Councillor briefing notes | Inner West Council

Councillor briefing notes are documents prepared by Council staff to provide elected representatives with timely information about specific matters. They summarise key issues, background context or relevant legislation and the current status of a topic.

These briefing notes help councillors understand operational or emerging matters so they can make well‑informed decisions at Council and Committee meetings.

Documents

Briefing Note to Councillors - Annandale Main Street Blitz - 21 August 2026 (PDF, 424.59KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 11 August 2026 (PDF, 264.23KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Wicks and Jarvie Park Plan of Management - 7 August 2026 (PDF, 12.04MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Planning Reforms and State Significant Development - 4 August 2026 (PDF, 1.44MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - NSW Electoral Commission, Upcoming Disclosure Obligations - 4 August 2026 (PDF, 482.99KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Worker Retention Payment Grant - Update on Continuation of Funding - 31 July 2026 (PDF, 215.69KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 28 July 2026 (PDF, 221.47KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Grant Funding - Wicks Park, Marrickville - 28 July 2026 (PDF, 178.23KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Recognition of Sister Alison Bush at Marrickville Library and Pavilion - 24 July 2026 (PDF, 238.55KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Development Assessment Update - State Significant Developments - 24 July 2026 (PDF, 1.28MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Multiple Night Works, Leichhardt and Annandale - 21 July 2026 (PDF, 725.71KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - OLG Councillor Conduct Reforms - Consultation Open until 7 August 2026 - 21 July 2026 (PDF, 202.80KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 14 July 2026 (PDF, 430.79KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Multiple Night Works, Ashfield and Summer Hill - 14 July 2026 (PDF, 343.27KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Callan Park Foreshore Master Plan - 14 July 2026 (PDF, 381.39KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Vibrant Precincts EIE Submission - 10 July 2026 (PDF, 485.19KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Marrickville Local Matters Forum - 7 July 2026 (PDF, 225.71KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works, Rozelle - 3 July 2026 (PDF, 210.01KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Cooks River Alliance - Quarterly Update - 3 July 2026 (PDF, 585.36KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Local Government (General) Amendment (Meetings) Regulation 2026 - 3 July 2026 (PDF, 280.09KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 30 June 2026 (PDF, 280.70KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Haberfield Festival - 30 June 2026 (PDF, 248.02KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Point of Sale Software System Aquatics and Recreation - 30 June 2026 (PDF, 198.27KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works, Lewisham - 26 June 2026 (PDF, 148.40KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Building Our Community - 26 June 2026 (PDF, 656.94KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Draft Inner West Affordable Housing Policy - Exhibition Summary - 26 June 2026 (PDF, 7.04MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Multicultural Business Procurement Session - 23 June 2026 (PDF, 206.38KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Affordable Housing - 23 June 2026 (PDF, 403.03KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Planning Reforms - 23 June 2026 (PDF, 436.02KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Expanded Polystyrene Recycling Trial - 19 June 2026 (PDF, 210.39KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works, Annandale and Ashfield - 19 June 2026 (PDF, 210.46KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works, Haberfield - 19 June 2026 (PDF, 244.06KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works, Marrickville - 19 June 2026 (PDF, 210.26KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - National General Assembly 2026 Business Papers and Voting Procedure - 16 June 2026 (PDF, 338.08KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 16 June 2026 (PDF, 956.49KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Consultation on Councillor Conduct Reforms - 16 June 2026 (PDF, 1.87MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Climate Strategy Workshop Outcomes - 12 June 2026 (PDF, 2.23MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Callan Park Foreshore Master Plan - 12 June 2026 (PDF, 241.87KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Cyprus Club - 12 June 2026 (PDF, 288.10KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Comparative Council Information 2024-2025 - 5 June 2026 (PDF, 148.04KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - National Cultural Policy Consultation – Council Submission Received - 5 June 2026 (PDF, 542.25KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - IWC submission – Minimum Energy Efficient Rental Standards - 5 June 2026 (PDF, 361.80KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Palace Street, Petersham at Brighton Street – Night Works - Raised Pedestrian Crossing - 2 June 2026 (PDF, 147.76KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Summer Hill Neighbourhood Centre Expression of Interest - 2 June 2026 (PDF, 149.16KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 2 June 2026 (PDF, 249.52KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Response to Questions Taken on Notice at Council Meeting 19 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 (PDF, 167.24KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Background Information for Councillor Workshop Climate Strategy - 29 May 2026 (PDF, 255.34KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - King Street Special Entertainment Precinct - 29 May 2026 (PDF, 6.21MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Jack Shanahan Reserve Plan of Management and Master Plan - 29 May 2026 (PDF, 27.36MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Draft Tempe Lands Master Plan - 29 May 2026 (PDF, 16.60MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Wicks Park Plan of Management and Master Plan - 29 May 2026 (PDF, 17.22MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Code of Meeting Practice - 29 May 2026 (PDF, 173.13KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Planning Reforms - Proposed Statewide Community Participation - 22 May 2026 (PDF, 341.83KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Building Our Community Update - 19 May 2026 (PDF, 417.76KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Little Hippo – Toilets re-opened - 19 May 2026 (PDF, 431.47KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 19 May 2026 (PDF, 356.22KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Public Exhibition of Planning Proposal - 75-85 Crown Street and 116 Princes Highway, St Peters - 12 May 2026 (PDF, 283.36KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Inner West DCP and Solar Panels Policy - Community Consultation - 12 May 2026 (PDF, 307.82KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works - Norton Street, Ashfield - 8 May 2026 (PDF, 176.07KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Affordable Housing Policy Engagement Launch - 8 May 2026 (PDF, 199.48KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Public Exhibition - Planning Proposal - Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre - 20 Smidmore Street, Marrickville - 8 May 2026 (PDF, 184.82KB)

