Eastern Sydney
Waverley Council
Waverley Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 16 recent meetings, including 16 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 11 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach.
- Meetings
- 16
- Substantive
- 16
- Articles
- 11
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
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.
Household fees, charges and the council budget for 2026–27 were set.
Planning controls for dual occupancies and Bondi Junction may change after exhibition and reports.
Residents in Tamarama may see coastal park funding supported by a planning agreement contribution.
Australia Day programming may expand, with possible budget implications.
Articles
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.
Waverley opens Bondi Junction master plan to public comment
Waverley Council has put the draft Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan on exhibition for five weeks, with public information sessions, a precinct briefing and a follow-up report due after the exhibition.
Waverley backs 2026 celebrations plan and seeks details on extra Bondi events
A council committee approved the "Celebrating 2026 in 2026" proposal and asked for an April report on added activities including a Bondi Pavilion exhibition, tasting trail, live stage at Dolphin Court and school involvement.
Waverley extends contact centre and telephony contract for three years
The current agreement with Generation-E Productivity Solutions Pty Ltd will continue under a procurement exemption approved at Waverley Council's February meeting.
Decisions
2026–27 budget, pricing and fees adopted
Council adopted the Pricing Policy, Fees and Charges 2026–27 and the 2026–27 budget. It also authorised the General Manager to make editorial and content changes before publication. One councillor asked for their vote against the motion to be recorded.
Sets council charges, service fees and the annual budget that affect household costs and funding for services.
Planning agreement for 10 Carlisle Street, Tamarama approved
Council approved a planning agreement for 10 Carlisle Street, Tamarama with a total monetary contribution of $1,333,447.30 to be allocated to the Coastal Parks Plan of Management, and authorised the General Manager to execute it.
Brings developer contributions into local coastal park management and may affect development at the site.
Confidential submission approved
Council approved a submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion and authorised the General Manager, Mayor and Deputy Mayor to finalise it before the deadline.
Affects Council’s formal response to a sensitive community and legal issue, but the detailed content was kept confidential.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Display of Goods on the Footpath Policy adopted
Planning, development and housing
Planning proposal for dual occupancies to be exhibited
Budget, rates and governance
2026–27 budget, pricing and fees adopted
Projects and capital works
Heritage policy implementation deferred
Funding and grants
2026–27 budget, pricing and fees adopted
Waste, water and environment
Virgil Lane, Bronte converted to a 10 km/h shared zone
Topics
Investment portfolio noted as compliant
Council noted the May 2026 investment summary and the Responsible Accounting Officer advised investments complied with the Local Government Act and policy.
Provides assurance on how council funds are being managed.
Affordable housing tenancy policy put on exhibition
Council agreed to publicly exhibit the draft Affordable Housing Program Tenancy Policy and Operating Guidelines for 28 days and then receive a follow-up report.
May affect how affordable housing is allocated and managed.
Short-term rental accommodation review deferred
Council deferred consideration of the short-term rental accommodation impacts and review item to a July councillor workshop.
Delays any decision on short-term rental regulation or response.
Hollow-bearing wildlife habitat measures adopted
Council endorsed several actions on habitat protection, nest boxes, wildlife organisation trials in parks, and further investigation of off-leash areas and water access for companion animals, with a report due in August.
Affects local environmental management, parks use and companion animal access.
Flickerfest granted extra financial assistance
Council granted Flickerfest Pty Ltd an additional one-off $4,610 from the operational budget in response to the impact of the Bondi terror attack on the 2026 festival.
Small direct funding decision for a local cultural event.
Bondi Beach Cottage support motion passed
Council recognised Bondi Beach Cottage’s role and advocated for Federal and State funding to support its ongoing caseload management and resilience work following the 14 December 2025 tragedy.
Could affect community recovery services and future funding advocacy.
Code of Meeting Practice / question-and-answer process
Council discontinued the question-and-answer process as set out in report CM/6.7/26.03, while noting councillors can still ask questions before and at meetings and through the formal questions-with-notice process.
Changes how councillors and residents can raise and answer questions at meetings.
Committee re-establishment
Council re-established the Strategic Property Review Committee and the Capital Works Review Committee.
Restores oversight of property and capital works matters that can affect future projects and spending.
Places
Bondi Junction
Multiple Master Plan motions on exhibition timing, modelling, public land governance and consultation.
Bondi Beach
Flickerfest support and Bondi Beach Cottage funding advocacy linked to community recovery.
North Bondi
Area affected by the lease decisions and memorial petition.
Bondi Road
Subject of a new public domain improvement and placemaking study.
Bondi
Referenced through the Our Big Kitchen charity and local event/community matters.
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.
Bronte
Location of the Virgil Lane shared-zone decision.
Projects
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan
Main planning document whose exhibition period was extended.
Playgroup NSW
Approved tenant at Wairoa Community Centre.
Australian Local Government Association
Recipient of council motions for the 2026 National General Assembly.
Waverley Library
Public access point for printed planning documents.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Approved tenant at Wairoa Community Centre under a confidential lease report.
Bondi Road Public Domain Improvement and Placemaking Study
New commissioned study for streetscape and public-space improvements.
Ally Infrastructure Pty Ltd
Preferred tenderer for the Bronte Pump House works.
Waverley Council
Decision-making authority for all items in the meeting.
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