News and events in Ku-ring-gai
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News
From the Mayor
I am pleased to tell you that the Council has reached an agreement with the NSW Government in relation to planning in the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precincts at Roseville, Lindfield, Killara and Gordon.
Under the agreement, the government is supporting Council to develop locally responsive planning controls to deliver the target of 23,200 new homes in Ku-ring-gai by 2031.
I’d encourage everyone to have their say on our alternative housing scenarios before submissions close next Tuesday 17 December.
In other news, we are holding our last Council meeting for 2024 on Tuesday night. It’s a full agenda which you can see here. Community members are welcome to watch the meeting online or in person.
We have some exciting activities in the lead-up to Christmas and other school holiday fun, including the Midweek Movies at Gordon Library.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who donated to my Christmas Appeal on behalf of Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney this year. The Lifeline volunteers will be packing your donations into hampers to deliver to vulnerable residents before Christmas.
As this is the last Council enews for 2024, I’d like to wish everyone celebrating a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Housing feedbackCouncil is seeking your feedback on five scenarios to deliver new housing supply around Roseville, Lindfield, Killara and Gordon stations.
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Fitness centre gym refurbishmentThe Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre gym has been refurbished with new equipment, AV system upgrade, a larger group fitness area and a chilled drinking station. |
Annual reportThe 2023-2024 annual report including Council's audited financial statements is available online. The State of our Ku-ring-gai Report supplements the annual report and details the progress of the Community Strategic Plan during 2021-2024 and key issues and challenges ahead for the newly elected Council. |
Christmas and New Year opening hoursDetails of operating hours across Council during the festive season. |
Give the gift of creativityOur Art Centre has a great array of adult, teens and kids classes during day, night and weekends. Why not get a gift certificate for your creative loved one. |
Share your cultural heritageBe part of Ku-ring-gai’s Multicultural Festival in March 2025 as a stallholder or performer.
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What's on
Christmas in Ku-ring-gai
Find out what’s happening in Ku-ring-gai for Christmas including markets, Santa photography, Christmas carols and more.
Tis the season to get craftyGet your Christmas craft on at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden with native flower quilling and wreath making.
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Get bushfire readyEnjoy a sausage sizzle, meet your neighbours and hear from experts on how to get ready for bushfire season at Jane McGillivray Park.
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Chanukah on the GreenThis family-friendly event celebrates the festival of Chanukah. Organised by Chabad North Shore and supported by Council.
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Beginner barista workshopLearn espresso skills as well as taking orders and serving. For ages 14-24 years.
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Senior exercise workshopImprove your balance and strength with simple exercises you can do at home. Led by renowned physio Sally Castell.
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Midweek moviesGet away from it all with our free midweek movie screenings at Gordon Library. Starts 8 January.
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Summer school holidays
Ku-ring-gai Art Centre
The Ku-ring-gai Art Centre has lots of creative workshops and events for kids, teens and toddlers. This includes a free open day on 13 January where kids can try lots of creative activities.
Wildflower Garden
School holiday fun at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, St Ives will run until 5 February. Come along for some adventure such as Survival Skills, Camping & Cooking, Junior Keepers and Mystic Adventures.
Vacation Care
Hyper Karting, surf school, Archie Brother Cirque, Brazilian jiu jitsu and judo are just some of the activities planned for our summer Vacation Care program!
Youth events and activities
Leading up to Christmas we have some fun workshops for your 12-24 year olds - beginner barista, phone photography & storytelling, dumpling connect & create, healthy rice paper roll, ping pong comp, baking class
Ku-ring-gai Library
Create, explore and be entertained in our libraries with coding and Lego clubs, craft-a-noons, mermaids and pirates storytime and puppet and kite making.
Summer golf clinics
Our junior and intermediate golf clinics will hone those chipping, putting and golf etiquette skills.
Your say
Draft Grants, Sponsorships, Donations and Environmental Rebates Policy
Council is seeking comment on the draft policy for various Council funding programs and rebates.
Closes 17 December
Road lease proposal Northcote Avenue, Killara
Council intends to grant a road lease for Northcote Avenue, Killara.
Closes 23 December
Licence for 207 Mona Vale Road St Ives
Council intends to grant a five-year licence for Level 1, 207 Mona Vale Road St Ives.
Closes 6 January
Keep up to date on projects and programs out for comment and on exhibition.
Jobs and DA consents
