Bayside EASTERN SUBURBS
NEWS
• BELLEVUE HILL • EDGECLIFF • DARLINGHURST • DARLING POINT • DOUBLE BAY • ELIZABETH BAY • PADDINGTON •
• POINT PIPER • POTTS POINT • ROSE BAY • RUSHCUTTERS BAY • SURRY HILLS • VAUCLUSE • WATSONS BAY • WOOLLAHRA •
COUNCILLOR SUSAN WYNNE
RE-ELECTED MAYOR Councillor Susan Wynne has been re-elected as the Mayor of Woollahra, and Councillor Isabelle Shapiro elected as Deputy Mayor at the first meeting of the new Council, which was held on Jan 5, with both terms to run until Sept 2023.
Woollahra Council welcomed four new Councillors and 11 returning Councillors at the Dec 2021 Local Government Election, with the Woollahra community electing the highest number of female Councillors in NSW, being 10 of the 15 Councillors. The result is more than double the female councillor representation - 31% - across councils in NSW since the last election in 2017.
“This role comes with great responsibility and I remain committed to working with our community in ensuring Woollahra is a wonderful place to live, work and visit.”
Craig Swift-McNair, Woollahra Council General Manager, congratulated all councillors on their election and praised the progressive result achieved. “I’d like to congratulate all of our newlyelected and returning Councillors, and also thank the previous Council for its contribution to the Woollahra community over the past four years,” Mr Swift-McNair said.
Female councillor representation at Woollahra has risen consistently in recent years, from three Councillors in 1995, six from 1999-2011, seven in 2012 and nine in 2017.
“We have a proud history as a progressive council, from our leadership on climate change, to our strong support of the arts and longstanding local disability and mental health initiatives, and 50% women on our executive team.
“It is an honour and privilege to continue serving Woollahra as Mayor. I am looking forward to working with Councillor Isabelle Shapiro as Deputy Mayor and all the Councillors,” Mayor Wynne said.
“This result is another significant achievement for Woollahra Council and a wonderful reflection of our community as a whole, as our elected representation is a clear indication of the progressive nature of Woollahra’s residents.
NSW Health
Not vaccinated yet? Find a clinic here
Councillor Susan Wynne and Councillor Isabelle Shapiro “Our councillors have an exciting opportunity to work with residents and businesses to make a real difference in Woollahra, and I look forward to working with
them in continuing to build and support an even more thriving local community.” The newly-elected Council will serve a three-year term, which began in 2021-2024.
EASTERN SUBURBS BUSINESS NETWORK
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective against COVID-19. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and our community. Australian Government Vaccine Clinic Finder
Everyone aged 12 years and over can get vaccinated. There are over 2,000 vaccination locations across NSW. Book your free vaccination at clinic near you: https://covid-vaccine. healthdirect.gov.au/ eligibility?lang=en
Want to know more about COVID-19 vaccines? Scan this QR code with your smartphone to find the facts. https://www.nsw.gov.au/ covid-19/vaccination/facts
For more information visit nsw.gov.au/covid-19 © NSW Health November 2021.
HELPING BUSINESSES SHARE NEWS AND WORK TOGETHER
www.esbn.network
CALL ROSE 0418 400 697
