Council meeting of 27 October 2026 has been adjourned and will reconvene at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 in the Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde.
I’m pleased to report that our wonderful Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre (RALC) is now an even more welcoming place for local swimmers thanks to a comprehensive upgrade to its reception desk, retail space and customer service area. I visited the facility recently and was delighted to discover a contemporary workspace that improves efficiency and safety for staff while enhancing customer service delivery. Staff members and RALC users confirmed that the new layout better supports enquiries, memberships and program registrations and helps to streamline day-to-day operations. The upgrade is part of broader renewal works, including the refurbishment of female amenities, and upgrade works to male amenities, to enhance comfortand functionality for visitors. The RALC is a vital community hub that supports the health, wellbeing and active lifestyles of our community through recreation, fitness and learn-to-swim programs, so these are essential improvements improvements that will be of great benefit to the facility’s many regular users.
I was thrilled to preside over the opening of Catherine Hamlin Park on Monday 19 October, an exciting new addition to the City of Ryde’s open space portfolio.This beautiful space, situated in Macquarie Park, provides a much-needed oasis in one of our City’s fastest growing precincts. This is a fantastic new place for local families and workers to relax and play, and it helps to fulfil my promise to build thriving and connected communities, not just houses.The park has been named in honour of a remarkable local doctor and humanitarian. The late Catherine Hamlin AC dedicated her life to restoring the health and dignity of Ethiopian women living with devastating childbirth injuries and this is a wonderful recognition of her passion and hard work. Thanks go to the NSW Government, which co-funded construction of Catherine Hamlin Park in association with Council.
As part of NSW Small Business Month, Council is holding a Talks Over Tapas event at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club on Monday 26 October from 5.30 – 8.30pm. This informative evening for our small business community will explore practical solutions to skills shortages, rising energy costs, and procurement opportunities, followed by a panel discussion featuring local business success stories. This evening of crucial discussions and connections is a free event, and light refreshments will be provided. To register, for Talks Over Tapas please click here.
Sincerely, Trenton Brown – Mayor