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- Neighbourhood issues Report and resolve common issues
- Pets Dog and cat ownership, lost animals and off-leash parks
- Precinct committees Your local connection to Council
- Waverley LGA Maps Maps of the environment, planning zones and more
- Payments Pay for rates, certificates, permits and licences
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Community
Community
- Children, youth & family services Early education, day care, support & resources
- Awards & grants Local Hero Awards, Garden Awards, Small Grants
- Get involved in your community Volunteering, creating connections, gardening
- Over 60s Services, activities, Mill Hill 60+ program
- Housing & homelessness Affordable housing, programs & support services
- Cultural diversity & inclusion Multiculturalism, language help, citizenship
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people Commitment to Reconciliation, plans & policies
- Disability inclusion Support services, access & inclusion projects
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Business
Business
- Resources for Business Events, grants and support
- Innovation Roadmap 2025 to support business
- Tourism Home to Australia's most famous beach.
- Sponsorship Support local events
- Procurement Submitting tenders & expressions of interest to Council
- Commercial waste & recycling services Tailored waste services for business
- Mobile vending Waverley has limited mobile vending licenses
- Hello Bondi Council’s website to help visitors enjoy their stay
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Recreation
Recreation
- Events Browse performances, exhibits and experiences
- Places of interest Historic buildings, markets, dining and Bondi Pavilion
- School Holiday Programs Fun-filled activities, workshops and events.
- Beaches & coast Beach information, safety, pool cleaning schedules
- Parks & reserves Location, public facilities and accessibility
- Arts & culture Artistic vision, creative programs, spaces and awards
- Venue & sport facilities hire Book indoor venues and sport facilities in Waverley
- Use of public spaces Events, commercial activations, filming etc
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Environment
Environment
- Council leadership on environmental action Research, strategies and Council programs
- Climate resilience and reducing emissions Switch to electric, go solar and grants for apartments
- Water and the coast Keep beaches clean, save water and enjoy the sea
- Towards zero waste Reduce waste at home and at work
- Public tree management & urban greening Street Tree Masterplan and planting zones
- Native vegetation and animal habitat Join Bushcare and enjoy Waverley’s natural spaces
- Transport Council policy, bike and car share, electric vehicles
- Second Nature Council’s environmental news and events hub
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Planning & Development
Planning & Development
- Development Applications The DA process, key documents & community consultation
- DA Tracking Tool Search a Development Application by number or date
- Application forms & certificates incl Planning, Rating, Construction and Occupation
- Waverley Local Planning Panel (WLPP) DA determination panel
- Compliance and regulations incl fire safety, food, pools and pollution
- Heritage incl Heritage Conservation Areas and fact sheets
- Urban planning and design Making Waverley a great place to live and work
- Major projects Council-delivered buildings, streets and parks
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Council
Council
- Organisation structure Four directorates serve the community
- Mayor & councillors Your Mayor, Councillors, wards and contact details
- Council & committee meetings Dates, agendas and minutes of meetings of Council
- Advisory committees Advisory Committees of Council
- Policies, plans, strategies and reports Council's vision and delivery
- Jobs Current vacancies and working at Waverley
- Access to information Gaining access to publicly available information
- Payments Pay for rates, certificates, permits and licences
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- Mayor & councillors
- Council & committee meetings
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Advisory committees
- Access & Inclusion Advisory Panel
- Arts, Culture & Creativity Advisory Committee
- Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (ARIC)
- Floodplain Management Committee
- Housing Advisory Committee
- Multicultural Advisory Committee
- Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Committee
- Resident Parking Scheme Review Committee
- Sustainability Expert Advisory Panel
- Waverley Cycling Advisory Committee
- Policies, plans, strategies and reports
- Jobs
- Access to information
- Payments
Payments
The following credit cards are accepted:
 | Visa |
| MasterCard |
| Amex |
A 0.8% fee applies to all credit card transactions.
If you own land, a home or business within the Waverley local government area (LGA), you will be required to pay rates to Council.
The income collected from rates is used by Council to provide essential infrastructure and services such as roads, footpaths, parks, sporting fields, playgrounds, stormwater drainage, swimming pools, community centres, cycle ways, public amenities and Waverley Library.
You can choose to pay your rates in full as stated on the rate notice by 31 August each year, or by quarterly instalments.
Save time and make record keeping easier by signing up to eRates.
Visit our Rates webpage for more information about rates and charges.
We offer commercial waste and recycling services at competitive prices for local businesses. For more information, please visit our Commercial waste and recycling services webpage.
The following certificates and permits are available online:
- Section 10.7 (2) Planning Certificates
- Section 10.7 (2)&(5) Planning Certificates
- Section 603 Rating Certificates
- Section 735A & 121ZP Outstanding Notices or Orders
- Heritage Exemption Certificate
- Road Opening Permit
- Construction Zone Permit
- Occupy/Close a Public Road or Footway
- Parking Permits
Apply online, with customers wishing to do multiple certificates advised to register first to make the process faster.
- For more information regarding development aligned certificates and permits, see Application forms & certificates
- For more information regarding parking permits, see Parking.
Some Council fees including parking permits, planning applications and registration and inspection fees can be paid online using your Payment Reference Number.
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