Find out what's happening in Strathfield this week! 

Merger Update

Premier Mike Baird says he will continue to pursue the state's council amalgamation agenda following the Nationals' disastrous showing in the Orange by-election on Saturday.

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

Council is in the final stages of developing an Active Transport Plan (ATP) which outlines the strategic routes that would best serve the needs of cyclists and pedestrians in Strathfield. The ATP is being prepared in consultation with the community and local active transport groups. Adjoining Councils are also involved to ensure integration with the wider active transport network. Once the ATP has been adopted by council, a copy will be made available on our website.

Puppy Playtime - Off-Leash Areas

Council provides off-leash areas for dogs at Elliott Reserve, Belfield Reserve and Allen Street Reserve. Allen Street Reserve is fully grated with dog play equipment, drinking facilities and seating.  Council has installed double gated entrances at the Punchbowl Road end of Elliott Reserve to improve safety.  While dogs are free to run without leashes in these parks, please remember to place all dog litter in the bays and bins are provided. Happy fetching!

Treading Lightly is a council led sustainability program, encouraging healthy lifestyles with good environmental practices.  Join us for an outdoor cooking class, preparing food grown in the Strathfield Community Garden.

 Saturday 19 November, 10am – 12noon                                                                          FREE for residents of Strathfield, Burwood and Canada Bay councils.                  Bookings - www.eventbrite.com.au  

Justice of the Peace Service

The library has a volunteer Justice of the Peace (JP) available to the public at the main library at Homebush every Wednesday morning from 10am-11am, as well as every fourth Tuesday of the month and every second Thursday of the month from 5.30 – 6.30pm. No bookings are necessary, but for further enquiries please contact library staff on 8762 0222.

Name: Chatterbox Café – English Conversation Group
Date/time: Fridays, 9:30 -11:30am during school term (starts 2nd week of term)
Venue: Homebush Public School

Name: Movies in the Park – Allegiant (M)
Date/time: Saturday 19 November, approx. 7.30pm
Venue: Strathfield Park, near Rotunda

Name: Treading Lightly - Cooking Outdoors with Fresh Vegetables
Date/time: Saturday 19 November, 10am – 12noon
Venue: Strathfield Community Garden
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au  

Name:  Heart Foundation Walking Groups – Mums and Bubs
Date/time: Alternate Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am
Meeting Point: Homebush West Public School

Name:  Heart Foundation Walking Groups – St. Anne’s Walkers
Date/time: Tuesdays 4pm, Thursdays and Saturdays 8am
Meeting Point: St Anne’s Church

Name:  Baby Bounce - For newborn to 3 years
Date/time: Tuesdays (excluding school and public holidays), 10:30am-11am
Venue: Strathfield Library

Name:  Storytime - For 3 to 5 years
Date/time: Wednesdays (excluding school and public holidays), 10:30am-11.30am
Venue: Ironbark Room, Strathfield Library

Name:  Storytime - For 2 to 5 years
Date/time: Thursdays (excluding school and public holidays), 10:30am-11.15am
Venue: High Street Community Library