https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Greater Sydney
LGA Type
City
31 Victor Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
Hugh Phemister
General Manager
Brad Herring
Chief Information Officer
Willoughby City Council is an established and prosperous council area on Sydney's upper North Shore, encompassing Willoughby, Chatswood, and surrounding suburbs. The council area includes a vibrant commercial district, substantial residential communities, and significant recreational and cultural assets.
Community Strategic Plan
Willoughby 2040 Vision
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Delivery Program 2022-2026
Operational Plan (annual)
Operational Plan 2024-2025
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Report 2024-2025
Long-term Financial Plan
LTFP 2022-2026
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Build healthy, safe, and inclusive communities
Enhance environmental protection and biodiversity
Support sustainable transport and active travel
Develop local economy and employment opportunity
Deliver quality services and community facilities
Strengthen governance and financial sustainability
Chatswood Commercial District Revitalisation
Mixed-use development and placemaking
Recreation and Community Facilities Modernisation
Sports centres, pools, and libraries
Transport and Active Travel Network
Roads, cycling, and pedestrian improvements
Parks and Open Space Enhancement
Environmental management and recreation
Heritage Conservation and Activation
Historic precinct protection and use
Local Business and Employment Development
Commercial district vitality support
Environmental Sustainability Programs
Climate action and biodiversity protection
April 2026:Annual Report 2024-2025 published (16 April 2026)
2024-25:85%+ of planned civic activities completed showing strong delivery
November 2024:2023-24 Annual Report published showing year-on-year improvements
Ongoing:Regular reporting on delivery program implementation
2024-25:Financial statements and audit reports completed and published
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Willoughby City Council Tenders
Procurement page
Willoughby City Council Business
Buy local / supplier programs
Not located
Where to monitor live opportunities
LGP — Open Tenders
Current LGP RFTs (panel refreshes)
Subscribe to the LGP newsletter; RFTs are usually open 4-6 weeks.
TenderLink
NSW council tenders + LGP RFTs
Free supplier registration. Set keyword alerts.
VendorPanel
Selected NSW council tenders + state government
Used by Blacktown and several Sydney councils.
NSW eTendering
NSW state government + selected councils
Some councils participate; useful for joint state/council projects.
LG Tenderbox
Council-specific portal for some councils
Smaller user base; check whether your target councils use it.
LGNSW Procurement
Industry news, RFTs, supplier opportunities
LGNSW is the peak body for NSW councils — useful for context and networking.
Office of Local Government NSW
Council policy, financial data, procurement guidance
Source of truth for thresholds and council compliance.
AusTender
Federal opportunities (some council relevance)
Useful when councils partner with Commonwealth-funded programs.
Willoughby City Council maintains digital platforms for community engagement and service delivery. No comprehensive public ICT strategy identified; digital capabilities appear integrated within service modernisation and customer-focused operational frameworks typical for established North Shore councils.
Chatswood commercial revitalisation – urban renewal and mixed-use development strategy
Recreation facility strategic planning – aging asset renewal and community program innovation
Heritage conservation and adaptive reuse – balancing protection with contemporary activation
Transport network connectivity – local roads and active travel integration with metro expansion
Environmental leadership and sustainability – climate action targets and biodiversity recovery