An Extraordinary Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 10 June 2025 in the Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde and online commencing at 6.00pm.
West Ryde Library will be closed from 15 May until early July for major refurbishment. All other branches will be open as usual during the closure period. A reopening date will be announced once it is confirmed.
In 2016 the City of Ryde undertook a Night Time Economy (NTE) Study.
Throughout this study, Council consulted with more than 700 individuals and groups including residents, workers, business operations, Chambers of Commerce and community services to understand community desires around a night time economy for Ryde.
The outcomes of this study informed a Night Time Economy Action Plan which was endorsed by Council in April 2017.
The NTE Action Plan responded to the communities clear desire for creative and colourful lighting installations, improved lighting and wayfinding throughout town centres, as well as lighting for safety.
Creative lighting installations can provide a sense of place, joy, and safety whilst activating spaces at night.
In 2017/18 the City Activation team will deliver Ryde Lights through the Night Time Economy Implementation (Stage 1) project.
Ryde Lights will see the installation of creative and colourful lighting in four locations throughout the City of Ryde. It is anticipated that the installations will remain on display until 2020.