The NSW Government has released a Merger Proposal to create a new eastern beaches council by merging Randwick with neighbouring Waverley and Woollahra Councils.

This would create a new council of 274,000 residents spanning the eastern suburbs from Watsons Bay to La Perouse and deliver cost savings.

The proposal is currently on public exhibition and submissions can be made online to the Office of Local Government by 5pm Sunday 28 February 2016.

The Office of Local Government Delegate Dr Robert Lang is coordinating two public inquiries where members of the public can attend and speak.

Thursday, 4 February 2016
1pm - 5pm
Club Rose Bay
1 Vickery Ave
Rose Bay NSW 2029

Thursday, 4 February 2016
7pm - 10pm
Club Rose Bay
1 Vickery Ave
Rose Bay NSW 2029

Members of the public who would like to attend are requested to register online or by contacting 1300 813 020. Members of the public who would like to speak at the inquiry are requested to indicate that they wish to do so when they register to attend.

Randwick City Council is providing a free community bus transfer from Randwick Town Hall to the venue at Rose Bay for interested residents.

The shuttle will depart Randwick Town Hall at 12.30pm and 6.30pm and return to Randwick Town Hall following the conclusion of each session. Please be at the Town Hall at least 15 minutes before departure. Bookings are required by phoning Lynn Albert on 9399 0813 or lynn.albert@randwick.nsw.gov.au.

To view more information about the merger proposal, public inquiry or to lodge a submission visit: www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au

To view Council's previous community consultation and submissions visit either our special consultation website www.yoursay.randwick.nsw.gov.au/future or on the Local Government Reform section of our website.