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From the Mayor

For your interest, I have issued a statement regarding the Councillors' workshop conducted earlier this month. You can read about the outcomes of the workshop and what was discussed here.

As we move into the cooler months of autumn, there are plenty of activities and events happening across Ku-ring-gai.

During March Council is hosting or promoting 39 free and paid activities as part of its 2025 Seniors Festival. This is a great opportunity to enjoy events as diverse as river cruises, seniors ballet and artificial intelligence talks.

Meanwhile, on 23 March, we’re holding Ku-ring-gai’s first Multicultural Festival at St Ives Showground.

This event will feature music and dance performances, workshops and stalls with community information and food from around the world.

In other news, we are currently seeking feedback on our draft Green Grid Strategy, which outlines a proposed network of green and shady routes between parks and retail centres.

And I’m also excited to see that Council has published a new map showing existing and planned Council-backed electric vehicle charging locations. Between August 2024 and January 2025 Council’s EV chargers delivered 110,000 kWh of power, enough to allow a single car to drive around Australia 40 times.

Electric vehicle charging will help Ku-ring-gai Council meet its target of net zero community carbon emissions by 2040.

Mayor Christine Kay

Green grid

We want your feedback on a long-term blueprint to help Ku-ring-gai residents travel between parks and retail centres more easily on a network of green and shady routes.

St Johns Ave turns 101

Happy 101st birthday to St Johns Ave, Gordon!

Thought to be the first paved road in Ku-ring-gai, pictured is the street party celebrating its opening in 1924.

EV public charging

Find out where Ku-ring-gai's electric vehicle public chargers are and how to use them.

Furry fun

Ku-ring-gai has 21 off-leash areas for exercising and socialising your dog. Some areas may be time limited if at shared sportsgrounds. Note that dogs must be leashed during organised sports.

Off leash dog map

What's on

Seniors Festival in March

As part of our ever popular Seniors Festival, the Everything for Seniors Day is on 12 March where you can discover the many fun and interesting activities in Ku-ring-gai and a live stream of the Premier’s Gala Concert.

See full Seniors Festival program

Youth Fridays

Touch footy, tennis, pizza making, Switch fun - our youth team has heaps on to keep your teens busy.

Fridays

Wild Birthdays

Looking for a fun, unique outdoor experience for your child's birthday? Pick from themes such as Animal Encounters, Nature Play or Survival Skills at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden.

Virtual lunch and learn business workshop

Join communication experts who share strategies to connect with customers and staff more effectively.

28 February

Car seat checks

Authorised fitters will check child car seats; for Ku-ring-gai residents only. Bookings open 3 March.

2 April

Clean Up Australia Day

Get a group of friends, colleagues or neighbours together and register a site or join an existing one. Help keep Ku-ring-gai waste-free!

2 March

Sparkling Wahroonga

Prepare for a sparkling day of indulgence at this new food and wine festival.

2 March

Bobbo volunteers needed

The Bobbin Head Cycle Classic is after volunteers for course marshals, drink stations and signage at the event.

30 March

Your say

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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Green Grid Strategy

Community feedback is being sought on a long-term blueprint to allow Ku-ring-gai residents to more easily travel between parks and retail centres on a network of green and shady routes.

Closes 12 March

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Mimosa playground upgrade

We have developed a concept plan for a new playground at Mimosa Oval and are now seeking further community feedback to ensure it meets local needs and expectations.

Closes 12 March

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Jobs and DA consents

Positions vacant

Applications are now open for a variety of roles at Council. Apply via our website.

Current vacancies

Volunteer opportunities

Check out volunteer roles available in our area.

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DA consents

Development application consents are published on our website weekly, and collated at the end of each month.

DA consents