Waverley draft arts plan to go on 28-day public exhibition

The Strategic Planning and Development Committee’s unconfirmed minutes record a decision to exhibit the draft Arts and Culture Plan 2027 - 2031 before officers report back to Council.

Council: Waverley Council

Meeting: 03/11/2026

Recorded status: approved


BRIEF

Unconfirmed minutes record that Waverley Council’s Strategic Planning and Development Committee unanimously resolved to publicly exhibit a draft Arts and Culture Plan 2027 - 2031 for 28 days. Officers are to report back to Council after the exhibition, but the minutes do not state the exhibition dates, submission arrangements or follow-up timetable.


KEY FACTS

- The Strategic Planning and Development Committee met on 3 November 2026.

- The unconfirmed minutes record a decision to publicly exhibit the draft Arts and Culture Plan 2027 - 2031 for 28 days.

- The minutes record the Arts and Culture Plan resolution as a unanimous decision.

- Officers are to prepare a report to Council after the exhibition period.

- The minutes do not provide precise exhibition dates or a timetable for the follow-up report.


ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD

- The source records a decision to exhibit a draft plan, not adoption of the plan or approval of any particular future programme, service or funding commitment.

- The minutes do not state the exhibition dates, submission arrangements or date for the follow-up report.

- The confirmation line is dated after the supplied source-check date. The article therefore treats the minutes as unconfirmed and reports the decision as recorded, without independently verifying it.


QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING

- When will the 28-day exhibition begin and end?

- How will members of the public make submissions on the draft plan?

- When will the follow-up report be presented to Council?


RECORDED NEXT STEPS

- Under the recorded decision, publicly exhibit the draft Arts and Culture Plan for 28 days.

- Under the recorded decision, prepare a report to Council following the exhibition period.


SOURCE PASSAGES

The Strategic Planning and Development Committee meeting was held on 3 November 2026.
"This is page 1 of the minutes of the Strategic Planning and Development Committee meeting held on 3 November 2026 MINUTES OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE BOOT FACTORY, SPRING STREET, BONDI JUNCTION ON TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 2026 Present: Councillor Margaret Merten (Chair) Bondi Ward Councillor Steven Lewis (Mayor) Hunter Ward Councillor Ludovico Fabiano Waverley Ward Councillor Dov Frazer Hunter Ward Councillor Paula Masselos Lawson Ward Councillor Will Nemesh Hunter Ward Councillor Joshua Spicer Waverley Ward Councillor Keri Spooner Waverley Ward Councillor Michelle Stephenson Bondi Ward Councillor Lauren" (Minutes heading and meeting details)

The minutes record a unanimous decision to publicly exhibit the draft Arts and Culture Plan 2027–2031 for 28 days.
"5. Reports PD/5.1/26.11 Arts and Culture Plan 2027-2031 - Exhibition (A26/0810) MOTION / UNANIMOUS DECISION Mover: Cr Masselos Seconder: Cr Townsend That Council: 1. Publicly exhibits the draft Arts and Culture Plan attached to the report for 28 days." (Item PD/5.1/26.11, heading and first part of decision)

Officers are to prepare a report to Council following the exhibition period.
"Officers prepare a report to Council following the exhibition period. PD/5.2/26.11 Footpath Seating Policy and Guidelines and A-Frames Signage Application Form - Exhibition (A25/0635) MOTION / UNANIMOUS DECISION Mover: Cr Fabiano Seconder: Cr Stephenson That Council: 1." (Opening sentence, continuation of item PD/5.1/26.11)

The record carries a signed-and-confirmed line dated 1 December 2026.
"............................................................. SIGNED AND CONFIRMED CHAIR 1 DECEMBER 2026" (Closing confirmation line)


SOURCES

https://waverley.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/11/PD_20261103_MIN_867.PDF

https://minutesradar.com/news/waverley-infocouncil-strategic-planning-and-development-committee-03-11-2026-03-11-2026-minutes-waverley-draft-arts-plan-to-go-on-28-day-pu-ce0e6cc984/


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