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25.01.2022 North Sydney Councils draft 2020/21 Operational Plan and Budget is now on exhibition for public comment. The plan allows for a $7.9 million reduction in previously forecast income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Projects affected by the budget cuts include the implementation of the Bradfield Park South masterplan, the resurfacing of North Sydney Oval, cycling projects and cuts to infrastructure budgets including drainage, marine structures, footpaths and seawalls.... Feedback closes 21 July, have your say: bit.ly/3faSGwQ

24.01.2022 School is back this week! The speed limit in school zones is 40km/h between 8-9.30am and 2.30-4pm. So please keep our kids safe, slow down and stick to the 40km/h speed limit

24.01.2022 Plans to upgrade public spaces in the Kirribilli and McMahons Point villages are now on display, and we want your feedback. The masterplans emphasise community health and wellness, with a strong focus on walkability and trees. Online information sessions will be held on 15 September back-to-back from 6pm - 8pm. Both plans will be on public exhibition until 1 November.... Pre-registration is required for each information session: Kirribilli masterplan - bit.ly/3ilzBti McMahons Point masterplan - bit.ly/3bAkda2

23.01.2022 Link Housings annual community art exhibition No Place Like Home is going digital in its fifth year. 60 works about the need for safe and affordable housing, by professional and amateur artists, will be available to view and purchase. The Zoom launch event is happening from 11am, 1 September, reserve a spot today: bit.ly/2EqXmRZ

23.01.2022 There are only a few appointments left for residents to get their child car seats, harnesses and booster seats checked and installed by an authorised restraint fitter for free! Book now so you don’t miss out: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/childrestraintcheck

23.01.2022 Edible garden, childrens garden, indoor garden, or something else - weve got a category for you! The North Sydney Garden Competition is taking digital entries until Friday 11 September. All you need to know: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/gardencomp Tag a green thumb below

22.01.2022 Looking for parking in North Sydney? Get four weeks free parking, as a special introductory offer, when you take up a monthly leased parking space in the Ward Street Carpark. Find out more at bit.ly/2ZR513X

21.01.2022 A draft Plan of Management for St Leonards Park is newly on exhibition for you to have your say! The draft plan sets out Council's objectives for the Park, addresses current issues and identifies and prioritises required work. View the plan and have your say at bit.ly/350rjTy

20.01.2022 The Western Harbour Tunnel will disperse toxic emissions over our schools and homes. Mayor Jilly Gibson is urging residents not to let the State Government fob them off with a thank you for contacting us email. To find out more please go to: bit.ly/3doCeIv

19.01.2022 Roads, rates and rubbish are the tip of the iceberg - we also provide bushcare, basketball courts, building inspections and business support #LGWeek2020 #CouncilsDo #localgovnsw Check out our website for info on all our services, and the latest news and events: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au

19.01.2022 Ward Street Carpark in North Sydney CBD offers a mix of different parking needs, including casual parking, earlybird parking, special rates for night-time and weekends, and leased parking. Its returning to Council management in August and were offering four weeks free parking, as a special introductory offer, when you take up a monthly leased parking! Find out more at bit.ly/2ZR513X

18.01.2022 The Northside Produce Market is on every first and third Saturday of each month, including this Saturday, 15 August, at Ted Mack Civic Park Aside from the usual delicious food and produce stalls, this weeks market will feature behind the scenes tours, a North Sydney Council Bushcare stall, and free checks and tune ups for your bicycle with the The Rolling Fix The market runs from 8am - 12pm. Dont miss it!

18.01.2022 From the local baker or accountant to the corner homewares store, small businesses together go to make something far more valuable than anything they do or sell. They help to build local communities. How can you #golocalfirst this week? Join our Facebook Group Shop Local North Sydney, source this year's Christmas gifts from the local shops, like and leave positive reviews on their social media pages or look local for any of your business needs. There are countless small ways to support local businesses!

17.01.2022 The Orpheum is reopening on 9 July - more details below

17.01.2022 Its time to get your hands dirty! Spring has arrived which means its growing season Join our online food gardening program Harvest Collective and be guided by horticulturist Toni Salter. Youll learn how to plan, prepare and grow your own fresh food. Grow better, grow bigger, and grow where it suits you best!... Apply here: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/harvestcollective

17.01.2022 Stuck on play ideas for the weekend? Check out our newly refurbished St Thomas Rest Playground A train engine climber, critter climber, in-ground trampoline and carousel are just some of the exciting elements of the new playground. Set in a beautiful parkland setting, this playground is a safe and stimulating play-space for children of all abilities.

