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Purpose
The Community Grants Program provides funding towards community projects, events and small capital equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area for the benefit of local communities. The Community Grants Program will…
Wollondilly Shire Council received its audited 2022-23 Annual Financial Statements on Tuesday night, which revealed the organisation to be in a sound financial position and showing strong improvement over the year.
Council is recovering from the financial impacts of major fire, flood and storm events in recent years, and is gearing up to improve services for its current community and manage the rapidly growing population.
A Financial Management Improvement Plan was put in place by the Council…
Wollondilly Shire Council’s popular Beach Bus will hit the road again this summer, transporting Wollondilly residents to the beach and providing some relief from the heat.
The Beach Bus offers residents of all ages free travel to North Wollongong Beach from various stops across the Wollondilly Shire. The hop on service will operate on four Thursdays this summer: 4, 11, 18 and 25 January.
This is a low floor accessible bus, making the service accessible for all members of the community.
Counci…
Wollondilly’s Australia Day Award winners were announced at today’s ceremony as part of the traditional celebrations in the Picton Botanic Gardens.
This year’s Wollondilly Citizen of the year is Rosemary MacAllister, a lifelong resident of Wollondilly who has actively contributed to the community through the Wollondilly Pony Club and 35 years of service to Wollondilly Riding for the Disabled.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “I would like to congratulate and thank all this year’s nominees and winners fo…
In a move that would help address Sydney’s housing crisis while stimulating the local economy, Wollondilly Shire Council has put Wollondilly forward as the ideal new home for the Australian Turf Club (ATC) if Rosehill Racecourse is relocated to make way for housing.
In light of recent discussions on the potential redevelopment of the Rosehill Gardens site for up to 25,000 homes, Council is writing to the Premier and the ATC inviting them to explore the feasibility and benefits of relocating to…
Wollondilly Shire Council hosted the inaugural Wollondilly Tourism Connect event on Wednesday 20 March at Razorback Ridge Wines. It was a successful evening of networking, sharing ideas, learning about available services, and supporting Wollondilly’s tourism businesses.
Guest speakers included representatives from Destination NSW, South West Sydney Tourism Taskforce Inc NSW, Service NSW Business Bureau, Camden Valley Inn, Wollondilly Tours, Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre & Visit Wollond…
Wollondilly Shire Council’s Library and Children’s Services will showcase the voices of local Aboriginal people and help share their stories with the next generation, thanks to $1500 in funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
The funding has been awarded to the Council services to run story sharing activities for a range of age groups during NAIDOC Week, from 7 to 14 July 2024, and into the school term. It will support five sessions of an Aboriginal Cultural Education program f…
Join us on Sunday, 28 July 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Stonequarry Creek, Hume Oval, Downing St, Picton, for National Tree Day. This year, we’re focusing on planting native species to enhance flood mitigation, improve water quality, and bolster the health of our waterways. Your efforts will also support local biodiversity, provide essential habitats for native wildlife, and help stabilise the banks of Stonequarry Creek.
Everyone is welcome to contribute to the well-being of our creeks and…
Landcom is beginning preparation of North Wilton Neighbourhood Plan No. 2, and inviting community members to participate in the process.
Read more about "Landcom Community Workshop - Neighbourhood Plan for North Wilton"...Landcom is beginning preparation of North Wilton Neighbourhood Plan No. 2, and inviting community members to participate in the process.
Read more about "Landcom Community Workshop - Neighbourhood Plan for North Wilton"...The Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 7 September 2024, from 8am-12pm.
This is a great opportunity for residents who can’t make it to our usual opening hours during the week to grab some great plants. We have lots of Wollondilly native plant species to choose from that are absolute bird magnets.
Wollondilly residents are entitled to five free Wollondilly native plants a quarter from our nursery. Any residents doing environmental restoration work like…
Join local farmers, Camden City Council and Greater Sydney Local Land Services for a free event to learn about natural capital and why it is relevant to you as a land manager or farmer.
Hear about the management of Camden Town Farm's natural assets and finding a balance between agriculture, environment and community use. Kieran Berryman (Camden City Council) and Tony Biffin (local farmer) will lead a walk on site and talk through management, outcomes and benefits. Learn the natural capital…
Wollondilly’s newly formed Council was sworn in during Tuesday night’s Extraordinary Meeting, with a celebratory atmosphere prevailing during the acceptance speeches and Councillors expressing their commitment to work together for the benefit of the Shire.
During the meeting, Cr Matthew Deeth was elected as Wollondilly’s Deputy Mayor for the next four years, and will support popularly elected Mayor Matt Gould in leading the Council through what will be a period of substantial change.
Cr Deeth…
Would you like to use your skills and expertise to assist with the management and direction of valuable assets within our community?
Section 355 Management Committees are volunteer groups appointed by Council to oversee the management of a community facility, such as a sportsground or hall. If you’re passionate about making Wollondilly even better together, then volunteering on a 355 Committee may be for you! Volunteers must be residents of the Wollondilly Shire.
New 355 Committees Members wil…
Would you like to use your skills and expertise to assist with the management and direction of valuable assets within our community?
Section 355 Management Committees are volunteer groups appointed by Council to oversee the management of a community facility, such as a sportsground or hall. If you’re passionate about making Wollondilly even better together, then volunteering on a 355 Committee may be for you! Volunteers must be residents of the Wollondilly Shire.
To RSVP or to find out more, p…
Café Connect - Safety Brew A Cuppa with Your Local Fire Crew
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
Picton Sportsground Amenities extension now complete
Council welcomes announcement of promised second High School for Wollondilly – opening in 2027
Bushfire Danger Period comes to a close