Bondi BUZZ ENHANCE & PRESERVE OUR PRECIOUS PRECINCTS

WHICH PRECINCT DO YOU LIVE IN?

Did you know that Waverley is named after an early property in the area, which in turn was named after Sir Walter Scott's popular Waverley Novels? That the tram line opening in 1881 from Darlinghurst spurred Waverley’s growth? That Bondi is named from an Aboriginal word meaning “sound of the waves breaking on the beach” and the Bondi Aquarium amusement park operated from 1887 till 1906. That Dover Road (then consequently Dover Heights) is thought to be named after the White Cliffs of Dover in England?

Such is the fascinati ng information to be discovered about your Precinct’s past – and much more when collaborating with other locals to find out what’s being planned these days – or can be – in your area.

“Precincts are an important vehicle for change and Council will consider Precinct feedback as an important input into decision-making about changes, developments or plans for improvements for the area,” Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, told Eastern Suburbs Life. Waverley has 13 Precin cts, and all Waverley residents are welcome to participate in these meetings, over 70 of which are held each year in the LGA. Discussion topics include local matters and issues of concern in the neighbourhood and across the Waverley area.

“Waverley Council has supported a resident Precinct system for over 35 years because we are committed to encouraging resident participation in Council decision-making,” Masselos elaborated.

Although not decision -mak ing in themselves, these precinct meetings are a vital source of community opinion for Councillors and for Council Officers. “The feedback and recommendations of the Precinct meetings are forwarded to Council where appropriate action is taken,” she assured.

“[In addition] Council staff and Councillors frequently attend Precinct meetings to provide information and to take Precinct concerns back to Council. I especially look forward to attending Precinct meetings and responding to residents' concerns and feedback.”

The meetings are organised by local resident committees who volunteer their time and are elected annually by attendees.

“Attending your local Precinct meeting is a great way to keep in touch with what is going on in our area and how Council can help make Waverley an even better place to live, work and visit,” Masselos recommended.

“On behalf of my fellow Waverley Councillors, I thank all our Precinct representatives for their ongoing dedication and commitment to ensuring that residents are heard.”

More info: https://www.wave rley.nsw.gov.au/ residents/precinct_committees/contacts,_ meetings,_dates,_agenda_-and-_minutes

Paula Towers