Council has been awarded a Highly Commended for its work in sediment and erosion control. The award is part of the Excellence in the Environment Awards, organised by Local Government NSW, and recognises Council’s contribution to the Get the Site Right campaign.

Earlier this year, Strathfield Council partnered up with neighbouring Councils and the NSW Environment Protection Authority in a sediment and erosion control blitz at construction sites across the Parramatta River Catchment. The campaign saw Council’s team execute 76 inspections as well as educating companies on the importance of erosion control.

To learn more about how you can be responsible on site, pick up one of our Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines at Customer Service. Also, stay tuned for the next blitz on Tuesday 21 November.

Strathfield Council has adopted the NSW Food Authority’s Scores on Doors program, a system of rating food premises on their hygiene and food safety. Keep a look out for businesses displaying their Scores on Doors rating when dining around Strathfield LGA. 

Council Environmental Health Officers will continue working towards every food store being 5 stars and have developed a food safety training program which will roll out in the coming months.

Strathfield Council is supporting 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 will be open 18 November 2017 through to 2 December 2017 located at:

1. Council’s Customer Service
2. Strathfield Library
3. Strathfield Square

Help make someone’s day so much better!

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

Don’t miss out on this Saturday’s screening of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children [M]!

When his beloved grandfather leaves Jake clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine's School for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers - and their terrifying enemies. Ultimately, Jake discovers that only his own special peculiarity can save his new friends.

When: Saturday 11 November 2017, sunset
Where: Strathfield Park (near the rotunda)

Tony Karamaneas – Works Team Leader

Yard debris such as leaves, shrubbery trimmings and grass clippings are a significant source of stormwater pollution and when blown into the street it can clog storm drains and cause flooding issues. Leaf litter costs the Council thousands of dollars each year in street sweeping and maintenance of stormwater systems and causing leaf litter or other garden pollutants to enter the waterways can attract a fine of up to $4,000.

You can help reduce water pollution and save ratepayers money by:

•    Sweeping your gutters and driveways rather than hosing them down
•    Put leaves in the compost or on the garden as mulch
•    Rake up grass clippings then mulch or compost them
•    Cover piles of soil, sand or mulch to stop them washing into drains
•    Plant grass where soil is exposed

Find out more about how you can help protect our waterways here.

Make this National Recycling Week count, by doing the right thing! There are many different ways that you can improve your environmental footprint, so head to the website for more information on how you can get involved.
 
When: Monday 13 – Friday 19 November 2017

Strathfield Post Office

Before the Post Office was located in Strathfield Plaza, the first Post Office was built on the corner of Redmyre Road and The Boulevarde in 1910. There were three Post Office buildings on that site as the building was rebuilt twice before the Post Office was moved to its current location.

Image and words courtesy of Cathy Jones.