North Sydney
Council reviews traffic conditions on Grosvenor and Young
North Sydney Council will examine traffic at the Grosvenor-Young street intersection to address conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists.
28 September 2026
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Sydney
Development application for 23 Hickson Road, Millers Point reviewed
The panel discussed the impact of patron noise on the proposed development at 23 Hickson Road.
23 September 2026
Inner West
Inner West Council backs Punch Park pickleball markings and Perfect Match mural
Councillors carried motions on pickleball line markings at Punch Park, the Sydenham Road cycleway and the We Run As One mural.
22 September 2026
Sydney
CSPC recommends refusal of Erskineville development
The Central Sydney Planning Committee has recommended refusal of the conceptual development application at 7‑19 Coulson Street, 5 Goddard Street and 23 Eve Street, Erskineville, citing lack of finalised voluntary planning agreement.
17 September 2026
Sydney
Paddington Town Hall major renewal discussed
The council reviewed a report outlining the scope of works for a major renewal and upgrade of Paddington Town Hall.
14 September 2026
North Sydney
North Sydney Council moves to detailed study of Badangi Reserve swim site
Council voted to proceed to detailed site assessments for a harbour swimming site in Badangi Reserve.
14 September 2026
Inner West
Inner West Council carries affordable housing policy motion nine votes to five
Inner West Council carried an amended motion on the Draft Inner West Affordable Housing Policy after defeating an amendment.
25 August 2026
Sydney
City of Sydney backs Bidura site and Indigenous mental health motions
The City of Sydney carried motions on the Bidura site in Glebe, Indigenous mental health and Victoria Barracks.
24 August 2026
Sydney
22-storey hotel proposed above the Park Royal at 150 Day Street
The Central Sydney Planning Committee heard a post-exhibition planning proposal for 150 Day Street. The report recommends that the committee approve it.
20 August 2026
Sydney
Committee backs 150 Day Street planning proposal
The City of Sydney's Transport, Heritage and Planning Committee recommended that council approve the planning proposal and draft Development Control Plan for the Park Royal Hotel at 150 Day Street, Sydney.
17 August 2026
Sydney
Panel approves 17 Randle Street development
The Local Planning Panel endorsed the application for 17 Randle Street, Surry Hills, subject to the conditions of consent. The panel also recorded no objections to the application for 14 and 16 Trinity Avenue, Dawes Point.
12 August 2026
North Sydney
Council defers Neutral Bay to Mosman route upgrade
North Sydney Council postponed the decision on the Neutral Bay to Mosman route street upgrade until further studies are completed.
10 August 2026
North Sydney
Council opens discussion on Neutral Bay to Mosman Cycleway
North Sydney Council listened to community members on the proposed upgrade of the Neutral Bay to Mosman Cycleway Route Street Upgrade Project. No decision was taken.
10 August 2026
North Sydney
No decisions recorded at North Sydney public forum
The council meeting focused on New Year’s Eve ticketing, a lease proposal for Studio A and a tribute to Annie Connor OAM.
27 July 2026
North Sydney
Council moves to fund New Year’s Eve ticketing at Luna Park
North Sydney Council voted to seek state funding for managed access to Luna Park for the 2026 New Year’s Eve event.
27 July 2026
Sydney
Panel grants advertising consent at 4-6 York Street, Sydney
The panel determined a development application for an advertising structure at 4-6 York Street. Consent includes conditions for a street tree's protection.
1 July 2026
Sydney
Council backs Castlereagh Street planning proposal for exhibition
On 29 June 2026 the City of Sydney council unanimously approved the planning proposal for 133‑145 Castlereagh Street, covering the Piccadilly Centre, for public exhibition.
29 June 2026
North Sydney
Council resumes public forum, discusses motion 5 and 6
The council resumed the public forum, covering motion 5 of 26 on accessibility and motion 6 of 26 on tiny forests.
29 June 2026
North Sydney
Hume Street Park expansion noted by council
The council reviewed the Hume Street Park expansion and acknowledged the need for Stage 2 to increase open space in the Crows Nest precinct.
29 June 2026
Sydney
Planning committee approves co‑living and mixed‑use projects in Waterloo and Alexandria
The Central Sydney Planning Committee gave the go‑ahead for a seven‑storey co‑living development on Young Street and an eleven‑storey mixed‑use building on Wyndham Street, which includes 111 affordable housing units.
25 June 2026
Sydney
City of Sydney committees back First Nations framework and Oxford Street heritage listings
Council committees recommended adopting a new First Nations Strategic Framework and approving heritage listings for three buildings in the Oxford Street precinct.
22 June 2026
Inner West
Council discusses traffic scheme review and pedestrian crossing
The Inner West Council heard proposals regarding local traffic and pedestrian safety during its meeting.
16 June 2026
Sydney
Council rescinds its 2025 Code of Meeting Practice
The City of Sydney Council unanimously carried the recommendation to rescind the 2025 Code of Meeting Practice.
15 June 2026
Sydney
Panel approves development at 16-22 Cooper Street, Surry Hills
The local planning panel unanimously approved D/2025/1198 for 16-22 Cooper Street, Surry Hills, subject to conditions.
