How many LGAs are in Greater Sydney?

12 Local Government Areas
There are now 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) identified as “areas of concern” across Greater Sydney that are subject to tightened lockdown restrictions.

What are the current Greater Sydney restrictions?

Gatherings limited to 2 people If you are in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains and Wollongong, you must not participate in an outdoor public gathering of more than 2 people, unless you are: working at a premises that is permitted to be open if you cannot work from home.

What suburbs does Greater Sydney include?

Search by your address. COVID-19 rules and restrictions for local government areas of concern in Greater Sydney: Bayside, Blacktown, Burwood, Campbelltown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges River, Liverpool, Parramatta, Strathfield, and some suburbs of Penrith.

Can I visit family in NSW?

When the stay at home rules are in place, you cannot go out to visit someone that you do not normally live with. Under this rule you are a visitor if you previously lived in the same home as your parents, grandparents or another family member but have moved somewhere else to live. they cannot visit you at your home.

What are the local government areas in Sydney?

Local Government Area (LGA) boundaries for Sydney and surrounds sourced from Data.gov.au.

What are the services of local government in NSW?

Local government authorities provide a wide range of services. The most important of these are the general services of administration, health, community amenities, recreation and culture, roads and debt servicing throughout the area controlled by the council. Councils also provide a range of trading activities, mainly in country areas of NSW.

How many local government areas are there in New South Wales?

On the same day, the Governor of New South Wales acted on the advice of the Minister, and proclaimed the 19 new local government areas. On 9 May 2016, Strathfield Council challenged the proposed merger between Strathfield, Burwood and Canada Bay councils and commenced proceedings in the New South Wales Land and Environment Court.

Are there any voluntary mergers in NSW local government?

Triggered by a paper issued by the NSW Local Government and Shires Association, twenty-one councils reviewed their own position and explored three options including the status quo, models for resource sharing and a merger. However, only four councils entered into voluntary mergers in order to avoid potential forced amalgamations.