Bayside, NSW
Area in New South Wales
Australia
Bayside, NSW responds to anti-social behavior in Botany Bay with smart camera system pilot
Bayside started the pilot with a test of smart cameras on a parking enforcement vehicle. Cameras with License Plate Recognition (LPR) software were then installed along Ida Street and Vanston Parade. LPR images led to increased ticketing of reckless drivers who created dangerous driving conditions near Botany Bay. The Brighton-Le-Sands phase of this Australian-first pilot deployed cameras capable of capturing footage of vandalism and dangerous use of personal watercraft in the bay.
Bayside, NSW
Australia
Bayside, NSW leverages the creativity of council employees with Innovate@Bayside Competition
Council employees were invited to propose new or improved services during the inaugural competition. Innovate@Bayside Competition encouraged cross-departmental collaboration for resource maximization and idea generation. The Business Improvement team worked with competition finalists on plan writing and speaking skills ahead of presentations to the Executive Team. Winning ideas were considered for implementation with new skills and partnerships extending beyond the competition.
Bayside, NSW
Australia
Bayside, NSW encourages users to compare old and new property tax rates with new online calculator
Bayside is introducing one property rate across the former Botany and Rockdale government areas in 2021. The online calculator shows the current and future rates for every address in the council. Homeowners also find explainers on the ins and outs of rate changes. The calculator features a request form for rate notices from previous years. Council officials included an online survey for calculator users concerned about the changes.
Bayside, NSW
Australia
Bayside, NSW creates color-coded services list in response to COVID-19 shutdown
The new list helped residents quickly determine what was open or closed based on color. Green indicated services operating per usual, yellow indicated modified services, and red was used for unavailable services. City staffers added comments on virtual service replacements, modified hours, and new contacts for essential services.
Bayside, NSW
Australia