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From the Mayor
This month the Council is consulting the community about minimum lot sizes for dual occupancy developments in Ku-ring-gai.
The NSW Government has changed the rules on dual occupancy housing, meaning it can be built on many residential sites with some exceptions. Council is seeking feedback on two minimum lot size options which seek to manage local planning impacts. Have your say before Thursday 20 February.
I am passionate about retaining the essential workers so essential to our community, as well as providing housing for vulnerable people in Ku-ring-gai. Our draft Affordable Housing Policy outlines how Council will support new permanent affordable housing with rents aimed at people on low to moderate incomes.
The draft policy is a great step in the right direction for improving local housing affordability and I’d encourage you to give feedback by 3 March.
The Council has set up a Smart Transport Advisory Committee and we’re looking for community members who’d like to help advise us on transport options that reduce car use.
We especially want to hear from young people, women, residents with a multicultural background and those with a disability. Applications are open until Friday 28 February at Smart Transport Advisory Committee Ku-ring-gai.
Our ever popular Lunar New Year food market is at St Ives Village Green today Friday 7 February between 5pm and 9pm with delicious food, amusement rides, craft and face painting under the lanterns. I hope to see you there!
Dual occupancy housing lot sizesCouncil is seeking your feedback on the minimum lot size for dual occupancy development. |
Affordable housingCouncil is seeking feedback on a draft policy to deliver new affordable housing for essential workers such as teachers, nurses and emergency services workers. |
Youth Week FestivalCommunity groups are invited to register events for NSW Youth Week from 9 to 17 April. This year’s theme, I am___, We are the future and the future is now, celebrates and empowers young people in the community. Closes 21 February. |
Committee members wantedWe are seeking community members for two new committees providing advice on the natural environment and smart transport. We’d especially like to hear from young people, women, residents with a multicultural background and those with a disability. Closes 28 Feb. |
Road surfacing, patching and works tenderThe Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) is seeking tenders from qualified and experienced companies for road surfacing, patching and associated works between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2027. |
What's on
Lunar New Year food marketCelebrate the Year of the Snake at our Lunar New Year food market with delicious food, entertainment, amusement rides, craft and face painting at St Ives Village Green.
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Play with natureOur Nature Play sessions at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden give young children confidence, initiative and improved physical skills through play-based investigation and discovery. Activities are on weekdays and some Saturdays. |
Seniors Festival
We’re planning another exciting Seniors Festival for you in Ku-ring-gai in March!
Friday bakingJoin us for a fun and hands-on baking class where you’ll learn to make delicious treats to share.
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Cyber security webinarLearn the cyber security essentials you need to help protect your small business.
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Kids clothing swapBring your good-condition kids clothes, toys and books to swap for new-to-you items at St Ives Showground.
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Clean Up Australia DayGet a group of friends, colleagues or neighbours together and register a site or join an existing one. You can register as an individual or group, a business or a school.
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CalligraphyLearn the ancient art of calligraphy, where writing is blended with visual art to create stunning pieces. Five-week short course.
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Car seat checkSave the date and make sure your precious cargo is transported safely! Authorised fitters will check child car seats; for Ku-ring-gai residents only. Bookings open 3 March.
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Your say
Dual occupancy housing - minimum lot sizes
Council is inviting community feedback on the proposed minimum lot size for dual occupancy development.
Closes 20 February
Draft Affordable Housing Policy
Council is seeking comment from the community on the draft Affordable Housing Policy. The policy aims to help provide affordable housing for essential workers and vulnerable community members.
Closes 3 March
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