Council Community Grants Now Open!

7 June 2018

Mayor Vaccari meets with Minister for Planning

Mayor Vaccari and Deputy Mayor Hall recently met with the Minister for Planning and Housing to discuss Strathfield residents’ concerns about over-development in their local areas.

The Minister praised the Council for having in place a robust set of planning instruments, which he said should already protect the local character of Strathfield from inappropriate developments in the R2 Residential Zones, and has agreed to ask his Department to review and delay the introduction of the Low Medium Density Housing Code in Council’s R3 Residential Zones.

Hurry before it’s too late!

There’s only 2 days left to make the most of the early bird prices for the Cooks River Fun Run! Choose from a 5km or 10km run, a 5km walk or 10km relay. The event also features a 2km Kids Run, ensuring there is a category for the whole family!

When: Sunday 24 June
Where: Start and finish at Freshwater Park, Strathfield - Turn around at Ford Park

Want some events experience? Or just want to give back to the community? Council are seeking volunteers! Click here for more info.

Parramatta Road Corridor Update

The State Government has announced upgrades to the Parramatta Road corridor, with Homebush benefiting from upgrades to cycle and pedestrian access around Powell’s Creek Reserve, as well as improvements to Station Street and the entrance to Homebush Station.

Drain Debris Removal

Council is currently carrying out its roadside drain clearing program. Debris is removed and the pits are washed clean to ensure stormwater makes its way off the road and into the drain network without obstruction and litter.

Little Bang Discovery Club

Do you have a curious pre-schooler who would like to discover new things? The Little Bang Discovery Club is well under way with 3 more sessions for them to enjoy. Get in quick as places are limited and registrations are essential!

When: Fridays, 8 - 22 June, 10.30 - 11.30am
Where: Strathfield Library - 65 Rochester St, Homebush

Yes We Can!

The Return and Earn scheme has been very successful in Strathfield as 1 million containers have now been collected at the reverse vending machine in Strathfield Square. Keep up the great work!

Bark Huts Amenities Building

Now that the Bark Huts playground has been completed, works are now underway for an amenities building to service the needs of the local sporting community. The amenities building will feature a café and kitchen, toilets and change rooms.

July Council Meeting

Council wish to advise that a Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tue 3 July at 6.30pm in Strathfield Council Chambers.

For a list of 2018 Council Meetings, please click here.

Throwback Thursday

133 Years of Strathfield Council

Last Saturday, 2 June marked the 133rd anniversary of Strathfield Council’s incorporation in 1885. In 1890 the reported “area of the municipality is estimated at 1,280 acres with 19 miles of streets. The population, at the date of the incorporation was estimated at 550, living in 130 houses.” Since this time, the Strathfield LGA has dramatically changed and is now home to 43,585 people on 3,432.3 acres of land.

Words and photo courtesy of Cathy Jones.