10 June 2026
North Sydney
Panel discusses developments at North Sydney meeting
The panel reviewed several development applications, including public submissions.
3 June 2026
North Sydney
North Sydney Council heard quarterly budget review and delivery program
Councillors debated financial position and delivery program during council meeting on 25 May 2026
25 May 2026
Sydney
Panel refuses 86‑90 Bay Street proposal
The Local Planning Panel rejected a development application for 86‑90 Bay Street, Ultimo, after finding the clause 4.6 variation request unsatisfactory.
20 May 2026
Inner West
Inner West Council carries Henson Park live music motion ten votes to five
Inner West Council carried a motion on live music and major events at Henson Park and adopted its quarter three operational plan and budget report.
19 May 2026
Sydney
City of Sydney backs Newtown Tram Depot and mobile coverage motions
The council carried an amended motion on the Newtown Tram Depot and a motion on mobile coverage.
18 May 2026
Sydney
Committee approves affordable housing contributions review
The Central Sydney Planning Committee unanimously carried a planning proposal for affordable housing contributions and considered a new tower in Surry Hills.
14 May 2026
Sydney
City of Sydney committee backs revised quiet way project scope
A council committee backed a revised project scope for the Surry Hills to Central Quiet Way and several financial reports.
11 May 2026
North Sydney
Council discusses strategic asset management plan and funding application
North Sydney Council reviewed the Strategic Asset Management Plan and a grant application for Crows Nest.
11 May 2026
Sydney
Panel approves development at Millers Point
The local planning panel approved a development application for a property in Millers Point.
6 May 2026
North Sydney
Planning panel hears applications for Tobruk Avenue and Falcon Street
The North Sydney Local Planning Panel heard multiple development applications, including those at Tobruk Avenue and Falcon Street.
6 May 2026
Sydney
Local Planning Panel approves development on Glebe Point Road
The panel heard officer recommendation and voted to approve the development at 431 Glebe Point Road.
29 April 2026
Sydney
City of Sydney extends Housing for All consultation
The council extended consultation on the Housing For All discussion paper and debated a motion to ban short term rentals during the housing crisis.
28 April 2026
Sydney
Officers recommend 15-storey building at 20-26 Bourke Road
Officers recommended deferred commencement approval for a 15-storey mixed-use building at 20-26 Bourke Road, Alexandria, with 161 affordable housing units.
23 April 2026
Sydney
City of Sydney committee backs new park management plan
A council committee recommended adopting a draft generic plan of management for parks, sports grounds and general community use land.
20 April 2026
North Sydney
Council considers Grosvenor Street proposal, plaza naming and micromobility submission
North Sydney Council considered a planning proposal, its draft budget, a plaza naming consultation and a micromobility submission on 13 April 2026.
13 April 2026
Sydney
Panel approves 5-11 Bridge Street application with an added condition
The City of Sydney Local Planning Panel voted unanimously to approve the development application for 5-11 Bridge Street, Sydney.
8 April 2026
North Sydney
Council determines 40 Bennett Street development application
North Sydney Council approved the alterations and additions for a new studio and pool at 40 Bennett Street, Cremorne, and will decide on the 22 Premier Street and 45‑51 Murdoch Street applications after the meeting.
1 April 2026
Sydney
Council asks for power to extend trading hours during special events
City of Sydney councillors voted unanimously to ask the NSW Department of Planning to let the council set later hours for non-licensed venues during special events.
23 March 2026
North Sydney
Council adopts traffic calming plan for Spofforth Street, Cremorne
The council approved a report to progress traffic calming and pedestrian safety on Spofforth Street, with a follow‑up report due in three months.
23 March 2026
Sydney
Committee approves facade and structural works at the Reserve Bank building
The Central Sydney Planning Committee approved the development application for 65 Martin Place, Sydney, and backed public exhibition of a planning proposal for special entertainment precincts.
19 March 2026
North Sydney
Council determines 4 Harrison Street proposal
North Sydney Council has decided to proceed with the development application for 4 Harrison Street, Cremorne, which includes demolition, construction of a six-storey shop‑top and 12 apartments with basement parking.
4 March 2026
Sydney
Panel refuses digital sign on the Oxford Hotel in Darlinghurst
The City of Sydney Local Planning Panel refused an application to convert the rooftop sign at 134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, to LED lighting.
25 February 2026
Inner West
Council meets in closed session on the general manager's contract
Inner West Council held an extraordinary meeting on 24 February 2026 with one item, a mayoral minute on a personnel matter, and dealt with it in confidential session.
24 February 2026
North Sydney
Panel hears proposals for several Sydney locations
The planning panel reviewed five development applications covering Waverton, Wollstonecraft, Neutral Bay, Cremorne Point and Kirribilli.
4 February 2026
North Sydney
Development application approved at 51 Alexander Street, Crows Nest
North Sydney Council determined the application to demolish and rebuild at 51 to 59 Alexander Street, Crows Nest, allowing a new three‑storey commercial building with retail and office space.
3 December 2025
Inner West
Council carries carbon neutral target motion unanimously
Inner West Council voted unanimously on 18 November 2025 for a motion on reaching its carbon neutral target, with an amendment.
18 November 2025
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