First Nations Peoples on council
Sovereignty, as the inherent right of First Nations Peoples to exercise custodianship over land, water and sky, is the system of governance that looks after Country and community. It so happens that it is also what local government is supposed to do for our...
Our Plan for Waverley
There is no time like the present to support The Greens on Waverley Council. Greens have been campaigning on climate change for over twenty years. The global science fraternity has consistently presented evidence for increased storm intensity, changes in rainfall and...
Climate emergency – local action
A Greens motion was passed at Council declaring a Climate Emergency. We joined the UN “Race to Zero” global initiative and are investigating the Dark Skies light-spill reduction movement for further paths to emissions reductions. Council has joined “Cities for Climate...
Enrich Waverley’s cultural programs and the Bondi Pavilion Community Cultural Centre
Waverley has a proud history of artistic support through annual creative events, music studios, artists in residence and the visual arts. We have established a new Cultural Committee. The Greens strongly backed the community campaign to save Bondi Pavilion and stop...
Environment – urban ecology, waste and water use
The Greens drive environmental outcomes on Waverley Council. We have championed stormwater capture and reuse at Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte beaches, and bush regeneration and restoration of the Tamarama and Bronte gully waterfalls. The Greens are working to: Restore...
Planning for people, not profit
NSW governments have stripped local councils of planning powers and tipped the balance in favour of developers. Neighbourhoods are being transformed without meaningful consultation with residents. The Greens will work to: Encourage genuine community engagement in...
Local neighbourhoods – heritage precincts, affordable housing and no more highrise
Waverley is already densely settled. Greens have worked hard and consistently to protect the character of our suburbs. Greens on Council will continue to resist the Liberal support for more damaging overdevelopment. During Covid-19, we supported recovery programs for...