News and events in Ku-ring-gai
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From the Mayor
The NSW Government’s imminent housing policies remain a talking point for our residents. The proposed changes will have negative impacts on our LGA that cannot be understated.
At a recent meeting with other Northern Sydney mayors, we agreed that while we will provide more housing, councils should choose where the homes go and they need to be supported by appropriate infrastructure. We are calling the State Government to defer the rushed housing policies, to work with councils, consult residents, and update the strategic plans for each LGA. I have also written a letter to the NSW Premier to discuss Ku-ring-gai’s specific issues, however have yet to receive a reply.
Please note that tomorrow (Friday 23 February) is your last chance to make a submission to the NSW Government about the new housing policies, and we encourage you to have your say. Click here to go to the Planning Portal and enter your submission.
The Lunar New Year festival has been a resounding success over the past few weeks with residents actively engaging in the events planned by Council. Congratulations to everyone involved in making the Year of the Dragon celebrations so special.
On Sunday 3 March Clean Up Australia Day gives residents a chance to roll up their sleeves and give Ku-ring-gai a shine. Council is encouraging residents to register at Clean Up Australia and enjoy the day with their local neighbourhood. Council will be around to the registered sites after the event to take away all of the rubbish collected by our residents.
The Seniors Festival begins on 6 March and will run for the majority of the month with plenty of exciting and informative events planned. From day trips to the Japanese Gardens in Gosford to a historical visit to La Perouse, aged-care information sessions, volunteer expos, a silent movie classic and much more, the festival is set to be an engaging month for our older residents.
News
Tree-mendous measuresStrengthened tree regulations, including illegally removed trees to be replaced, have come into effect to further protect Ku-ring-gai's highly valued tree canopy. |
Demand better planning on housingCouncil has been alarmed by NSW Government's disregard for community consultation and its rushed one-size-fits-all approach to planning. Have your say on the housing policy now. Make a submission to NSW Govt before it closes tomorrow. |
Clean up Australia DayKeen to do your bit to make Ku-ring-gai sparkle? There's lots of local Clean Up Australia Day sites.
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Return and Earn successGreat work to our Ku-ring-gai residents who have recycled almost 16 million containers since Return and Earn began in 2017 saving a massive 137 Olympic pools of water, 166 years household energy consumption, 100 garbage trucks worth of landfill and 704 cars off the road. Find your nearest drop off point. |
What's on
Celebrate seniors
We are celebrating seniors with a number of events and activities through March. Events include come and try sessions for chess and yoga, excursions to the movies, Gosford’s Japanese Gardens, Camden’s Belgenny Farm, a lunchtime harbour cruise and more.
Aunty Time in the GardenJoin special guest Susan Moylan-Coombs in our Indigenous Nature Play. Come along to Aunty Time where we will sing some song, listen to some story and make something to take home.
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Mardi Gras movie nightJoin the Mardi Gras celebrations at our free movie night with popcorn and pizza. For young people aged 14-24.
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Kids clothing and toy swapCome along to the St Ives Showground to swap good quality clothing, toys and books for the kids in your life.
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Free sustainability webinarsJoin a series of online workshops to supercharge your knowledge on building healthy, low-cost, efficient homes and lifestyles. Attend as little or as many as you like. |
Learner driver online workshopPractical advice and tips for parents/carers and supervisors on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers.
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Volunteer expoDiscover volunteer roles in the upper North Shore and meet volunteer coordinators. Also join the evening online workshop to find roles to enhance your career.
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Your say
Proposed changes to NSW housing policy
The NSW Government has recently announced a number of changes to housing policy which will have a significant impact on the character of the metropolitan area, including Ku-ring-gai.
Closes 23 February
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