Urban Forest Strategy 2026-2040 for at least 28 days and requested clearer comparisons between its 19% canopy target by 2060, the previous 22% by 2040 target and the NSW Government's 40% by 2040 benchmark.
Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed long-term tree-canopy strategy and targets.
Updated Register of Significant Trees endorsed
Council endorsed the updated Register of Significant Trees 2026. An amendment proposing broader biodiversity criteria, ongoing nominations and stronger protection was lost.
Listed trees will continue to receive the protections provided by the register, but proposed additional protections were not adopted.
Traffic and parking changes progressed
Council endorsed a revised formalised parking area in the Anzac Parade median at Budd Avenue, commissioned a Local Area Traffic Management study for the Kingsford East and nearby precincts, and retained three traffic-calming devices on Tunstall Avenue while allowing a later review.
The decisions may affect parking, traffic safety, pedestrian access and speed-management options in Kensington, Kingsford and Randwick.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Traffic and parking changes progressed
Planning, development and housing
Social priorities updated
Funding and grants
Community Investment Program changes adopted
Projects and capital works
Intersection upgrade information received
Budget, rates and governance
SES facility design work advanced
Waste, water and environment
Sustainable School Grants approved
Topics
Anzac Parade median parking
Following consultation, Council endorsed a reduced and revised design for formalised parking at the Budd Avenue median and noted that grass parking controls had reduced uncontrolled parking.
The decision affects parking arrangements and the appearance and use of the Anzac Parade corridor.
Kingsford and Randwick traffic study
A consultant will investigate traffic flow, parking, rat-running, walking, cycling, public transport, crashes, speed management including a possible 40 km/h limit, the Barker Street bus stop and the Botany Street-UNSW Gate 11 intersection.
The study may lead to future traffic-calming, road-safety and transport changes.
Bus stops and shelters policy
A draft policy will be exhibited for 28 days, alongside the street-furniture tender, followed by a priority list informed by consultation.
Residents can comment on how bus-stop and shelter upgrades should be prioritised.
Weed and pesticide management
Draft Weed Management and Pesticide Use Notification policies will each be exhibited for 28 days before a further report.
Residents can comment on how weeds are managed and how pesticide use is notified.
Matraville RSL car park partnership
Council endorsed joint funding with Matraville RSL Club and Sydney Catholic Schools to upgrade the car park at 1P Norfolk Parade, Matraville, with funding available in the 2026/27 capital works budget.
The upgrade may improve parking and access for the RSL, school and surrounding community.
Snape Park amenities and carpark construction
RELD Group Pty Ltd was accepted as the successful tenderer for Stage 1 of the Snape Park Amenities and Carpark project, with the General Manager authorised to enter the contract.
The project can proceed to construction under the approved capital works arrangements.
Community sporting and cultural support
Council approved four-year indexed funding for the Purple Hearts disability football program, including $1,500 in 2026/27, and approved donations and fee support for local school, fundraising and cultural activities.
Local participants and community organisations will receive financial and operational support.
Muraborah Reserve dog-area fencing
Council officers will prepare a report investigating a fully secure fence around the off-leash dog area at Muraborah Reserve.
Dog owners and nearby residents will receive a further proposal before any upgrade decision.
Places
Randwick
Location of the 22 Figtree Avenue development application.
Coogee
Location of the serviced-apartment development and associated amenity controls.
Maroubra
Location of the supported development application.
Kensington
Locations include Kensington Park, Kensington Oval, Anzac Parade affordable housing units and Tunstall Avenue traffic works.
Kingsford
Referenced in the community infrastructure contribution clause applying to the Kensington and Kingsford town centres.
Darley Road
Public pedestrian stairs and Council sandstone retaining walls associated with the applications.
Randwick Junction
Subject to an adopted revised planning proposal and associated LEP changes.
Judge Lane, Randwick
Partial road closure investigation for school hours traffic management.
Projects
Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012
The Coogee application involved variations to its Height of Buildings and Floor Space Ratio standards.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Potentially relevant to access and inclusion services, but details are incomplete in the source extract.
Coogee Surf Life Saving Club
Recipient of the additional $1.4 million refurbishment allocation.
Randwick City Council
Council under which the committee met and whose minutes were confirmed.
Weave Youth and Community Services
Provider receiving two-year funding to expand the Kool Kids program.
Souths Cares
Provider receiving funding to expand the Deadly Youth Mentoring Program.
Claremont College
Raised the safety concerns associated with the proposed Judge Lane closure.
Surf Life Saving NSW
Partner for the Little Bay rock fishing safety workshop.