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cups of coffee

Coffee @ Peace on 12 July 
At the Coffee @ Peace festival at Sutherland enjoy tantalising coffee, cooking demonstrations, entertainment and more.


boy painting

July school holidays 
From art and craft, library events to indoor remote control cards and planes, there's lots to do in the July school holidays.


artist

Festival of arts and crafts 
Held 7-9 September, this annual event showcases arts and crafts created by local seniors - get your entry form!


movie tickets

Shop your way to the movies at Cronulla 
The first 9 holes are open for weekend play from 30 May 09. Bookings are now being taken.


A view of the SSHED building

Find out how the SSHED helps businesses 
Want to expand your business? Check out the SSHED business accelerator's programs.


kite flying

The sky comes alive at Fiesta in Flight 
On 16 August head to Don Lucas Reserve at Wanda Beach for a spectacular kite display.


 
soccer ball on a sports field

Recycled water for sustainable playing fields
Find out about a recycled water project for some golf courses, playing fields and gardens.


building site

Sutherland Shire Development Control Plan 2006 changes
Changes have been adopted to SSDCP2006 Amendment 5.


boy playing basketball

Menai Indoor Sports Centre Holiday Activities
There are sports and activities catering for all ages and interests in the July holidays.


golf ball and club

The Ridge Golf Course open for play
The new course at Barden Ridge is now open and taking bookings.


participants at an enviro-works course

Enviro-Works courses
Find out about detoxing your home, energy/water efficiency, compost/wormfarming, organic gardening.


crowds at Cronulla

Cronulla Spring Festival
The annual festival will be held 12-13 September, featuring over 100 stalls, plus rides, entertainment and parades.

Council Initiatives

housing strategy

Housing Strategy
Council is developing a housing strategy to meet community needs and provide more housing choices. 


cleaning graffiti

Anti-social Behaviour Strategy Released
Council has released a new strategy to deal with anti-social behaviour issues in Sutherland Shire - feedback is welcomed. 


Senior swimming

Ageing Well in Sutherland Shire
Council has responded positively to the challenges of an ageing population, developing its strategy 'Ageing Well in Sutherland Shire'.



Major Projects

Cronulla Central Project

Cronulla Central Project
Work on Cronulla Central is progressing well.


engadine shopping centre

Engadine Shopping Centre
Work has commenced planting street trees and preparations have begun for a roof water drainage system to reuse rainwater.


More major project information
The Ridge Golf Course
Stormwater Harvesting for Cronulla Park
Prince Street Seawall 
Wanda Sports Field proposal  



Local Laws

School parking zones

School zone parking
Learn the rules relating to parking in school zones, and gain tips on child safety in these zones.

dangerous dogs

Dangerous dogs and restricted breeds
Which dogs are restricted? What is a dangerous dog? Your responsibilities as an owner of a dangerous or restricted dog?

More Local Laws information
Advertising vehicles for sale
Loading zones
Keeping birds and animals on private property
Local Orders Policy
Penalty Infringement Notices



Waste Services

sharps disposal

Sharps Disposal
Council provides a free and safe disposal service for diabetic needles, lancets, pen needles and sharps. Find out where.

twice yearly cleanup

Twice Yearly Clean-up Service
Learn about what you can and can't put out for collection.


More waste services information
Fridge buy back   
Illegal dumping

Enviro-works and short courses  
Composting and wormfarming 
Recycling fact sheets 
Recycling directory
Where does your waste go?



Environment

bushcare

Bushcare
Bushcare is a program that aims to maintain the remaining bushland areas of the Sutherland Shire.

weed facts sheets

Weed Fact Sheets
Identify 34 common weeds, and learn about their habitat, origins and methods for controlling them.


More environment information 
Indigenous plants guide 
State of the environment report
Noxious weed management plans  
Environmental initiatives 
Tree and bushland vegetation 
Green street program 
Greenweb



Working for Council

jobs at Council

Positions Vacant
View current jobs available at Sutherland Shire Council.


More job information
Applying for a job 
The selection process 
Video - working for Sutherland Shire Council
Employment conditions
Why work for Sutherland Shire Council?



Council Animal Shelter

dos for sale

Dogs for Sale
View the dogs currently for sale. The Council Animal Shelter has a no kill policy.


cats for sale

Cats for Sale
View the cats currently for sale. The Council Animal Shelter has a no kill policy.


impounded animals

Impounded Animals
How do you collect an impounded animal? How much will it cost? Find out the answers to these questions.


More Council animal shelter information 
  
Buying an animal 
Shelter volunteers



Sport & Hall Facilities

community halls for hire

Community Halls for Hire
Available for hire for a range of recreational activities, including functions and parities.


Ridge golf driving range

Ridge Golf Driving Range
Features 52 floodlight bays over two tiers and individual bays with quality mats, club/drink holders and seating.


More sport & hall facilities information 
 
Cycleway network
Golf courses 
Menai Indoor Sports Centre
Sporting fields
Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres 
Tennis Courts
 
Ridge golf course
Ridge Sports Complex 



Children's Services


vacation care July 2009

July Vacation care
Vacation Care offers a fun and stimulating learning environment. Booking now to confirm your child's place.

Family day carer and child

Family Day Care
This service offers home-based quality child care service for small groups of children. Care is available from birth.


More children's services information
Family Day Care
Long Day child care
Out of school hours care
Childcare waiting list
Terms and Conditions for Waiting lists 
Training for Children's Services



Beaches

surf safety

Surf Safety
Beach rips have recently caused tragic drownings around Australia. Learn about beach safety and rips.

beach weddings

Weddings on the Beach
Want to say "I do" with sand between your toes? Find out what you need to do to have your wedding on the beach.


beach wheelchair

Beach Wheelchair
The beach is there to be enjoyed by all. Council has a beach wheelchair available for community use, free of charge.


More beaches information

Cronulla's Major Beaches
Beach property minding service
Lifeguards and SLSA Volunteers
School Surf Education
Staging beach events 
Bali memorial at Cronulla



Hazelhurst Regional Gallery

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre
Find out more about exhibitions, courses and facilities for hire.


More information about Hazelhurst

What's on at Hazelhurst    
Enrol in a course     
Volunteer at Hazelhurst    
Cafe Menu
Facilities for hire






 What's Happening
Contact Council

Phone:
02 9710 0333

Email:
ssc@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Location:
Administration Centre, 4-20 Eton Street, Sutherland NSW 2232, Australia

Postal:
Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499, Australia.

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