Welcome to City of Sydney

Access services like rates and parking permits, explore our parks, pools and libraries and discover our archives.

Four people sitting on the grass and under the trees of Hyde Park
Hyde Park has plenty of trees if you're after a shady picnic spot.

Image: Mark Metcalfe

Services

Frequently accessed

Waste & recycling

Collection and disposal services.

Building & construction

Development applications, permits and approvals.

Transport & parking

Parking and getting around the local area.

Pet & animal services

Business permits & approvals

Team member at Glebe library wears face mask and a customer service employee helps customer in the background.

Venue and service changes due to Covid-19

We’re experiencing staffing shortages and disruptions. Find updates about reduced services and opening times at our facilities.
A man lifts cans of paint from the back of his ute. In the background is a line of cars, with workers in high viz assisting the drivers. There are large containers in the background.

Our Household Chemical CleanOut is coming up

Your chance to get rid of household chemicals and dispose of them safely.

City of Sydney News

The latest updates from the City of Sydney. Stories, photos, videos and podcasts about our local area.

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Shape your city 

Have your say on our consultations from parks and playgrounds, to planning the future of our city.

Supporting communities & businesses

We’re committed to increasing cultural participation, and helping businesses to innovate, adapt and grow.

Things to see and do

We’re dedicated to delivering the best city environment for business, work, living and recreation.

Person lying on an iceberg suspended by straps from aboveSydney Festival
Two performers, one with a flaming hula hoop, stand in front of a neon-coloured backdrop.Summer Streets
A child wearing pink shirt and blue cap looks at plants in a garden on a sunny day Things to do these school holidays
A busy beer garden at night, illuminated by fairy lightsWhat’s on in our city centre
Several groups of people having picnics on the grass overlooking North SydneyThe best picnic spots in our area
A large collection of books on shelving with bundled books in the foregroundDownload our library app
2 children climbing play equipment in Redfern Park Playground.Playgrounds
Woman sitting on a yellow couch, holding a children's story book open to show the illustrationsStorytime and rhymetime online
Old black and white image of 4 early model cars parked on a city streetDiscover Sydney’s online Archives and History Resources
Kids watching TVLibrary collectionsFilm and TV collection