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Mosman Municipal Council
A compact, affluent harbourside council on Sydney's Lower North Shore — around 29,000 people in the single suburb of Mosman and its localities (Balmoral, Clifton Gardens, Beauty Point, Georges Heights, The Spit), home to Taronga Zoo, Balmoral Beach and part of Sydney Harbour National Park. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, roads, libraries, parks, foreshores, 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.
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See all →Things Mosman Municipal Council wants your say on right now. Your view counts for more before the deadline.
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Changes to development public exhibition
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Public Art Community Survey
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Event Ready Streets
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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 9 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyMosman's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
All 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Ann Marie Kimber (Serving Mosman)
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) 9978 4000
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~29,000 (2023–24)
Open →What's happening
69 updatesAuto-collected from Mosman Municipal Council's public channels and drafted in plain language (pending review).
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 4 November 2026
Mayor’s Message – 4 November 2026
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Have your say
Australia Day Awards 2027
Nominate a Local Champion Every year, Mosman celebrates the individuals who make our community stronger, kinder and more connected through the Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year Awards .
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Arts & Culture Forum
Help shape the future of Arts & Culture in Mosman Mosman Council is creating a new Arts & Culture Strategy 2027-2037 , and we'd love your input. Join us for a community forum where local artists, cultural organisations, educators, businesses, venue operators and community members will come together to explore the future of arts and culture in Mosman.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Election
From the Mayor - 28 October 2026
From the Mayor - 28 October 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Acting against tree vandalism
Acting against tree vandalism
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 28 October 2026
Mayor’s Message – 28 October 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Development
Heritage Housekeeping Planning Proposal
Heritage Housekeeping Planning Proposal
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Mosman's Top Dog crowned
Mosman's Top Dog crowned
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Have your say
New Outdoor Dining – 120 Prince Albert Street
New Outdoor Dining – Retrouvailles Pty Ltd – 120 Prince Albert Street (facing Raglan Street) Council is considering an application from Retrouvailles Pty Ltd trading as Paola Wine Bar to occupy part of Council's footpath for the purpose of outdoor dining adjacent the premises fronting Raglan Street, Mosman under Section 125 of the Roads Act, 1993. The total area to be occupied is 12.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Proposed Heritage and Housekeeping Amendments to Mosman Local Environmental Plan
Planning Proposal PP-2026-269 is on public exhibition from 28 October-12 November 2026. The draft Planning Proposal seeks to amend Mosman Local Environmental Plan (MLEP 2012) by updating Schedule 1 Additional permitted uses, Schedule 5 Environmental heritage and the Heritage Map, and to fix a typographical error in clause 4.
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- Election
Mayor’s Message – 21 October 2026
Mayor’s Message – 21 October 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Celebrating Ken Done and Mosman
Celebrating Ken Done and Mosman
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Draft Social Media Policy
Council has endorsed an amended Social Media Policy to be placed on public exhibition. This exhibition period is an opportunity to ensure that the revised policy matches community needs and interest.
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- Policy
Draft Media Policy
Council has endorsed an amended Media Policy to be placed on public exhibition. This exhibition period is an opportunity to ensure that the revised policy matches community needs and interest.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 13 October 2026
Mayor’s Message – 13 October 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Draft Addressing Policy
At its meeting on 6 October 2026, Council endorsed the Addressing Policy to be placed on public exhibition. The draft Addressing Policy continues to support logical and consistent street addressing across Mosman, particularly to avoid confusion for emergency services, while being updated to reflect contemporary addressing practices and community needs.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Draft Land and Floor Space Acquisition and Disposal Policy
At its meeting on 6 October 2026, Council endorsed the Council Land and Floor Space Acquisition and Disposal Policy to be placed on public exhibition.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Council Decided - 6 October 2026
Council Decided - 6 October 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 7 October 2026
Mayor’s Message – 7 October 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 30 September 2026
Mayor’s Message – 30 September 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Community rally: HMAS Penguin
Community rally: HMAS Penguin
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Apply for a Local Heritage Grant
Apply for a Local Heritage Grant
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
From the Mayor - 23 September 2026
From the Mayor - 23 September 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 23 September 2026
Mayor’s Message – 23 September 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 16 September 2026
Mayor’s Message – 16 September 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Balmoral Baths 2a The Esplanade – Extension of Lease
Council at its meeting on 1 September 2026 resolved unanimously to approve an extension of the current lease of the Balmoral Baths Restaurant and Kiosk (and associated storage rooms) to Watermark Restaurant Pty Ltd (trading as Public Dining Room) for a further term of two (2) years commencing on 1 March 2027 and expiring on 28 February 2029.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Clifton Gardens baths and jetty
Clifton Gardens baths and jetty
