Eastern Sydney
Waverley Council
Waverley Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 22 recent meetings, including 22 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 17 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach.
- Meetings
- 22
- Substantive
- 22
- Articles
- 17
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
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.
The North Bondi community shareboard program will continue under a new formal agreement.
Bronte House refurbishment can proceed, with a future tearoom and commercial-use process planned within six months.
The Roscoe Street Mall Market will operate under a newly selected tenderer.
A neighbourhood public art program has been approved for implementation.
Articles
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.
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
Walking Waverley strategy adopted
Walking Waverley – The Waverley Walking Strategy 2025–2035 was adopted unanimously. Council noted that implementation will occur over time, subject to priorities, available funding and State Government collaboration.
Sets Council’s adopted policy direction for improving walkability and pedestrian safety across Waverley.
Hunter Ward traffic-calming locations prioritised
Six high-priority Hunter Ward traffic-calming locations were approved for further concept development. Five medium- and five lower-priority locations will continue to be monitored for possible future capital works.
Moves six locations into the next planning stage while leaving other identified sites dependent on future priorities and funding.
Submissions on proposed planning reforms approved
Council approved two submissions to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure concerning standard and model conditions of consent and the Improving Development Assessment Discussion Paper.
Allows Council to formally advocate on proposed State planning and development-assessment changes.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Walking Waverley strategy adopted
Planning, development and housing
Submissions on proposed planning reforms approved
Projects and capital works
Bronte House refurbishment contract awarded
Funding and grants
Walking Waverley strategy adopted
Budget, rates and governance
2026–27 budget, pricing and fees adopted
Waste, water and environment
Virgil Lane, Bronte converted to a 10 km/h shared zone
Topics
Neighbourhood Canvas public art program
Council approved implementation of the Neighbourhood Canvas public art program as set out in the report.
The program will introduce or support public art activity in neighbourhood locations, although the supplied minutes do not specify sites, funding or timing.
Advisory committee updates
Council noted the minutes of the Arts, Culture and Creativity Advisory Committee and the Multicultural Advisory Committee meetings held on 10 June 2026.
These advisory bodies provide community input on arts, culture and multicultural matters, but no new action is detailed in the supplied extract.
Walking strategy adopted and transport-strategy review scheduled for 2027
Council adopted Walking Waverley – The Waverley Walking Strategy 2025–2035. It also committed to commencing a review of the People, Movement and Places strategy in 2027.
Provides a long-term policy direction for walking, pedestrian safety and lower vehicle speeds, subject to funding and implementation priorities.
Hunter Ward traffic-calming priorities
Six high-priority traffic-calming locations identified in the Hunter Ward Local Area Traffic Management study were approved for further concept development.
Affected streets may progress to more detailed traffic-calming designs, but no construction timetable or funding allocation was stated.
Submissions on State development-assessment reforms
Council approved submissions to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on proposed standard and model conditions of consent and improvements to development assessment.
The submissions represent Council’s input into State planning reforms that could affect local development applications.
Heritage policy and short-term rental accommodation briefings
Council noted briefing papers on the Heritage Policy Implementation planning proposal and short-term rental accommodation impacts and review.
No new policy or regulatory decision was recorded on either issue at this meeting.
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan
The Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan was adopted after a tied vote. A rescission motion is scheduled for an extraordinary Council meeting on 27 July 2026, and an alternative motion to defer the plan was defeated.
The plan may influence development capacity, transport, public spaces and future planning controls in Bondi Junction.
Bondi Junction tragedy memorial
Council approved the Eora Park memorial garden concept for victims and survivors of the Westfield Bondi Junction tragedy.
This establishes the next stage for a permanent memorial in a prominent public park.
Places
Bondi Junction
Meeting venue and local government area
Bondi Beach
Shareboard trial and market operation
North Bondi
Shareboard program
Spring Street, Bondi Junction
Council meeting location and Bondi Junction planning area
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.
Projects
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan
Major adopted planning document for Bondi Junction, subject to a rescission motion.
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.
Boylson Pty Ltd
Preferred head contractor for the Bronte House refurbishment
Australian Election Company
Appointed returning officer for the September 2026 mayoral election
Bondi Beach Community Markets Inc
Preferred operator of the Roscoe Street Mall Market
Bronte House
Facility subject to refurbishment and future tearoom planning