NSW Health has identified a COVID case in our area. If you were at Chatswood - Guzman Y Gomez, The Concourse on Friday 25 June, 2.20pm – 2.50pm, please immediately call NSW Health on 1800 943 553, get tested and isolate until you receive further information from NSW Health.

Check out this perfect COVID-lockdown project: Picture Willoughby Photo Editing Competition 2021 You're invited to get creative and produce contemporary digital artworks using one of 20 images from our library's Picture Willoughby archive. Find out more: bit.ly/3hxvpYs

Have you been to Cherry Lane Cakes at Chatswood recently? Please check to see if you need to get tested.

⚠ COVID19 Updates In line with the lockdown extension announced today, our suspension of non-essential waste will continue until 28 August. Council will provide you with one free additional pre-booked collection if the suspension means you have missed your scheduled clean up.

#CouncilMeeting Following the success of its 2021 pilot program, the Councillors voted last night to launch Chatswood Culture Bites as our flagship cultural program for 2022. More details: bit.ly/3jfI3Mw #ChatswoodCultureBites

Congrats to Belinda Small for "Disconnect" selected for the 8th annual Joy House Film Festival. Jane escapes into fantasy to cope with an increasingly isolating world. It is here, in her imagination, that she finds the courage for one bold move, that just might help her reconnect

Does your community group hold events in our community spaces? Last call for concessional rate applications for use of in our community facilities between January, 2022 and December, 2023. Applications close 8am, 1 September: willoughby.smartygrants.com.au/ROI-2223

Have you had trouble booking your Pfizer shot? Is your GP booked out until well into November? It looks like we'll be getting a lot more Pfizer vaccines in September, so make sure you check your local GPs regularly to see if extra bookings have opened up.

⚠️ COVID Update Have you been to Northbridge Woolworths recently? There's been a confirmed case on 4, 5 & 11 September. If you've been to the venue during those dates, please monitor for symptoms and get tested if any symptoms occur. covid.woolworths.com.au/news/woolworth…

Picnics are allowed under the new relaxed COVID rules! (Please see NSW Health for full details) You can be sure our parks will be filling up very early this weekend. Be sure to check out our list of parks for a backup plan. willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Park…

The NSW Government announcement to open all outdoor public pools on 27 September has led to some excitement. However as Willoughby Leisure Centre is an indoor facility, we need to hang tight until the restrictions are lifted for indoor pools. The pool will remain closed for now.

Emergencies can happen suddenly and planning for your pets and animals keeps everyone safe. As part of Australian Red Cross Emergency Ready Week, create an animal emergency plan for your loved one here bit.ly/3nDZGJF #GetReadyNSW #getprepared

It's been my honour to serve on WCC since 2009. After much deliberation, I have decided to withdraw from the upcoming Council election to stand for preselection in Willoughby. I am excited about a potential next chapter in my service to our community. Thank you for your support.

We're offering FREE child car seat safety checks to our residents. Apply now on willoughby.nsw.gov.au/child-car-seats for your voucher to redeem at our nominated local fitter in Artarmon. Vouchers issued in this round will be valid from 29 November - 18 December 2021. Spaces limited.

Last chance to recognise a local hero. Nominations for Australia Day Awards 2021 closes 5pm next Friday, 10 December. bit.ly/WCCAwards #AustraliaDayChatswood

Our October household chemical cleanout was a huge success with 913 cars safely disposing of over 30 tonnes of material! Missed out on the cleanout? Drop off your paints all year round for free at our local Community Recycling Centre (CRC) in Artarmon bit.ly/3pOEboX

A friendly reminder that the Willoughby By-Election is on tomorrow, Saturday 12 February. Voting is compulsory for enrolled voters. For more information about the election, including where to vote, visit: elections.nsw.gov.au/Elections/Stat… NSW Electoral Commission

Do you live near, or shop at, the Quadrangle village at Castlecrag? We are seeking feedback on new planning controls that will shape the proposed renewal of the Quadrangle. Find out more about the new planning controls at our webinar on 18 August or on bit.ly/3zNI4j5

Do you shortcut through Post Office Lane near Chatswood Interchange? Good news, it's due for an upgrade! Unfortunately, it means that we'll be closing this handy shortcut for seven weeks starting next Monday 29 August. We're sorry for any inconvenience. bit.ly/3pBoDoP