Cooks River Fun Run

The Cooks River Fun Run’s 10th birthday went off with a bang last Sunday! A big thank you to everyone who came along and to our great sponsors: Cooks River Alliance and Rise Personal Training and Fitness.

If you attended the Cooks River Fun Run, we invite you to take a short 3 minute survey to be in the draw to win a Council branded Keep Cup! Please click below for race times and photograph.

School Holiday Program

The school holidays are just around the corner! Get ahead of the curve and register your little ones into a couple of Strathfield Library’s July School Holiday activities, which feature a fun and exciting dinosaur theme.

Make Strathfield Beautiful

The next Bushcare Group is meeting at Maria Reserve on Saturday 6 July, 9am-12pm. Bushcare is an environmental restoration program that aims to improve the local habitat for native animals. To find out more about Bushcare or to join a team, call Council on 9748 9999.

Waste Collection Date Changes

Starting Monday 1 July 2019, changes will be made to waste collection services in some locations throughout the Strathfield LGA. Please note that not all properties will be affected and Council have notified residents who will be experiencing a change in collection dates. If you are unsure if your property is affected, please click on the link below.

Council is Lending a Hand to Community Groups

As part of Council’s initiative to support local community groups, applications for the yearly Community Grant and Community Event Grant Programs are now . Recognising that many local organisations are run by volunteers, Council will be accepting applications through to Wednesday 31 July 2019.

Child Car Seat Safety is a Priority

Council was pleased to have welcomed 52 residents at its latest Child Restraint Fitting Day last Saturday! Parents who came for a free inspection by an Authorised Restraint Fitter improved their knowledge about child car seat safety. Keep your eyes peeled for the next free session!

Beginner Photography Course

When: Thursday 27 June – 15 August 2019, 6:30pm-8:30pm   
Where: High Street Library
Cost: $160 per person

Strathfield Community Choir

When: Wednesday 15 May – 18 December 2019, 6:30pm-8pm     
Where: Strathfield Town Hall

Community Education for Seniors – NSW Police

When: Friday 12 June 2019, 10am-11:30am
Where: High Street Library

Reading Buddies

When: Mondays 6 May – 1 July, 3:30pm-4pm
Where: Strathfield Main Library