Author: James Griffin MP

Night at the Barracks Returns

For the fourth year running, Member for Manly, James Griffin MP, has welcomed the return of the iconic Night at the Barracks, a standout event on the Manly calendar.

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Cash Splash for Manly Electorate Surf Clubs

Surf Life Saving Clubs within the Manly Electorate will be better able to protect beachgoers following the news that several clubs are due to receive a big funding boost to enable the upgrade, restoration and construction of critical surf life saving facilities.

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New Dedicated Bus Lane to Improve Service Reliability as Major Infrastructure Projects Near Completion

Two of the former Coalition Government’s
most significant infrastructure projects have passed a major milestone bringing traffic relief one step closer for Northern Beaches commuters.

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Additional Buses Purchased to Ease Disruptions for Northern Beaches Commuters

Member for Manly, James Griffin has backed the Government’s decision to purchase an additional 50 new diesel-powered Euro 6 articulated buses as well as 10 double decker buses to improve service reliability on the Northern Beaches, but says the decision comes far too late, leaving commuters to suffer needlessly.

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2025 Manly Local Woman of the Year Awarded to Melissa Burgess

Member for Manly, James Griffin has congratulated Op for Change founder Melissa Burgess on being named Manly’s local Woman of the Year for 2025.

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Major Changes to Northern Beaches Schools Include Upgrade Works at Balgowlah Boys

Member for Manly, James Griffin has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement today regarding co-educational schooling on the Northern Beaches. The announcement includes a commitment to deliver comprehensive infrastructure upgrades at the Northern Beaches Secondary College (NBSC) Balgowlah Boys Campus.

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Community to Retain Ownership of Former Manly Hospital Site as Progress Continues

Member for Manly, James Griffin has welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government to name Aveo Group as the preferred partner to deliver the community vision for the former Manly Hospital site. This milestone comes after an Expression of Interest and tender campaign launched in 2021.

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Funding for Manly Community Groups

Edit: Please note that applications for the 2025 Community Building Partnerships program have now closed.

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