Cr Harriet Price Paddington

Harriet has lived in Paddington with her family for 19 years, providing the community with outstanding neighbourhood assistance and leadership.

Harriet’s long association with Paddington started over 50 years ago when she attended Peter Pan Pre School in Union Street. Harriet’s two children followed in her footsteps and also attended the kindergarten and local school, Glenmore Road Public (GRPS). While her children were young, Harriet was President of the Peter Pan Parents Association, the GRPS Parents & Citizens Association and the GRPS School Council. Following over 10 years in these roles, Harriet was awarded the New South Wales Director of Public Schools’ parent award for her dynamic leadership and service to the local community.

Harriet was also awarded the 2019 Sydney Electorate Woman of the Year for her contribution to Paddington and beyond. The award also named Harriet as a role model for women seeking elected office.

Since her election to Council in 2017,  Harriet has:

  • Championed the local campaign to save the heritage listed Village Inn
  • Provided advocacy for residents in the White City and Weigall Sports Field Developments
  • Instigated pedestrian crossing upgrades and the creation of the Gurner Lane Shared zone
  • Ensured Council support for the Voice in the 2023 Referendum
  • Increased opening hours at the Paddington Library
  • Promoted fairness in residential parking schemes
  • Campaigned against smoking in pubs’ gaming rooms
  • Advocated for equitable access to recreational and sports facilities, including a more swimmable harbour
  • Initiated improvements to Council’s governance and meeting procedures
  • Actively participated as an informed voice on the Finance, Community & Services Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, Ecological Sustainability Taskforce, Community Safety Committee, Citizenship Committee and Oxford Street and Paddington Working Party
  • Championed Council support for WorldPride and the LGBTQIA community
  • Instigated the upgraded lighting along the Trumper Park pathway
  • Extended the waiver on footway dining fees for small business
  • Ensured that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags fly permanently at Council’s chambers
  • Increased child care spaces at the Woollahra Pre School
  • Initiated the heritage listing of the Four in Hand Hotel
  • Provided support to the Paddington community during the COVID lock downs
  • Created the #paddotogether wonderwall at 5Ways
  • Coordinated and created the inaugural Paddington Mothers Day competition and Paddington Bear hunt