Council’s Court of Appeal hearing (along with North Sydney, Mosman, Hunters Hill and Lane Cove councils) commenced this week and is due to be concluded by the end of the week. Council will await the associated judgment. 

Strathfield Council continues to review its legal options in light of any new developments regarding amalgamation.
 

Please be advised that Council will be closed from Friday 14 April and will re-open on Tuesday 18 April.

Council is contactable for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on; 
(02) 9748 9999.

As a result of the recent increase in drownings and near drownings of children under 5 years, Council has implemented a swimming pool inspection program for all domestic swimming pools within the Strathfield Council area to determine if the pool safety barrier complies with the relevant legislation.

Residents who own a swimming pool or spa pool or an above ground pool with a depth greater than 300mm are required to register their pools on the NSW Government Swimming Pool register.

Please visit Council’s website for more information about keeping your pool safe.

Since the Fridge Buyback initiative began, Strathfield residents have recycled 433 fridges! This recycled 38.7 tonnes of metal; prevented the release of 3,456 tonnes of greenhouse gases and saved residents a total of approximately $129,900 in electricity costs.

These excellent results place us at number 11 out of all NSW Councils for recycling fridges (this figure takes into account population vs. number of collections). Well done us!

If you haven’t recycled your second fridge yet, head to Fridge Buyback to book!

The last screening of Movies in the Park for the 2016/2017 season is on this Saturday! Get down to Strathfield Park at 7.30pm for the kid hit Inside Out.

Popcorn and drinks are available at the park. Follow us on Facebook for weather updates.

Strathfield Council is taking Sustainability and Environmental education to the classroom! Students at Strathfield schools, ranging from kindergarten to high school, have been learning about recycling, composting, local biodiversity, the Green and Golden Bell Frog, local waterways and wetlands. The students have been very enthusiastic and enjoy learning about their environment. 

Want your school to be involved? Contact Council for more information on 9748 9999 or council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Council Sustainability Officer, Mark Latham, teaching a kindergarten sustainability class.

Know your street – Redmyre Road Stathfield

Redmyre Road is one of Strathfield’s most prominent streets.  Redmyre (formerly Redmire) was the original name of the suburb of Strathfield.  The name of the suburb changed after Strathfield Council was incorporated in 1885.

Redmyre Road is an historic streetscape lined with many early twentieth century residences and large gardens. The road was historically a professional route from Strathfield Railway Station to Rookwood Cemetery via Barker Road, until 1985 when the opening of Centenary Drive blocked entry to Rookwood Cemetery from Barker Road.

Words and 'then' image by Cathy Jones.

School holidays have begun! Head to the website for details on all the fun activities.