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Georges River Council

2 decisions0 topicsUpdated 11 May 2026

Context

  • Tracked aliases include Georges River Council.

Mentions

  • Council responsible for the grant funding and sponsorship decisions.
  • Decision-maker for the AI policy, budget review, investments and property reporting
  • Council responsible for the local traffic and parking proposals considered at the forum.
  • Decision-making body adopting plans, budgets, studies and funding items.
  • Decision-making authority for all recommended actions.
  • Decision-making council responsible for all items in the meeting.

Decisions

Community grants funding adopted

Council adopted the funding recommendations for Georges River Council Community Grants 2025-2026 Round 2, as detailed in the report attachment.

Supports local community groups, projects and activities through council funding.

Draft AI Policy placed on public exhibition

Council was asked to endorse the newly developed draft Georges River Council Artificial Intelligence Policy for public consultation, exhibit it for at least 28 days, and receive a further report after exhibition.

Residents will be able to review and comment on how Council intends to use artificial intelligence in its services and operations.

Meetings

Community and Culture Committee - 11 May 2026

The committee approved community grant funding recommendations and a $10,000 outgoing sponsorship for the Kingsway Community Care Fundraising Dinner.

Finance and Governance Committee - 11 May 2026

The committee endorsed a draft AI policy for public consultation, noted the investment and strategic property reports, and deferred the quarterly budget review to the 25 May 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.

Local Transport Forum - 29 Apr 2026

The forum considered multiple local traffic and parking changes across Kingsgrove, Peakhurst, Hurstville, Blakehurst, Beverly Hills and Mortdale, including bus zones, parking restrictions, resident permits, accessible parking and temporary event parking controls.

Council Meeting - 28 Apr 2026

Council advanced flood, planning, parks, budget and community projects, including public exhibition of major plans, adoption of park master plans, funding approvals, and flood study actions for Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay.

Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 13 Apr 2026

The committee advanced flood study actions for Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay, backed transport and parking changes in Kogarah, and recommended budget, park, sporting facility and public domain projects for Council approval or consultation.

Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026

The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.

Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026

The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.

Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026

The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.

Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026

The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.