Advocating for better public spaces, recognising community champions and improving transport safety were among the key outcomes of this week's Council meeting.
Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected
Councillors re-elected Zoë Baker as Mayor for the next two years and MaryAnn Beregi as Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months.
Continuing advocacy for Cammeray Parklands
Council resolved to make a submission to Transport for NSW seeking changes and additions to the Cammeray Parklands Place Design and Landscape Plan. Priorities include maintaining passive open space, improving accessibility, addressing retaining wall impacts, providing public amenities and improving pedestrian and cyclist outcomes. Council also resolved to begin landscaping and planting works on adjoining Council-managed land so vegetation can become established ahead of the parklands opening.
Bradfield Park South renewal moves ahead
Council welcomed the NSW Government's announcement to renew and upgrade Bradfield Park South and will seek funding to develop and deliver a master plan ahead of the Sydney Harbour Bridge centenary in 2032.
Works to reduce the existing maintenance compound are expected to begin soon, with upgraded hoardings and planting planned before the end of the year and further landscaping and public space improvements proposed for 2027.
Community contributors recognised
Council formally acknowledged the 2026 Celebrated Citizens, recognising residents, volunteers, advocates, organisations and community leaders whose contributions have helped strengthen the North Sydney community.
North Sydney’s Celebrated Citizens
- Mary Curran
- Sue Wright
- Nicole Bannister
- Tim Galvin
- Hilary Walker
- Jacqueline Wong
- Barbara DeGraff
- Vera Yee
- Edmond “Ed” Yan
- Stewart Hodgson
- Judith French
- David Yip
- Gretel Jones
- Jean Martin
- Lucia Ramirez
- Rob McKay
- Cathie Glinka
- Sophia Zhang and the volunteers of Blue Vision Book Club
- Tim Moriarty
- Aunty Jean Moran
- Gabrielle Mordy of Studio A
- North Sydney Boys High School students Lachlan Steenson, Carlos Yin and Charlie Green
- Bruce Donald AM
Council calls for action on Cammeray gantry
Council will write to Transport for NSW and relevant ministers supporting community calls for design improvements to the recently installed gantry at the intersection of Miller and Amherst Streets, Cammeray. Council will also invite representatives of the Combined Precinct Infrastructure Subcommittee to brief Council staff on their submission.
Further review of Young Street traffic arrangements
Council considered the review of traffic conditions at the Young Street and Grosvenor Street intersection in Neutral Bay. More advice will be sought to improve cyclist safety, including possible stop signs and speed reductions with a report due back to Council in the next few months. A community education campaign for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will also be developed.
Also on the agenda:
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Council will submit proposals relating to retaining public land for social and affordable housing and strengthening the role of local government in democratic decision-making at the upcoming Local Government NSW Annual Conference.
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Council approved the updated 2026-2027 Council meeting schedule.