First Nations Peoples on council

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

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

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...
Environment – urban ecology, waste and water use

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

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 transport

Local transport

The beauty of life in Waverley is that all our needs are often found within walking, cycling or a short distance on public transport. The Greens support local services and enhanced local transport options. We resisted NSW government changes to local bus routes and...