‘Danger to riders and schoolchildren’ More than 80 people have made submissions of concern about Flower Power’s $14 million expansion in Terrey Hills. The majority of submissions were not opposed to the 62 Myoora Road development, but expressed concern about the proposed...

Neutral Bay small businesses concerned Hundreds of submissions against a $69 million Coles redevelopment in Neutral Bay have been lodged with North Sydney Council, with most concerned about the impact on nearby small businesses. A seven-storey building would replace the existing Woolworths...

Motion seeks in depth inquiry Pittwater ward councillor Miranda Korzy has called for a moratorium on vertical seawalls across the Northern Beaches. Ms Korzy’s motion was scheduled to be discussed at a council meeting on 28 November, and follows huge controversy over...

Willoughby locals are invited to shape the revised Community Participation Plan, a crucial part of the Council’s Community Engagement Framework. This plan outlines how the community can share thoughts on planning decisions and when the Council involves residents in its...

Council prioritises affordable housing over heritage North Sydney Council has chosen to prioritise affordable housing over a local heritage review, saying both could not be carried out concurrently. Councillors discussed the issue of how to deal with the two issues, given both...

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has invited the community to comment on proposed works to the Wakehurst Parkway, which aim to improve safety and travel time on the road, which is synonymous with congestion and accidents. TfNSW has prepared a Review of...

Widening needed urgently, MP claims The State Government has confirmed that the widening of Mona Vale Road will be ‘deferred’ for two years, despite having already prepared a business case for the project. A spokesperson for Transport for NSW confirmed to Peninsula...

Concrete seawall approval angers locals Five Narrabeen home owners have received approval to build a concrete seawall along the beachfront, angering locals. The seawall will sit behind properties at 1 Clarke Street and 1192, 1194, 1196 and 1204 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen, sitting...

The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (Harbour Trust) has revealed a North Head Sanctuary Draft Master Plan and is seeking community feedback. The Harbour Trust aims to breathe new life into North Head’s three precincts and enhance the visitor experience. The plan...

The Northern Beaches Council is currently exploring ways to preserve and enhance the North Steyne Surf Club for the benefit of the community. The council wants to ensure that the club continues to grow as a valued surf life-saving institution and...