About Bridget Kennedy
Bridget Kennedy is an independent councillor for Lane Cove Council’s Central Ward.
A committed and passionate advocate for people and the environment, Bridget devotes her time to initiatives that foster community connection.
She ran for council to serve and truly represent Lane Cove. She is ready to be a participant rather than a bystander.
Community activism and grassroots projects can only take you so far.
Strong local connections.
Bridget is an active and well-known member of the Lane Cove community.
In the 20 years she’s lived in Lane Cove, she has initiated or been a founding member of a number of popular community-focused projects. In 2019, she was awarded the honour of being the 2018 Lane Cove Citizen of the Year in recognition of her community service.
A community-focused independent
As an independent, Bridget and her team are best placed to represent the interests of the Lane Cove community.
Independent’s decisions are shaped purely by the interests of locals, rather than those of a political party.
As a Lane Cove councillor, she’s here to advocate for our community and maintain strong and ongoing connection and dialogue with residents and local businesses. This ensure she continues to represent what locals need and want from their local government.
Bridget is a true believer in the power of sustainable and strong communities
Practical projects & creative solutions
Bridget with Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis during the Sydney Edible Garden Trail
Bridget is a team player who brings creative and strategic thinking, project and financial management skills, and an entrepreneurial drive to all her projects and initiatives.
Bridget is a member of the Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation Society and has provided support for their website. She is also a founding member of The Repair Cafe Sydney North, and donates her time there repairing jewellery for local residents.
She is also the instigator of the Sydney Edible Garden Trail, a community not-for-profit event run across 14 council areas. Her most recent project is instigator and cofounder of The Sydney Library of Things Inc, a library-like service for tools and other useful items.
Business owner &
board member
In addition to her community projects, Bridget maintains a successful career as a contemporary artist and business owner.
She has held board positions on the Australian Design Centre, and the World Crafts Council of Australia and began her career in the early days of the Australian IT industry in the finance and insurance sector in Australia and overseas. Whilst working for Macquare Bank, she was an active member of their Art Acquisition Committee.
Bridget on a bushwalk with her mother
Bridget in her gallery in North Sydney
Bridget lives with her husband Luke, youngest daughter, cat and a multitude of friendly chickens, in a home with an award-winning edible garden.
Her garden was recently profiled on ABC Gardening Australia, if you want to check it out!
In her spare time, she enjoys pilates, kayaking, gardening, reading and spending time with family and friends. She relaxes by taking quiet walks in nearby local bushland.