17.01.2022 We have a new sculpture - but where should it live? The award-winning artwork from Bondis 2019 Sculpture by the Sea has been gifted to Council, and it is proposed to be placed on one of two sites in Carradah Park, Waverton. We are seeking feedback on where in the park to put the sculpture - Site 1 or Site 2.... Submissions close 13 July, 2020: bit.ly/2Z0Z6ZH

17.01.2022 We do more than roads, rates and rubbish - we also provide childcare, cycleways, community centres and the Coal Loader #LGWeek2020 #CouncilsDo #localgovnsw Check out our website for info on all our services, and the latest news and events: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au

17.01.2022 Next Thursday morning, Craig Foster will be the key speaker at the Lower North Shore Multicultural Network's Seeking Resilience Webinar: Celebrating the strength of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. Bookings are essential, find out more at bit.ly/2JSsKeF

16.01.2022 Did you know two in three child car seats are not being used properly? We have appointments available for residents to get their child car seats, harnesses and booster seats checked and installed by an authorised restraint fitter for free. Book a spot online today: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/childrestraintcheck

16.01.2022 Play I Spy with my Little Eye with us! Weve turned a popular guessing game into an online community art project - were inviting children aged 4 to 12 years old to show us the world through their eyes. It could be a painting, photograph, piece of music, dance routine, poem or something else entirely. Submissions are taken digitally: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/ispyarts

16.01.2022 Just in time for the warmer weather! Beautiful Maccallum Pool at Cremorne Point has re-opened following reconstruction work. Council is taking precautions to keep our staff and the community COVID safe. Please stay 1.5 metres apart from others and wash hands regularly. Gatherings of more than 20 people are not permitted. If the pool is busy and physical distancing is not possible, please reschedule your visit for another time. For more information about what you can and cant do under COVID rules, visit the NSW Govt website https://bit.ly/34ZZGuv

15.01.2022 Each year, NSW communities experience a range of emergencies, including bushfires, home fires, floods, storms, heatwaves and power outages. Our emergency service organisations do an incredible job keeping us safe, but they can only do so much. Being aware and prepared is everyones responsibility. Get Ready in five simple steps. #GetReadyNSW Resilience NSW

15.01.2022 It's Market day at Ted Mack Civic Park tomorrow morning! Check out their impressive list of stallholders

14.01.2022 Join the online information session about our Annual Report 2019/20 on 2 December from 6pm to 7pm. Hosted by the Mayor and General Manager, the session will provide an overview of how Council performed in 2019/20. Topics include how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our financial position, but also highlight how our organisation delivered on all scheduled infrastructure works.... The session will also provide an outlook for 2020/21. Register now: bit.ly/3fusWfZ

14.01.2022 Want to lend your voice towards more sustainable green housing? If youre an apartment owner, strata committee member or tenant, Sustainable Futures (University of Technology Sydney) and Green Strata are interested in your views on installing sustainability infrastructure in your apartment building. The survey will take 10-15 minutes. By completing it youll be entered into a prize draw for an iPad bit.ly/30XBO73... Find out about our Futureproofing Apartments Program at bit.ly/3gde2u6

10.01.2022 There is no better time to start thinking about ways to reduce plastic in your life than Plastic Free July! The Green Events team are running a number of events and workshops throughout July. Most are free and online. Check them out via http://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/greenevents... #plasticfreejuly #zerowasteliving #saynotoplastic #zerowastelifestyle #plasticsucks # #beatplasticpollution

09.01.2022 A new playground in Cremorne Point has opened and it has everything that kids have been missing during isolation! The Sirius Street Playground features a range of play equipment that caters to all levels of mobility including an all-access swing, a multi-person carriage rocker, a spinning cable pyramid and a custom designed cubby space. Have you checked it out yet?

08.01.2022 Be there for the excitement of the WBBL finals at the iconic North Sydney Oval! Semi finals start on 25 November, with the Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers to do battle, followed by Brisbane Heat playing Sydney Thunder on 26 November. The two winners will face-off in the final on 28 November. All matches start at 7.10pm.... Tickets are just $10 for adults and kids under 15 are free (with a paying adult). However, tickets will not be available at the gate, they must be purchased online from Ticketek: bit.ly/2USiBAU

08.01.2022 This Saturdays Kirribilli Markets have been cancelled - more details below

08.01.2022 North Sydney Business Network is hosting a Free Online Retail Masterclass at 10am on 26 August. Topics include how to market to existing customers, how to attract new customers (instore and online), and what customers are going to expect post COVID-19. The webinar will be hosted by Salena Knight, CEO of The Retail Academy. RSVP: https://salenaknight.com/nsc/... For more information, visit Councils website: bit.ly/2PY2r6H

