You can find out what’s on at Council-run theatres and art galleries. Or you can join workshops and hear artists' or writers’ talks, provide feedback on development and policies, or have an input into Council projects. Maybe you need information about road closures. You’ll find announcements on all these and more...

Five simple ways you can give back this Kindness Day
Small acts of giving back can create big ripples of change. To celebrate World Kindness Day (Monday 13 November), here...

Cultivate your creativity at Mona Vale Creative Space
Are you an artist or designer interested in growing your creative business? We have an affordable studio and retail space...

Lights, camera, action... emerging filmmakers on show
A short film about a ‘time travelling entrepreneur’ has taken out the top gong at Northern Beaches Council’s 24/7 Youth...

S.W.A.T team takeover: Manly’s summer spruce up in full swing
As the busy summer months approach, our Special Works and Transformation team (affectionately known as S.W.A.T) are on a mission...

Crucial flooding improvements: Next steps for Wakehurst Parkway upgrades
Transport for NSW has announced it is moving ahead with plans to enhance safety and capacity along this vital transport...

Empowering local heroes – grants delivered to our community champions
We’re thrilled to announce $292,000 in grants have been officially awarded to 57 deserving community projects.

Work on Scotland Island infrastructure to get $2 million boost
Improvements to Scotland Island's storm-damaged road and drainage infrastructure receive a $2 million boost
Rethinking waste and embracing the circular economy
Council has taken a major step towards a sustainable 'reuse, repair and recycle' model of waste management with the launch...

Council doubles down on scrapping proposed ‘Lizard Rock’ development
Council is deeply concerned about the Patyegarang planning proposal at Morgan Road, Belrose – also known as ‘Lizard Rock’.

Oh, the places you'll go… with our evolving libraries
We are transforming our library services with bold and innovative actions over the next five years.

Community garden at Bayview gets green light
The Northern Beaches is set to get its seventh community garden

Elanora Heights Christmas Markets to receive Placemaker Grant
Elanora Heights Christmas Markets receive a $4000 grant through Council's Placemaker Grant program

Plans to protect our great, green canopy
The Northern Beaches boasts one of the largest green canopies in Greater Sydney.

Community members save the lives of swimmers with emergency rescue boards
Three swimmers were recently rescued by local community members at Turrimetta Beach and South Curl Curl thanks to brave community...

Grow a strong team with recruitment and retention tips from experts
Are you a local business interested in learning from experts on how better to recruit and retain staff?

How wonder-fur! Detection dogs sniff out silent killer to save native plants and animals
Northern Beaches Council has partnered with National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to stop the spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi, a...

Take a global gastronomic journey without leaving the Beaches
Get ready for a global food odyssey as our popular World Food Markets return to five key locations this spring...

What’s your vision for North Steyne Surf Club?
North Steyne Surf Club is an iconic building perched on the sands at Manly serving the community since 1907, but...

Manly's secret garden
A little known green oasis, Ivanhoe Park Botanic Garden is a pocket of botanic treasure ready to celebrate spring this...

Surveying our road network
The Beaches has 838km network of sealed roads which two specially equipped vans will be surveying over the next fortnight.