Jingle All the Way!

There’s only eight days until this year’s Christmas Carols event! This family fun-filled event will see Strathfield Park turned into a Christmas wonderland with activities for kids including a petting farm, face painting, jumping castle and a visit from Santa Claus; as well as a special Movies in the Park screening of the Dr Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG). A spectacular fireworks display will cap off the evening!

When: Sat 9 Dec, 6pm - 10pm
Where: Strathfield Park

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

It’s time to un-knot the fairy lights, dust off the inflatable Santa and take part in the Strathfield Christmas Lights Competition! All entry forms must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 15 December 2017, so be sure to decorate your house and enter, as first place is awarded a $250 Coles Myer gift voucher!

It’s in the Bag - Share the Dignity - Final Call!

There’s still 2 days for you to take part in Share the Dignity #itsinthebag campaign which addresses the needs of women living on the street, and in sheltered or crisis accommodation.

Council encourages all local residents to participate by donating a handbag, new or in good condition, filled with female essential and/or luxury items. Drop your gift into one of three pink boxes located at nominated collection sites across the Strathfield LGA.

Collection sites
(open till until 2 Dec 2017)
Council’s Customer Service
Strathfield Library
Strathfield Square

Help make someone’s day!

For further information, please call Council’s Community Services on 9748 9999.

​International Day of People with Disability

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of International Day of People with Disability by joining us for fun and games as we celebrate diversity and acceptance! With a free barbecue, disco, petting zoo and soccer, there’s plenty in store for an enjoyable day.

When: 2 Dec 2017, 9am - 2pm
Where: Dutton Centre, 40 Augusta St, Strathfield
More Info: Please call Council on 9748 9999 or email council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

For the Record…

Caroline Annesley - Senior Records Officer

The Records Team is an integral part of Strathfield Council. You’ll find me carrying out a range of duties from registering incoming email in our system, training staff in the records-keeping process, developing and implementing Records-related projects. At times work is challenging, but that’s part of the appeal of my role, the fact that it’s always evolving, unpredictable and rewarding.

I really feel a sense of accomplishment when I know that I’ve helped staff gain the skills and confidence to capture and record documents and correspondence received at Council. By doing this, I know documents will be available to assist staff to carry out their duties.

Recycling Week a Big Success!

Four schools participated in Council’s recycling week, with over 100 students having fun learning about recycling and waste management. A very big thank you to the schools who also donated 130kg of clothing to people in need - that’s equivalent to clothing 130 people or 10 rugby league teams!

HSC Art Exhibition

The HSC Art Exhibition Awards Night is on tonight and kicks off a week long exhibition of art by talented local year 12 Visual Arts students. The Awards Night is open to the public and begins at 6pm.

When: Thurs 30 Nov - Tues 5 Dec 2017
Weekday opening times: 10am-4pm
Weekend opening times: 10am-5pm
Where: Strathfield Town Hall, 65 Homebush Road, Strathfield NSW 2135

Scores on Doors

Scores on Doors inspections are currently being made by Council Environmental Health Officers. Inspections focus on items such as: food storage, food temperature control, cleaning and sanitising practices and pest control. Some pointers to look for when eating out include cleanliness of tables, counter tops, crockery, utensils and floors, as well as staff using separate utensils such as tongs to handle salads and meat.

Council continues to work with businesses to help them progress to a 5 star rating. If you have any questions regarding this program, please call Council on 9748 9999.

Pride of Workmanship Awardees

On Wednesday 22 November the Rotary Club of Strathfield acknowledged people displaying outstanding work ethic and professionalism at the Pride of Workmanship Awards. President Rick Vosila presented numerous awards, including to Strathfield Council employees. Congratulations to Renea McLauchlan, Acting Library Manager, and David Prasad, Waste Services Manager, for their achievements.

General Manager Henry Wong along with the Mayor of Strathfield, Cr Gulian Vaccari were guest speakers on the evening.

Photographs courtesy of Rod McDougall.

War Memorial
Soil Collection Ceremony

Yesterday, Council and the Cumberland RSL Sub Branch took part in a soil collection ceremony at the War Memorial outside Chambers. The soil will be displayed in an artwork at the ANZAC Memorial Hyde Park, as part of the ANZAC Centenary Commemorations. Council is honoured to be a part of this important initiative, with Mayor Gulian Vaccari participating, as well as Jodi McKay, Member for Strathfield. Members from the Cumberland RSL present, were Greg Read and Allan Chapple.