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Shark bite kits installed
Shark bite kits installed
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 9 September 2026
Mayor’s Message – 9 September 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Council Decided - 1 September 2026
Council Decided - 1 September 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Watch out for wildlife
Watch out for wildlife
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Have your say
Public Art Community Survey
Public art helps tell the stories of a place and the people who call it home. We're inviting our community to share their thoughts on the role of public art in Mosman and the kinds of experiences they'd like to see in our public spaces.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Election
New Deputy Mayor elected
New Deputy Mayor elected
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 2 September 2026
Mayor’s Message – 2 September 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Draft Masterplan lodged with State Government
Draft Masterplan lodged with State Government
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Grants support local organisations
Grants support local organisations
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Have your say
Changes to development public exhibition
Changes to development public exhibition
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
From the Mayor - 26 August 2026
From the Mayor - 26 August 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Draft Masterplan endorsed for next steps
Draft Masterplan endorsed for next steps
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 25 August 2026
Mayor’s Message – 25 August 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Have your say
Event Ready Streets
Visualisation of the proposed Middle Head Road streetscape in event mode. Improvements are planned to help transform three locations in Mosman into event-ready spaces and make it safer and more affordable to deliver community events and markets.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
HMAS Penguin advocacy update
HMAS Penguin advocacy update
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
2026 Mosman Art Prize winner
2026 Mosman Art Prize winner
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Council meeting
Mosman Masterplan: Extraordinary Council Meeting
Mosman Masterplan: Extraordinary Council Meeting
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Have your say
Balmoral Oval Recreation Precinct Upgrade
Mosman Council is looking to redevelop the Balmoral Skatepark into a new recreation precinct. We would like to know what changes you would like to the skate facility and any other types of riding tracks you would like, to create a more inclusive environment for people of various ages, riding modes and abilities.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 18 August 2026
Mayor’s Message – 18 August 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 12 August 2026
Mayor’s Message – 12 August 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Council Decided – 4 August 2026
Council Decided – 4 August 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 5 August 2026
Mayor’s Message – 5 August 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 29 July 2026
Mayor’s Message – 29 July 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
From the Mayor - 29 July 2026
From the Mayor - 29 July 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Learn, borrow, study and play
Learn, borrow, study and play
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Sharing Shelf’s new home
Sharing Shelf’s new home
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Tree vandalised at Balmoral
Tree vandalised at Balmoral
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 22 July 2026
Mayor’s Message – 22 July 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Where your rates go
Where your rates go
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Council Decided - 7 July 2026
Council Decided - 7 July 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 1 July 2026
Mayor’s Message – 1 July 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 8 July 2026
Mayor’s Message – 8 July 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Election
Mayor’s Message – 15 July 2026
Mayor’s Message – 15 July 2026
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Market cancelled due to weather
Market cancelled due to weather
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
Child car seat checks
Child car seat checks
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Policy
HMAS Penguin advocacy continues
HMAS Penguin advocacy continues
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Source: Mosman Council — Council news
- Have your say
Shared e-bikes in Mosman
Lime is seeking to introduce shared e-bikes in Mosman. Under state regulations, Council can't unreasonably refuse this request.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Development
Council endorses preferred Mosman Masterplan for the town-centre corridor
Councillors endorsed a preferred masterplan that concentrates future housing along the Spit Road / Military Road corridor and Spit Junction, with increased building heights on that spine. The plan requires NSW Government planning sign-off.
What this means for you: If you live or work near Military Road or Spit Junction, this council plan proposes where future housing and taller buildings would go; it still needs NSW Government approval before it can take effect.
- Policy
Mosman Masterplan
MASTERPLAN UPDATES Stay connected and have your say. Register to receive project updates and be notified about future community consultation opportunities.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Middle Head Oval Amenities
An inclusive community and sporting facility that places landscape at its heart, to create a new public space that respects the natural heritage of Middle Head. Work is underway on the Middle Head Oval Amenities project.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Cr Michael Randall re-elected Deputy Mayor
At its meeting of 2 September 2025, Council re-elected Cr Michael Randall (Serving Mosman) as Deputy Mayor for a further one-year term.
What this means for you: The Deputy Mayor stands in for the Mayor when needed; this is a routine annual appointment made by the councillors.
- Policy
MOSPLAN 2025–2035 adopted
Council adopted MOSPLAN — the 10-year Community Strategic Plan (2025–2035), four-year Delivery Program (2025–2029), 2025–26 Operational Plan, Budget and Long Term Financial Plan — following public exhibition.
What this means for you: MOSPLAN is the council's top-level plan and budget: it sets the goals, services and works Mosman commits to over the coming years, and the rates and fees that fund them.
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