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Lane Cove Municipal Council
A small, densely settled Lower North Shore council on the Lane Cove River — around 42,600 people across suburbs like Lane Cove, Greenwich, Longueville, Riverview and part of St Leonards, about 8 km from the Sydney CBD. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, roads, libraries, parks, development — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Open for your feedback
See all →Things Lane Cove Municipal Council wants your say on right now. Your view counts for more before the deadline.
- Open — see source for the closing date
Proposed Relocation of Bus Stop Riverview Street, Riverview
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Anglo Road, Greenwich - Proposed Road Closure
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Proposal: Parking Restrictions 10-16 Holdsworth Avenue, St Leonards
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Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
2025–26 rate peg: 3.9%
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets all 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyLane Cove's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
All 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you, by ward — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Merri Southwood (Independent)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: (02) 9911 3555
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~42,600 (2023–24)
Open →What's happening
50 updatesAuto-collected from Lane Cove Municipal Council's public channels and drafted in plain language (pending review).
- Policy
Draft Community Funding, Subsidies and Support Policy
Tell us what you think about our draft policy and guidelines for supporting community groups, events and initiatives through grants, subsidies, fee waivers and in-kind help.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Village Green at The Canopy Closure
Published on 04 November 2026 The Village Green at The Canopy will be temporarily closed from 7:00am Monday 9 November until Thursday 3 December while we install new turf.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Have your say
Road and footpath condition surveys underway across Lane Cove
Published on 03 November 2026 Council’s contractor is inspecting our local roads from Wednesday 4 November and footpaths from Tuesday 17 November. Here’s what you might see and what it means for you.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Have your say
Lane Cove Cultural Plan 2027–2037: Have Your Say
Lane Cove Council is developing a new Cultural Plan to guide arts, culture and creativity across our villages over the next ten years.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Trees of Joy are back!
Published on 29 October 2026 Council is running two donation drives this Christmas. You can generously donate to one of these worthy causes between 19 November and 5 December.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Policy
Tell us what you think about Lime e-bikes in Lane Cove
Published on 23 October 2026 Shared e-bikes can offer an affordable and sustainable way to get around, but we know some residents have concerns, particularly about bikes that are poorly parked or left blocking footpaths. Now we want to hear from you.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Have your say
Lime Bike Feedback
Lime shared e-bikes arrived in Lane Cove in July 2026, and in September, more than 1,400 riders took over 3,500 trips across the area. Shared e-bikes can be an affordable and sustainable way to get around, but we know some residents have concerns, particularly about bikes left blocking footpaths.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
48 Wood Street No Parking
Proposal to Install ‘NO PARKING' in front of 48 Wood Street, Lane Cove West A resident has requested Council install 8-metres of "No Parking" in front of his house at 48 Wood Street Lane Cove West – see plan overleaf. The residence at 48 Wood Street is occupied by a family member that needs fulltime access to a taxi service for people with a disability.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
St Vincent Road 2P Parking
ST VINCENTS ROAD – PARKING RESTRICTIONS Council is proposing to install "2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm Sat" on the western side of St Vincents Road from Gore Street to River Road – as per the attached plan. What is being proposed?
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
78 Bridge Street No Parking
BRIDGE STREET – PARKING RESTRICTIONS Council is proposing to install "No Parking Wednesdays 5am-11am" outside 78 Bridge Street Lane Cove to accommodate garbage truck turning movements in the closed section of Bridge Street – as per the attached plan. What is being proposed?
