
WELCOME TO ROSE BAY RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
Enhancing the Environment & Community of Rose Bay
The Association was established out of a number of local resident organisations that Campaigned and Advocated for the residents of Rose Bay on a wide range of matters.
This has been achieved through petitions (over 30,000 resident signatures collected) written submissions as well as Attending and Speaking at Council meetings, policy forums and Appearing at Land and Environment Court proceedings.
The Association is an incorporated Not for Profit Organisation. It is Not Aligned with any Political Party and all of the association’s committee members are elected at the annual general meeting.

SERVICES & ACHIEVEMENTS

Within Rose Bay
Working with Woollahra Council
Save Rose Bay from high rise both on the Harbour Foreshore and other residential streets.
Preserving the character of Rose Bay, Parks, harbour and Open Space
Successfully campaigned to contain the size of the Rose Bay Marina
Preserving the character of Rose Bay, Parks, Harbour and Open Space
Save Rose Bay from high rise both on the Harbour Foreshore and other residential streets.
Ensure Development Applications comply with Residential Control Plans (RDCP) and Local Environment Plan (LEP)
Enhance and protect the amenity of Residential and Commercial Zones
Worked with Council on design of gardens and pedestrian crossing at Rose Bay

Adjacent Areas
Wider collaboration
Lobbied successfully for parking meters in Double Bay to be turned off on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Objected to height limit increases in the Double Bay Commercial Zone.
Working with Parks and Wildlife to rejuvenate and upgrade Nielsen Park.
Preserve Vaucluse Open Space and Nature reserves
Maintain Vaucluse residential character Height limits
Preserve Strickland House and Land for Public Use
No commercialisation of Parks and South Head
Preserve Watsons Bay character, keep residential heights and densities in the character for the suburb

Community
Fostering connection
We invite and support all members of the community to get involved. In previous years we have supported community events such as:
An information booth at the Rose Bay Fair in October
Promoted awareness of Woollahra Council services.
Work with Local Member, Gabrielle Upton MP to increase ferry services
Our Vice-President, Bruce Bland has been responsible for Neighbour Day activities and Carols in the Park each year
Contact us today for more details about the services we offer our members:
WOOLLAHRA COUNCIL ELECTION, SEPT 9 2017
RBRA welcomes all the new Woollahra Councillors
How to get involved.
We encourage members of the community to get involved in preserving our beautiful peninsula. Membership will ensure you have a voice as a resident and member of our Rose Bay community and that you are up to date and informed.
Members can attend and vote at our AGM. The $10 membership fee is modest and goes towards covering our administration and communication costs. Please send us an email to join at:
Bellevue Hill Ward
Isabelle Shapiro - Liberal
Phone: 0418 217 472
Email: isabelle.shapiro@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Nick Maxwell - Liberal
Phone: 0409 894 056
Email: nick.maxwell@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Lucinda Regan - Residents First
Phone: 0404 812 009
Email: lucinda.regan@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Vaucluse Ward
Mary-Lou Jarvis - Liberal
Phone: 0414 309 179
Email: mary-lou.jarvis@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Claudia Cullen - Residents First
Phone: 8001 6217
Email: claudia.cullen@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Susan Wynne - Liberal, Deputy Mayor
Phone: 0418 872 903
Email: susan.wynne@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Cooper Ward
Anthony Marano - Liberal
Phone: 0411 640 633
Email: anthony.marano@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Luise Elsing - Residents First
Phone: 0407 417 704
Email: luise.elsing@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Megan McEwin - The Greens
Phone: 0412 455 424
Email: megan.mcewin@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Double Bay Ward
Toni Zeltzer - Liberal
Phone: 9328 1049
Email: toni.zeltzer@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Mark Silcocks - Residents First
Phone: 0413 888 685
Email: mark.silcocks@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Richard Shields - Liberal
Phone: 0418 418 877
Email: richard.shields@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Paddington Ward
Peter Cavanagh - Liberal, Mayor
Phone: 9391 7013
Email: peter.cavanagh@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Matthew Robertson - The Greens
Phone: 0403 999 996
Email: matthew.robertson@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Harriet Price - Residents First
Phone: 0439 868 291
Email: harriet.price@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Other Community Groups
Darling Point: http://darlingpointsociety.com.au
Watsons Bay Associations: http://www.watsonsbayassociation.org/objectives
Rose Bay Community Garden: http://rosebaycommunitygarden.org
Rose Bay Chamber of Commerce: https://www.rosebaychamber.com.au
State & Federal Representatives
Gabrielle Upton MP
website: https://www.gabrielleupton.com.au/contact-gabrielle
Malcolm Turbull MP
website:

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