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Stay informed on how your ratepayer dollars are being used by Bayside Council. We cover meetings, budgets, and community engagement to keep you in the loop.

Council

Green bin divide: Why half of Bayside residents don’t have green bins

Aug 24, 2023

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4 min read

Green bin divide: Why half of Bayside residents don’t have green bins

New grant to fund green bin equality and transition to FOGO system

Katelyn Milligan

Transport

Bayside Council scraps parking meter plans for licence plate recognition to boost revenue in Brighton Le Sands

Aug 10, 2023

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4 min read

Bayside Council scraps parking meter plans for licence plate recognition to boost revenue in Brighton Le Sands

The total value of Penalty Infringement Notices issued last financial year increased by approximately $700,000 compared to 2021/22.

Katelyn Milligan

Council

Jul 13, 2023

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3 min read

Bayside Council rejects proposal for Council-backed toy library

Funding and competition concerns were cited as reasons for the decision at the City Services Committee meeting.

Katelyn Milligan

Council

Jun 1, 2023

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4 min read

Bayside Council rejects proposal to ban fossil fuel ads in favour of revenue stream

Councillors vote against the ban, raising concerns about potential financial implications.

Katelyn Milligan

Council

May 25, 2023

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3 min read

Bayside Council sniffs out new dog off-leash areas

Council takes the lead in proposing four new playtime options for dogs.

Michael Donohue

Council

May 24, 2023

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3 min read

Bayside Council to hold community forum on Voice to Parliament

Next week, prominent Indigenous figures will discuss the proposed constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament at an event in Brighton-Le-Sands.

Michael Donohue

Council

May 21, 2023

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4 min read

Local government transparency: Are councils meeting the standard?

NSW local councils are required by law to record and publish their meetings online, but each council interprets this obligation differently.

Aston Brown

Council

Proposed Mascot social housing redevelopment delayed

May 18, 2023

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3 min read

Proposed Mascot social housing redevelopment delayed

Council defers decision amid concerns about building height, impacts on surroundings, and the need for a comprehensive review.

Aston Brown

Council

‘You can stand on the sidelines complaining, or you can step up and try make a difference,’ says new Bayside political party

May 11, 2023

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5 min read

‘You can stand on the sidelines complaining, or you can step up and try make a difference,’ says new Bayside political party

Emboldened by its success at the last council election, safety and sustainability action group Peaceful Bayside is set to become an official local political party.

Aston Brown

Council