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
New Welcome to Country film celebrates Cameraygal Country
Published on 12 October 2026 Lane Cove Council has commissioned a Welcome to Country film featuring Auntie Jeanie Moran, so community events can open with a Welcome even when a Traditional Custodian is unable to attend in person.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Policy
Rotary Fair & Sustainability Lane - Road Closures - Sunday 11 October
Published on 02 October 2026 Several roads in Lane Cove Village will be closed from 6am to 7pm on Sunday 11 October for Rotary Fair and Sustainability Lane. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Policy
Local Environmental Plan (LEP)
Council is reviewing its Local Environment Plan and needs the community's input.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Positive Pitstops Trail Competition - Mental Health Month 2026
Mental Health Month is co-ordinated every October by Wayahead. This year the theme is ‘A Little Connection Goes a Long Way'.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Meet Your Neighbours events 2026/2027
Residents can apply to receive up to $250 to host a ‘Meet Your Neighbours’ event in their street or building complex to help build a sense of connection and belonging within their community.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Community Win as Goodman Withdraws Project Mars Data Centre
Published on 29 September 2026 Lane Cove Council welcomes Goodman's withdrawal of its proposed 90-megawatt data centre at 12 Mars Road, Lane Cove West, following record community opposition and Council's push for the NSW Government to slow down data centre approvals.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Have your say
Apartment Social Cohesion Project
Council is seeking apartment buildings to participate in our next round of the Social Cohesion Project.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Ross Harvey’s Fragonard ii takes out $15,000 Lane Cove Art Award
Published on 24 September 2026 Eight artists were celebrated at Gallery Lane Cove’s opening night, as Ross Harvey’s oil painting Fragonard ii won the 2026 Lane Cove Art Award’s $15,000 acquisitive prize.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Have your say
Wilona Avenue Greenwich Parking Restrictions
Council is proposing to install "No Parking 1am-6pm Mondays" around the Wilona Avenue cul-de-sac to facilitate garbage collection on Mondays What is being proposed? Install "No Parking 1am-6pm Mondays" signage in the Wilona Avenue cul-de-sac.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
No Stopping Extensions Mindarie St
Council is proposing to increase the ‘No Stopping' distance on Mindarie Street at Mowbray Road to increase the safety of vehicles turning to and from Mindarie Street, from Mowbray Road. What is being proposed?
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
New Aboriginal mural and pottery wheels launched at Gallery Lane Cove
Published on 24 September 2026 A new mural celebrating the waterways and ecosystems of Cameraygal Country, and eight new pottery wheels for Gallery Lane Cove Creative Studios, were unveiled on Friday 18 September.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Policy
Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2027 - 2030
Council is renewing its Disability Inclusion Action Plan, and we need your help.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Library Software Upgrade Coming Soon
Published on 15 September 2026 From Tuesday 29 September, you will have a simpler and more personalised way to search, discover and manage your library account.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Election
Councillors Southwood and Flood re-elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Published on 15 September 2026 At an Extraordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 14 September 2026, Councillors elected Merri Southwood to serve a second term as Mayor through to September 2028, and Rochelle Flood to serve a second term as Deputy Mayor until September 2027.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Policy
Proposed Fee - Planning Agreement
Lane Cove Council is proposing to introduce a new fee for the assessment of a draft Planning Agreement offer. A planning agreement is a voluntary, legally binding agreement between a planning authority (such as Council) and a developer that is linked to a development application, complying development certificate or a change to an environmental planning instrument.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Development
Council moves to protect residents' voice on development
Published on 09 September 2026 Lane Cove Council will at its September Ordinary Council meeting consider taking a motion to the 2026 Local Government NSW Annual Conference calling on the NSW Government to keep councils' ability to notify neighbours and communities about development applications that may affect them.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Policy
Council to retire Food & Wine by the River
Published on 09 September 2026 Following a review of its events program, Council will not continue delivering Food & Wine by the River. Burns Bay Reserve will host a new community event in November.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Policy
Three new sculptures launched across the Lane Cove Villages
Published on 02 September 2026 Bronze flying foxes, a stainless steel kookaburra and a tower of etched steel histories are the newest additions to Lane Cove's public art collection, unveiled recently across three village sites.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Lane Cove Council — News
- Policy
Draft Surveillance Camera Policy
Give your feedback on Council's draft policy on other surveillance cameras in some public spaces and Council facilities to help keep our community safe and protect Council assets.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Draft Kindy Cove Governance Policies
Council has created new governance policies for Kindy Cove Early Education and Care Service to reflect recent changes to child safety requirements and to make roles and responsibilities clearer.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Intranet User Survey
Our new intranet is coming this Spring! We've developed a two-minute survey to capture your ideas on the content, resources and features you'd like to see on the new Intranet.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Development
Planning Proposal – 2-8 and 10 Finlayson Street, Lane Cove
A Planning Proposal has been lodged with Council for the site known as 2-8 and 10 Finlayson Street, Lane Cove. The proposed amendments for the site are to allow additional permitted uses of Commercial premises, health services facilities, information and education facilities and recreation facilities (indoor).
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Consultation on Community E-Shuttle Bus
Background In July 2024, Council passed a Notice of Motion to conduct preliminary investigations into the feasibility, cost and logistics of introducing a community E-shuttle bus or regular bus service within the Lane Cove LGA. A review of the feasibility of introducing a community E-shuttle service in Lane Cove has been completed and a report has been referred to the April 2026 Council meeting.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Proposal: Parking Restrictions 10-16 Holdsworth Avenue, St Leonards
Proposal to install parking restrictions on Sofala Avenue
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Proposal: 2P Parking Restrictions on Sofala Avenue
Proposal to install parking restrictions on Sofala Avenue
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Kindy Cove Philosophy Feedback
Kindy Cove Philosophy Feedback
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Burns Bay Reserve Masterplan
Burns Bay Reserve Masterplan
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Development
Planning Proposal - No. 1 & No.3 Austin Crescent, Lane Cove
Planning Proposal - No. 1 & No.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Draft Data Breach Response Policy
Draft Data Breach Response Policy
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Draft Revised Events Management Policy
Draft Revised Events Management Policy
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Draft Fire Safety Policy
Draft Fire Safety Policy
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Draft Planning Agreements Policy
Draft Planning Agreements Policy
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Draft Affordable Housing Policy
Draft Affordable Housing Policy
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Centennial Ave / Arding St No Stopping Extension Proposal
Centennial Ave / Arding St No Stopping Extension Proposal
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Proposed Relocation of Bus Stop Riverview Street, Riverview
Proposed Relocation of Bus Stop Riverview Street, Riverview
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Draft Engagement Strategy, Policy and Digital Engagement Strategy
We are seeking feedback on strategic documents that direct how we engage and communicate with the community.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Anglo Road, Greenwich - Proposed Road Closure
Anglo Road, Greenwich - Proposed Road Closure
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Waste
New weekly food-waste bin service rolling out from 2026
Lane Cove Council is introducing a separate weekly food-waste service: stand-alone houses receive a maroon-lid bin, kitchen caddy and compostable liners from February 2026, with weekly collections starting 16 March 2026. Units and townhouses can opt in from 2027.
What this means for you: If you live in a stand-alone house, you'll get a new food-waste bin and can put food scraps out weekly from mid-March 2026. Lane Cove keeps food and garden waste separate rather than combining them in one bin.
- Policy
Revised Community Strategic Plan 'Liveable Lane Cove 2035' adopted
Following the September 2024 election, the council reviewed and adopted a revised Community Strategic Plan, 'Liveable Lane Cove 2035', endorsed at the 19 June 2025 Ordinary Council meeting.
What this means for you: This is the council's top-level plan of long-term community priorities, which guides its Delivery Program, budget and services over the coming years.
- Policy
Rates and domestic waste charge changes from 1 July 2025
The council set its 2025–26 general rate rise at 3.9%, in line with IPART's rate peg for Lane Cove (a 3.8% core peg plus a 0.1% population factor), effective 1 July 2025. The domestic waste charge is set separately in the council's annual Fees and Charges.
What this means for you: General rates rose by up to 3.9% from 1 July 2025 (your individual bill also depends on your land value). The bin-service charge is separate from the rate peg — check the current figure in the council's Revenue Policy.
Source: Lane Cove Council — Rates
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