Councillor Briefing Note - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 5 May 2026 (PDF, 317.43KB)

Briefing Note to Councillor - Weekley Park Public Toilet Location - 1 May 2026 (PDF, 430.64KB)

Briefing Note to Councillor - Responses to Questions Taken on Notes from Council meeting of 21 April 2026 - 1 May 2026 (PDF, 257.61KB)

Briefing Note to Councillor - Private Tree Service Review - 1 May 2026 (PDF, 383.98KB)

Briefing Note to Councillor - Night Works - Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill/Hurlstone Park - 1 May 2026 (PDF, 785.50KB)

Briefing Note to Councillor - Park Plans of Management Priority List - 1 May 2026 (PDF, 510.54KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 21 April 2026 (PDF, 204.20KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Public Notification Petersham Park Community Garden License (PDF, 179.69KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works - Dulwich Hill, Hurlstone Park - 17 April 2026 (PDF, 211.62KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Planning Reforms - 17 April 2026 (PDF, 248.65KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - DCP Attachment 3 - 17 April 2026 (PDF, 245.09KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - 2026 Annual Grants Program - 14 April 2026 (PDF, 182.08KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 10 April 2026 (PDF, 382.60KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Climate and Renewables Strategy review and engagement - 10 April 2026 (PDF, 1.63MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Affordable Housing Policy - 10 April 2026 (PDF, 7.55MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Draft Development Control Plan - 10 April 2026

Briefing Note to Councillors - Mobile Service Winter Operating hours - 7 April 2026 (PDF, 178.23KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Affordable Housing - 2 April 2026 (PDF, 6.00MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Faster Assessment Incentive Program - 2 April 2026 (PDF, 212.44KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Special Event Trading Authorisations - 2 April 2026 (PDF, 496.08KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Vibrancy Reforms & SEPs - 2 April 2026 (PDF, 321.26KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Sydenham Mural Sites - 2 April 2026 (PDF, 326.66KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works - Darling Street, Rozelle (At Nelson Street) - 31 March (PDF, 540.69KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - 2B West Street, Lewisham - Regional Planning Panel - 31 March 2026 (PDF, 1.55MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Development Assessment Update - March 2026 - 27 March 2026 (PDF, 3.20MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC) - 27 March 2026 (PDF, 216.78KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Timberyards Community Meeting - 27 March 2026 (PDF, 4.45MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 24 March 2026 (PDF, 248.42KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - New website now live - 24 March 2026 (PDF, 165.76KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - State Significant Development - SSD 69377980 - 24 March 2026 (PDF, 579.37KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Forthcoming Night Works - 13 March 2026 (PDF, 146.40KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Rozelle Parklands - Landbridge overpass landscape maintenance - 13 March 2026 (PDF, 135.14KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 10 March 2026 (PDF, 394.98KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - State-led Rezoning, Parramatta Road - 10 March 2026 (PDF, 214.06KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Vietnamese Refugee Memorial - 10 March 2026 (PDF, 467.15KB).

Briefing Note to Councillors - Local Matters Forum Update - 6 March 2026 (PDF, 192.83KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Foxtrot Tango Pty Limited v Inner West Council - 27 February 2026 (PDF, 200.39KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Belmore Lane, Tempe - 3 February 2026 (PDF, 615.18KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Greenway Share Bike Parking - 3 February 2026 (PDF, 573.84KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Timberyards SSD - 24 February 2026 (PDF, 181.45KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 24 February 2026 (PDF, 323.16KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works - 20 February 2026 (PDF, 174.54KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - New Strategic Planning Framework - 20 February 2026 (PDF, 712.50KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Faster Assessments Incentive Program - 20 February 2026 (PDF, 740.17KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - 2026-27 Maintenance BLITZ - 20 February 2026 (PDF, 768.40KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly Update - 13 February 2026 (PDF, 312.98KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Summer Hill - 10 February 2026 (PDF, 169.60KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Pyrmont Bridge Road cycleway - 10 February 2026 (PDF, 173.70KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Pocket and Neighbourhood Parks PoM - 10 February 2026 (PDF, 165.84KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Code of Meeting Practice - 6 February 2026 (PDF, 200.63KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Expanded Snap Send Solve Service - 6 February 2026 (PDF, 658.25KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Business Facade Improvement Program - 6 February 2026 (PDF, 235.22KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night Works Various - 6 February 2026 (PDF, 178.46KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night works: Sloane Street, Marrickville - 30 January 2026 (PDF, 169.51KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Councillor Fortnightly update - 27 January 2026 (PDF, 1.19MB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night works: St Peters Cycleway Project - 23 January 2026 (2) (PDF, 162.50KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Night works: Junction Road, Summer Hill - 23 January 2026 (1) (PDF, 161.65KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - NGA Motions template and timeframe - 20 January 2026 (PDF, 850.29KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Inquiry into Electoral Expenditure Caps - 16 January 2026 (PDF, 236.62KB)

Briefing Note to Councillors - Balmain East seawall upgrade investigation work - 6 January 2026 (PDF, 931.75KB)

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