News and events in Ku-ring-gai
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From the Mayor
Council staff have been working with local SES and RFS crews cleaning up after the recent storms. Thank you to the volunteers for your efforts and to our community for your patience as we work to get Ku-ring-gai back to its best. There are some simple things you can do to be better storm ready, such as cleaning gutters and drains and making an emergency kit with essential items. Council is running a storm ready workshop on 8 March where you can see a 3D simulation of a storm and get tips on preparing your home and family.
The Fires Near Me app has been updated to Hazards Near Me NSW, showing information and warnings about bushfires and floods directly from emergency services. The app also allows you to get notifications about incidents in your area. If you already have Fires Near Me NSW on your device, update your app or search for Hazards Near Me NSW in the app store.
We have some great events coming up to keep you informed and entertained during the next few weeks. We are hosting another linen and clothing collection at St Ives Showground on Saturday 4 March. Everything we receive will either be sold in charity shops run by St Vincent de Paul or turned into other products by recycling company Blocktexx. Last year we collected over 30 tonnes of textile waste so let’s see if we can beat that total this year! The annual Clean Up Australia Day is also happening on Sunday 5 March. If you want to organise or join a site, visit cleanup.org.au
Council will mark International Women’s Day with our second women’s forum with guest speaker Annabelle Daniel OAM, Chair of Domestic Violence NSW on 9 March. There will also be a panel with Council and community representatives leading discussions on topics raised at our first women’s forum last year. You can book into the forum online.
News
Ku-ring-gai Public Domain PlanThe plan guides the design of streets and public spaces in Ku-ring-gai so they can become more walkable, user friendly and attractive places to visit. In February Council adopted a revised plan that includes Turramurra, Pymble, Gordon, St Ives, Lindfield and Roseville. |
Grants for heritage propertiesApplications for grants of between $1000 and $5000 are open to owners of heritage properties in Ku-ring-gai from 20 March. |
Parking at Lindfield Village GreenPaid parking is now in operation at the Lindfield Village Green in Tryon Road. The entrance to the car park is in Milray Street. Parking is free for the first two hours and all vehicles must display a valid ticket. Pay stations are located near the lifts at Levels 1 and 2 of the car park. |
Lindfield Village Hub updateKu-ring-gai Council has identified a preferred development partner to construct the Lindfield Village Hub. It follows an extensive bid process during 2022 to find a development partner suitable for the project. |
Active Transport CommitteeWe're looking for people to join our Active Transport Committee to help promote cycling, walking and other forms of active transport in Ku-ring-gai. Closes 3 March. |
Ride2School DayKu-ring-gai’s primary schools are being offered free boxes of fruit in return for encouraging students to ride to school on Friday 24 March. |
What's on
World Pride Month– Ammonite screeningWe're celebrating WorldPride with a free screening of the acclaimed film Ammonite, starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan.
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Author talk with Michelle CahillIs your child doing their HSC? To many, Michelle Cahill is best known as an editor on the groundbreaking collection 'Contemporary Asian Australian Poets', a prescribed text for the HSC.
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WorldPride webinarBeing a parent, grandparent, or primary carer of a LGBTQIA+ young person can be wonderful and enriching, but overwhelming and confusing at times too. This webinar will provide information that can make a difference to the young person in your life.
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Nature Play at the Wildflower GardenPlaying in nature significantly improves all aspects of early childhood development. Join our rangers weekday mornings at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Suitable for children aged 0-6. |
Environmental Grants launchDiscover how you can share in $100,000 worth of grants for local community based environmental projects. Hear from previous grant recipients and run your ideas past Council experts.
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Composting workshopLearn how to create a successful composting system whether you are in a unit or a house. We’ll discuss the different systems available, how to set your system up and prevent common problems.
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Safe driving for seniors workshopBoost your confidence on the road and stay safe behind the wheel. Our free workshop will cover risk factors for older drivers, the older driver assessment and other tips for safe driving.
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Women's forumTo mark International Women's Day, we are hosting Ku-ring-gai’s second women's forum with Annabelle Daniel OAM, Chair of Domestic Violence NSW and CEO of Women’s Community Shelters. Audience discussions will follow.
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Child car seat checkMake sure your precious cargo is transported safely! Authorised fitters will check child car seats are correctly fitted. For Ku-ring-gai residents only. Bookings open: 27 February.
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Home exhibitionWhat does home mean? For some it’s a familiar safe place, to others it’s a place of origin and identity. Ku-ring-gai Art Centre’s latest student and tutor exhibition ‘Home’ can now be viewed at the Gallery or on our website.
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Active Ku-ring-gaiActive Ku-ring-gai encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to participate in fun physical activity for as little as $12 a week. Gym Without Walls sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, and our Mums and Bubs classes still have spots. Sign up now! |
A day of fun, food, music, stalls, workshops and lots of family fun.
Have your say
Draft s7.12 Local Levy Contributions Plan 2022
Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft s7.12 Local Levy Contributions Plan 2022. This local levy plan permits Council to charge up to 1% of the cost of certain types of development for local infrastructure.
3 March
Lorraine Taylor Reserve Playground
Council is upgrading the playground at Lorraine Taylor Reserve in St Ives, previously known as Athena Avenue Reserve. We have developed a concept plan based on consultation and seek community feedback.
Closes 3 March
Car Share Policy
Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Car Share Policy. The policy outlines the installation and management of car share parking spaces on public roads and car parks owned or managed by Ku-ring-gai Council.
Closes 6 March
Jobs, volunteering and DA consents
Positions vacantApplications are now open for a variety of roles at Council and you can apply via our website. |
Community volunteer opportunitiesView a list of community opportunities available and apply to volunteer. |
DA consentsDevelopment application consents are published on our website weekly, and collated at the end of each month. |
COVID update
Advice on current restrictions, self-isolation, changes to testing requirements and staying safe with COVID in NSW is available at the following links:
