Eastern Sydney
Waverley Council
Waverley Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 27 recent meetings, including 27 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 12 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Bondi Junction, North Bondi.
- Meetings
- 27
- Substantive
- 27
- Articles
- 12
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Waverley seeks alerts on Aboriginal land claims affecting Bondi facilities
Council will ask the NSW Government to notify it about claims over Crown reserves it manages, after councillors removed calls to reject claims affecting surf clubs and Bondi Icebergs.
Further consultation is intended on the Bondi Junction master plan after resident concerns were recorded in the Delivery Program report.
Council will seek notification of Aboriginal land claims affecting Crown reserves it manages in the Waverley local government area.
Information about Aboriginal land claims may become more publicly searchable if the NSW Government adopts Council’s advocacy position.
The Bondi Golf Course Aboriginal rock-carvings site has a replacement barrier and ongoing Land Council monitoring.
Articles
Waverley seeks alerts on Aboriginal land claims affecting Bondi facilities
Council will ask the NSW Government to notify it about claims over Crown reserves it manages, after councillors removed calls to reject claims affecting surf clubs and Bondi Icebergs.
Short-term rental hosts and neighbours wait until October for Waverley review
Waverley Council deferred its impacts review after Cr Dominic Wy Kanak opposed the delay, leaving possible changes for hosts, property managers and residents unresolved.
Bondi Beach 4% development contribution rate sent back for review
Waverley Council unanimously backed further scrutiny of the proposed 7.12 rate, including a significantly higher threshold for the 3% bracket that would also affect the 2% range.
Bronte House refurbishment goes to Boylson for $530,800
Boylson Pty Ltd will take the Bronte House refurbishment to contract at $530,800 excluding GST, with a separate tearoom and commercial-use expression of interest planned within six months.
Bondi Junction plan stays after 3,000-home rescission bid fails
The rejected alternative would have cut targeted additional dwellings from 3,000 to 2,400 and changed proposed height limits and public space in Oxford Street Mall.
Bondi Junction keeps 3,000-home target after lower-height plan lapses
A failed alternative would have cut Bondi Junction’s targeted housing growth from 3,000 to 2,400 dwellings, lowered Oxford Street Mall heights and expanded the proposed plaza.
Waverley outdoor dining areas cleared for standing customers, subject to safeguards
Standing eating and drinking would be permitted in approved outdoor dining areas, subject to alcohol, crowd-control and pedestrian-safety safeguards.
New parklet rules take effect across Waverley after council vote
Waverley Council has adopted a Parklet Policy that sets the rules for parklets in Bondi Junction and across the local area, shaping how street space is used by cafés, traders, pedestrians and drivers.
Waverley records parks feedback as Victoria Park and Bondi Park projects advance
Council noted Round 1 consultation feedback on the Local Parks Plan of Management while also advancing the Victoria Park Playground Upgrade, the Bondi Park Basketball Half Court and a $119,600 planning agreement for 96 - 104 Ebley Street.
Waverley extends Bondi Junction plan exhibition to 10 July
Waverley Council has extended public exhibition of the Bondi Junction Master Plan to 10 July 2026 so 3D modelling and shadow diagrams can be prepared.
Waverley extends Bondi Junction plan exhibition and adds more consultation
Waverley Council has pushed the Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan exhibition to 9 July 2026 and ordered a video, FAQs, a mayoral session and printed copies at Waverley Library.
Waverley rejects private pot plants on public land
Waverley Council refused to amend its planning rules to allow private removable pot plants on footpath verges and in laneways, while adopting a new footpath goods policy.
Decisions
Bondi Junction progress report amended
Council adopted the six-monthly Delivery Program 2025–2029 progress report with revised wording describing the proposed Bondi Junction master plan, community concerns and further engagement with community and business groups. It also recorded the Special Entertainment Precinct as supporting music, dining and leisure in Bondi Junction and the east. The motion passed on the Chair’s casting vote after an amendment to remove the changes was lost.
Residents will see revised public reporting about the Bondi Junction master plan, including acknowledgement of concerns and planned further engagement.
Aboriginal land-claim notification motion amended
Council resolved to write to the Minister for Lands and Property requesting notification when an Aboriginal land claim affects a Crown reserve managed by Council in the Waverley local government area. It also supported greater public access, searchability and transparency for land-claim information. Clauses arguing that claims affecting local surf clubs and Bondi Icebergs should be refused, and supporting legislative protection for those facilities, were removed by amendment.