07.01.2022 Were more than roads, rates and rubbish - were playgrounds, parks, pools and public art #LGWeek2020 #CouncilsDo #localgovnsw Check out our website for info on all our services, and the latest news and events: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au

07.01.2022 Like talking trash? Get your lab coat and goggles ready for this rare opportunity to go deep into the UNSW SMaRT Centre, and take a sneak peak at the future of waste and recycling. This is an online Zoom talk presented by the Sustainability Team at North Sydney Council.... www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/greenevents

07.01.2022 Council is launching a popup Street Play program, where streets will be temporarily transformed into public open spaces, for kids to play in and the community to enjoy. Streets participating will be closed to through traffic while the pop-up is going, but there will be access for residents at all times. Nominate your street for a temporary pop up playground, scooter park, tennis tournament, or any kind of event you like.... Nominations close 2 October: bit.ly/3mldbLi

05.01.2022 There is expected to be 11,902 new residents and 16,746 new workers in the North Sydney LGA by 2036. New infrastructure will be needed, and we want your feedback on Councils Draft Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan, which is on public exhibition until 3 November. It is expected that approximately $195 million will be raised over the life of the plan and will be used to service almost half of the $401 million works program identified in the plan.... Find out more and have your say here: bit.ly/32yrDYm

05.01.2022 Perfect workshop series for those of you working from home - Drawing to Problem Solve at the Neutral Bay Community Centre. A free five-part series by Neutral Bay local resident David Cullen, architect and avid drawer who will guide participants through easy to follow drawing techniques to help solve problems. No previous drawing experience required and all materials supplied. Book your spot and find out more bit.ly/3aYqD2v

05.01.2022 Has the pandemic helped you discover your green thumb? Or are you a long-time lover of gardening? Entries are now open for North Sydneys annual Garden Competition www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/gardencomp Whether yours is an indoor garden, shared garden or childrens garden this is a great opportunity to share your joy and go in the running for some great prizes and awards

05.01.2022 A new public art mural "A Tapestry of Growth" has been installed at 96 Banks Street, North Sydney. A wonderful collaboration between ART of NICO, the artist, and Council, Sydney Multicultural Community Services and Councils Family Day Care. Nico explains: The work contains references to nature, growth, love, kindness, diversity and play through symbols such as hearts, plants, and a hand extending a flower as a gift, or engaging in play with nature. It also contains references to home life and settling, as well as the local period architecture, and the beautiful flora and fauna surrounding the building itself, including the much-loved local brush turkey and banksia trees. This artwork is a gift for everyone that passes it. Arts & Culture North Sydney

04.01.2022 Share a recycling tip with your friends and family, it's National Recycling Week! Keep your recyclables loose - no plastic bags in the yellow bin. #NationalRecyclingWeek

04.01.2022 The next stage of Military Rd upgrades will take place next week from 10 August on the south side, between 129 Military Rd and Bydown St. The works, partly funded by Transport for NSW, include new high-quality footpath paving, garden beds, seats, bicycle parking and watering points for garden beds. All efforts have been made to keep disruptions to a minimum, but there will be some unavoidable noise, and temporary detours for pedestrian access in the area.

03.01.2022 What are Planning Proposals and how do they work? How are Planning Proposals different to Development Applications? What is their relationship to the North Sydney Local Environmental Plan and how does Council manage them? Join our next online Information Session hosted by our Manager Strategic Planning, on Monday 23 November from 6pm to 7pm. Pre-registration is essential: bit.ly/3jkW7m4

01.01.2022 Domestic abuse and coercive control are unfortunately on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, and our community is not immune. If you are experiencing domestic violence, please call 1800 65 64 63. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police on 000. These lines are open 24/7. For more information about domestic violence services in the North Sydney area, please see our website: bit.ly/31LhCqw

01.01.2022 Due to COVID-19, many cafes have been only using single-use cups for takeaway coffees. The good news is keep cups can be used safely with the contactless coffee method. Find out more in the video below.

01.01.2022 The Stanton Library Storytime Team will be making a special guest appearance at the re-opening of the Explorers Playgroup at North Sydney Community Centre! Make sure to pre-book

01.01.2022 A stirring and reflective exhibition is currently on display in Council Chambers inTransit Art Space until 18 August. Women in the Collection features works by nine female artists who have contributed to Councils arts and cultural programs in significant ways bit.ly/33ajPgn Pictured: artwork by Ana Young and Janet Tavener Arts & Culture North Sydney

01.01.2022 Are you an organisation working to reduce social isolation and loneliness and/or build community connection? Check out this grant that are currently accepting applications. If you know of a worthy organisation tag them below and spread the word!