Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Organising Community Events

  Wollondilly Community Events GuideTo host a successful event, planning and management must meet the necessary regulative provisions of Local and State Government. The Wollondilly Community Events Guide has been developed for organisers of events in the Wollondilly Shire under the guidance of the Event Starter Guide developed by the Office of Protocol and Special Events.The Wollondilly Events Guide is relevant for both existing and new events. Download Guide Event ApprovalsCouncil has made some…

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• Wollondilly Council to host Summerfest events across the Shire

  Beginning this holiday period, Wollondilly Council will host a series of eight free community events to be held across the Shire over the next 12 months.
  
  The Summerfest program has been made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government Resources for Regions program, which has provided funding opportunities to mining communities throughout the state.
  
  Each of the eight family friendly events will feature amusement rides, an outdoor movie screening, food stalls, free face painting, ice crea…

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• Wollondilly’s Community Grants Program Opens for 2025

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program is now open for online applications, offering grants to local community groups, charities, sporting groups and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has encouraged local community groups to check their eligib…

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• Dilly Doggy Day In

  … website. If you would like more information about being a stallholder please follow the link and fill in the stallholder form https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/events-and-competitions/annual-events/dilly-doggy-day-in/
  
  Please contact Council’s events team for more information on 4677 1100 or email events@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au

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• Council supports economic recovery with community events across the Shire

  Wollondilly Council will host a series of community events across the Shire in early 2021 to encourage residents to spend locally, boost economic activity and have some fun in towns and villages hit by bushfires and the pandemic over the past year.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan said, “Local communities and businesses have had a tough year. Council wants to support them to get back on their feet with a positive start to 2021.”
  
  “These events will be fun, family focussed and a great opportunity for residents…

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• Submit an Event | Form

  Submissions for community events in the Wollondilly Shire are now OPEN!
  
  Thank you for your interest in hosting events that contribute to the community spirit of Wollondilly Shire. We look forward to seeing how your events bring our community together.
  
  Please complete the event submission form with the following details: Indicate the date(s) and times of your event, and specify the precise location, including the full address. For example, "Wollondilly Shire Hall, 52 Menangle Street, Picto…

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• Community Grants Program

  Purpose
  The Community Grants Program provides funding towards community projects, events and small capital equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area for the benefit of local communities. The Community Grants Program will be open for applications in May each year with successful recipients presented with funds in August. 
  
   
  
  Eligibility
  To be eligible for funding an organisation must meet all of the following:
  
  Be a n…

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• Community Grants Program opens for 2021

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program will be opening in May 2021, offering grants to local community groups, community and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor, Cr Robert Khan has encouraged local community groups to check their eligibility and apply.…

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• Proposal to make it easier to celebrate in Wollondilly, grow local jobs

  Council is focussed on growing local jobs and wants to make it easier for people to celebrate in Wollondilly, particularly through destination weddings, overnight stays, events and markets.
  
  To make this happen Council is proposing to amend the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 with a planning proposal that updates the land use planning controls to allow a more diverse range of development, particularly on rural land, while managing the potential impacts.
  
  Mayor Robert Khan explained tha…

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• Massive tourism and events boost for Wollondilly as planning rules changed

  … controls to grow the visitor economy, enabling a more diverse range of development, particularly on rural land, while managing any potential impacts.
  
  Mayor Gould said, “We’ve changed our Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan to make it easier to hold events such as destination weddings, overnight stays, functions and business conferences in rural land use zones.”
  
  “In particular, this will make it easier for farmers to diversify by complementing their existing businesses and reducing uncertaint…

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• 6 Month Progress Report on the Delivery Program

  … (DIAP) 2022-2026 to ensure a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work for people with disability and their carers to be involved fully in community life. We made changes to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan to make it easier to hold events such as destination weddings, overnight stays, functions and business conferences in rural land use zones thanks to changes to the local planning framework. We’ve made significant progress on a range of parks, gardens and building renewal a…

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• Community Grants Program Opens for 2023

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program has now opened for online applications, offering grants to local community groups, charities, sporting groups and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has encouraged local community groups to check their…

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• Community Grants Program Opens for 2024

  … Shire Council’s community grants program is now open for online applications through SmartyGrants, offering grants to local community groups, charities, sporting groups and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has encouraged local community groups to check th…

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• Sponsor an Event

  Are you interested in sponsoring some of Council's events during the year?
  
  Sponsorship benefits vary depending on the program/event.
  
  Sponsorship opportunities include:
  
  Illuminate Wollondilly
  Thirlmere Festival of Steam
  Mayoral Charity Event
  Doggy Day Out
  Spring Garden Competition
  BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair
  Christmas Lights Competition
  Twilight Christmas Markets
  The Beach Bus
  Youth Week Events
  Seniors Week Events and Activities
  Stay in the LoopIf you're intereste…

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• Annual Assistance Program

  PurposeThe Annual Financial Assistance Program provides specific funding to nominated community events and programs that are conducted on an annual basis. The program also assists community owned halls through the provision of a rate subsidy and local schools through a Mayoral School Citizenship Award.
  
   
  
  EligibilityOnly those organisations identified and nominated each year by Council are eligible to receive funding under this program. To be eligible for funding an organisation must:
  
  Be a not…

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