The resolution concerns the future information available about claims affecting community facilities on Crown land, including surf life saving clubs and Bondi Icebergs.
Infor Pathway cloud software procurement approved
In closed session, Council approved an exemption from tender to move its existing Infor Pathway licence to Infor Pathway CloudSuite Software as a Service from 31 August 2026 to 30 June 2031, on the basis that Infor Global Solutions (ANZ) Pty Ltd is the sole supplier. The General Manager or delegate was authorised to finalise the agreement.
The decision commits Council to a long-term technology service arrangement, although the public minutes do not disclose the contract value.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Oxford Street cycleway connection advocacy continued
Planning, development and housing
Bondi Junction progress report amended
Projects and capital works
Infor Pathway cloud software procurement approved
Budget, rates and governance
Infor Pathway cloud software procurement approved
Funding and grants
Comprehensive Contributions Review
Waste, water and environment
Fuel shortages and waste-collection vehicles
Topics
Bondi Junction master plan
Council’s revised progress-report wording describes a proposed master plan involving additional housing, a revitalised mall with a plaza, more public space and community infrastructure. It acknowledges resident concerns and says further engagement with community and business groups is intended.
The wording signals that the master plan remains subject to refinement and continued consultation.
Crown land and local community facilities
Waverley’s surf life saving clubs and Bondi Icebergs were noted as being on Crown land subject to undetermined Aboriginal land claims. Council sought notification of claims affecting reserves it manages and backed a more searchable public register of claims.
The issue relates to the long-term certainty and public oversight of prominent community and sporting facilities.
Aboriginal rock carvings at Bondi Golf Course
Council stated that the old low-hanging metal chain fence around the rock engravings site had been replaced with a lighter non-metallic chain. The site remains monitored by the Land Council, and lease controls require Land Council input into works. A broader Aboriginal Heritage Study was also noted.
The measures are intended to reduce the risk of damage to the carvings and guide future site management.
Sydney Water Refresh Vaucluse and Diamond Bay project
Council officers had not yet received the minutes from the 26 August 2026 North Bondi Precinct meeting, so they were not yet aware of the concerns raised about the Sydney Water project. Officers said they could act once the concerns were formally received.
Follow-up on local resident concerns is pending receipt of the precinct meeting information.
Financial reporting and investments
Council noted the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee minutes, endorsed the preparation and public notice of the 2025–26 audited financial statements, and noted the August 2026 investment report and compliance with investment requirements.
These decisions provide formal oversight of Council’s financial reporting and investment management.
Public AED coverage
The committee approved a new AED at Dudley Page Reserve and requested a broader coverage plan based on visitation, recreation use, proximity to existing units, ambulance response times and power availability.
Could lead to additional AED installations in parks and reserves across the local government area.
Capital project oversight
The committee received a completion update for the 2025–26 Capital Works Program and noted proposed improvements to project and program-management controls.
May improve delivery, monitoring and reporting of infrastructure projects.
Fuel resilience and waste services
Council did not accelerate adoption of emerging electric waste-collection trucks and found on-site fuel storage at Alexandria Integrated Facility infeasible.
The outcome affects the future resilience, procurement and environmental direction of waste services.
Places
Bondi Junction
Subject of the master plan and Special Entertainment Precinct wording in the Delivery Program progress report.
North Bondi
Location of the Aboriginal rock carvings at Bondi Golf Course and the precinct raising Sydney Water concerns.
Bondi Beach
Location of the surf school operated by Milwac Trust trading as Lets Go Surfing.
Spring Street, Bondi Junction
Council meeting location and Bondi Junction planning area
Bondi
Location of the Sydney Water Customer and Community Reference Group and Bondi Icebergs.
Bondi Road
Subject of a new public domain improvement and placemaking study.
Wairoa Community Centre
Site of approved leases for Playgroup NSW and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
Henrietta Street, Waverley
Approved location for flower tulip bicycle wands.
Projects
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan
Council’s framework for coordinated growth and a 3,000-dwelling target in Bondi Junction.
Waverley Council
Council making the reported decisions
Playgroup NSW
Approved tenant at Wairoa Community Centre.
Australian Local Government Association
Recipient of council motions for the 2026 National General Assembly.
Bondi Junction Master Plan
Subject of revised Delivery Program reporting and planned further engagement.
Sydney Coastal Council Group
Council appointed a delegate and an Executive Committee representative.
Bondi Icebergs
Facility identified as being on Crown land affected by undetermined claims.
NSW Ambulance
Provider of the GoodSAM AED registry referenced in the decision.