Woollahra News

For the past decade the Compost Revolution program, founded by Woollahra Council in partnership with Waverley and Randwick Councils, has been helping our residents to get started with composting and reducing food waste.

We are asking for everyone’s cooperation in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to carefully consider plans for Halloween celebrations.

The more connected a community is, the more resilient it is. When big weather events strike, knowing your neighbours and being connected with your community can make a huge difference.

From 1 November 2020, Development Applications (DAs) can only be lodged online.

Woollahra Council has engaged Aboriginal Heritage Consultants Coast History & Heritage to work closely with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council in undertaking an Aboriginal Heritage Study for the Woollahra Municipality.

The safety of our community and our staff is a top priority. Please continue to practise good hygiene and social distancing and if you are unwell and have COVID-19 symptoms get tested and stay home. Find out more about the services and facilities we have resumed and the support available to our community and local businesses.

We're excited to announce that our preschool in Double Bay now has an additional room and outdoor play area and we have expanded our childcare services to 40 new local families!

October is Small Business Month, let’s all support our small businesses by shopping and dining locally. Council is also offering a range of supports to small business owners - including a series of free webinars throughout October.

We’re excited to announce the new Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, housed in the much-loved St Brigid’s building in Blackburn Gardens, will open its doors in 2021 to support artists and connect our community.

We've introduced 30 minute free ticketed parking in metered spaces in the Double Bay and Paddington commercial centres to help support our local small businesses.