Thank you for the warm welcome shown to me by many since being elected as your Mayor on Tuesday night. 

I want to thank and congratulate Councillor Michael Regan for his 15 years of service to our community as Mayor of the former Warringah Council and Northern Beaches Council.  Although they are big shoes to fill, I am thrilled to be taking on the role and continuing his great work together with the Council and the community. 

I am very passionate about ensuring everyone in our community has the opportunity to be heard. I have already been fortunate to meet some of our incredible community organisations and local residents and I am really looking forward to representing our community as your Mayor and hearing and learning more from you. 

This week we are celebrating National Volunteers Week 2023. It is a time for us all to celebrate those in our community who give so selflessly of their time for others.  I had the opportunity this week to meet some of our amazing volunteers who work in our libraries, and this is just one of the many areas you could contribute as a volunteer. Family History Fridays are a popular volunteer run section of our Library, if you are keen to explore your genealogy, make a booking at Dee Why Library.

If you have the time, I encourage you to take a look at the many volunteering opportunities at Council and in our community here.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mayor Sue Heins