Councils participate in kerbside EV charger trials

Northern Beaches is one of nine councils taking part in ARENA’s EV streetside charging project.

16 May, 2024

Council partnership brings renewable energy to local business

A Sydney council is partnering with a renewable energy company to offer an aggregated PPA to local businesses.

6 November, 2023

LGNSW chief to lead Northern Beaches Council

LGNSW chief Scott Phillips is joining Northern Beaches Council as its new CEO.

8 June, 2023

Council to operate 24/7 library

Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will provide a 24-hour library service.

19 March, 2023

Sydney council accused of paternalism over Aboriginal development dispute

A metropolitan Aboriginal land council has accused a council of racism and paternalism in a dispute over a proposed development.

31 March, 2022

More NSW councils eligible for disaster funding

A massive clean-up is underway across NSW as special disaster funding is announced for more flood-affected councils.

10 March, 2022

New tool allows Sydney council to map culture

Northern Beaches Council wants an informed picture of the cultural and creative sector in its LGA.

11 November, 2021

Northern Beaches Council joins 100% renewables club

Northern Beaches council will power all its sites with renewable energy.

8 March, 2021

Award a win for council staff during COVID-19

NSW council staff affected by coronavirus will be paid a job retention allowance under a new temporary award.

15 April, 2020

In survival mode, libraries innovate and adapt

One council is offering a home delivery service for vulnerable and elderly people.

12 April, 2020

Rubbish in roads to tackle waste crisis

Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will trial using recyclables in asphalt to improve road quality and reduce landfill.

4 November, 2019

Council signs suicide charter

A NSW council is taking a proactive role to help prevent suicide in the local area.

16 September, 2019

High-tech bins to tackle Sydney’s beach rubbish

Smart bins that alert collection teams when they need emptying are being trialed at a Sydney beach.

2 September, 2019

NSW council a climate change crash test dummy

A sea-battered NSW council area has set a climate change precedent for state and local government.

28 March, 2019