Annual electricity costs across the Northern Beaches have been slashed since Northern Beaches council brought in its 100% renewable electricity Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). According to council, its last financial year saw a decrease in electricity costs for council buildings and...

Plans for a digital advertising sign overlooking Chatswood’s garden of remembrance have been scrapped, after concerns were raised regarding its highly inappropriate visual impact. The Chatswood garden, which commemorates local war veterans from the Willoughby district, is highly regarded as a...

Locals anxious over water supply and sewage Northern Beaches Council has responded to a letter of concern by a local community group over additional housing in the Mona Vale area. The Friends of Mona Vale group raised several concerns to Council recently...

The hotly contested AR Bluett Memorial Award recognising the most progressive metropolitan and rural council has been awarded to Northern Beaches council. Mayor Michael Regan welcomed the accolade and praised fellow councillors, CEO and all council staff for their commitment to...

Willoughby city council and the Chatswood Chamber of Commerce have partnered in a bid to help local businesses apply for free business growth programs. On Friday 14 October, a formal signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) took place between Willoughby...

After more than 30 years as the MP for Wakehurst, Brad Hazzard has announced he will be retiring from politics at the 2023 state election. In a statement, Mr Hazzard thanked the Wakehurst community for its support over three decades in...

Northern Beaches council has committed to a number of major achievements to the community after the latest annual report said it delivered $76.9 million in capital works projects. In a year of many great challenges, council says it has remained focused...

NSW government has announced it will introduce additional warning signs around all mobile speed cameras across NSW including the Northern Beaches. The increased signage comes after the issue was raised by the community, following extensive feedback on portable warning signage on...

Northern Beaches council has recommended nine new apprenticeships to be rolled out in the next two financial years in support of the expansion of entry level pathways in the community. Following the call for more apprenticeship employment opportunities, it is understood...

Northern Beaches council has announced the recommended funding for project applications under the community development grants across the Northern Beaches. It is understood the grants are an important part of council’s role in supporting the social services sector, with a particular...