Media Releases

Twenty seven community groups have been recognised and supported by Mosman Council through the provision of community grants for their programs and services.

Premier Mike Baird has failed to respond to a letter written by concerned mayors and councillors from seven local government areas around NSW facing forced amalgamation. The letter called for the Premier to consult with the seven councils and to suspend the amalgamation process for the time being.

Animal lovers and owners turned out in force along with an array of enthusiastic pets ranging from rats to a wide variety of dogs for Mosman Council’s 2016 Pet’s Day Out held yesterday on the Village Green.

Mayors and councillors from seven local government areas around NSW facing forced amalgamation have called upon Premier Mike Baird to suspend his “undemocratic” merger program.

A major upgrade to one of Mosman’s most popular playgrounds has proven so popular that additional seating and infant swings will soon be added to cater for the unprecedented demand.

Mosman Mayor Peter Abelson has presented his annual report for 2015/16, providing an overview of Council challenges and achievements during the past year.

Competitions and interactive animal shows will headline this year’s much loved free community event Pet’s Day Out with obedience master classes to improve manners and relaxing animal acupuncture and dog yoga DOGA the order of the day after pets test their skills through a special entrance maze.

Mosman Council has initiated a “Plastic Free” July to highlight the environmental impacts of single-use plastics by encouraging businesses and residents to avoid using plastic bags, straws and take-away cups during the month.

Mosman Council has again recorded strong results in its latest biennial Community Survey with improvements in community satisfaction recorded across key result areas.

Mosman Council staff are continuing to assess damage and clean up after the weekend’s storm with incidents posing a health and safety risk prioritised ahead of clearing blocked roads and footpaths and removing debris from reserves and verges.