Mayor's Community Message

3 June

BUDGET AND RATES

One of my main priorities as Mayor of this great City is ensuring your rates are kept as low as possible and I’m proud to say that the City of Ryde
has one of the lowest rates in the North Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, and Sydney more broadly. We’ve worked hard to keep rates low, because we know cost of living is front of mind for many households right now.

A 3 percent rate increase with a growth component of 2.1 percent is quite minimal, with the total change broadly in line with inflation.
Council is focussed on providing the services you need. We’re delivering important upgrades and running good services efficiently and your rates help fund the things we all rely on every day: community facilities, parks, and important upgrades around Ryde.

PARK UPGRADE

Some exciting new upgrades to Christie Park will soon be on public exhibition for a six-week period and
I encourage everyone to view the new plans for one of Sydney’s premier sporting facilities.
The upgrades began in 2018 when we opened two synthetic football fields at the park and continued in 2023 when the main amenities building was completed.

The next stage will see the provision of five futsal courts and extensions to onsite parking facilities, followed by the construction of a third synthetic football field on a suspended concrete slab, with car parking below.
Council will also investigate the feasibility of including changeroom facilities and spectator seating on the new field and will actively explore external funding opportunities to assist with its delivery.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

World Environment Day is being celebrated across the globe on Friday 5 June 2026 and City of Ryde is joining the festivities with several fantastic events across the first two weeks of the month. This means more opportunities for everyone to get involved, with activities that are accessible, welcoming, and inclusive for all ages and backgrounds.

You can enjoy a range of workshops, events, and hands-on activities designed to inspire and empower the community to live more sustainably and care for our local environment.
Whether you're passionate about reducing waste, conserving water, protecting wildlife, or learning new sustainable skills, there is something for everyone.

For more information, click here.

Sincerely, 
Trenton Brown – Mayor