Today is the first hearing day for Council’s proceedings in the Land and Environment Court (along with Mosman and North Sydney councils) with an additional hearing day set for 29 March 2017. Council continues to be committed to fighting forced amalgamations and will update residents on any new developments.
The Draft Community Strategic Plan for Strathfield Council is now online. The Plan sets out objectives for Council to achieve over the next 4 years. Written feedback is invited.
The Plan can be viewed on the website by clicking here.
There are plenty of events to keep the kids busy these coming holidays at Strathfield Council! Sign up today for Easter craft, cooking and science workshops, as well as the popular Taronga Zoomobile! Head to the website for more information.
Earth Hour is back on Saturday 25 March! Turn off your lights for an hour at 8.30pm to raise awareness about climate change. While you’re at it, turn off your spare fridge for good and get free collection + $25 rebate. Call 1800 708 401 to book.
Strathfield Australians of Indian Sub-continental Heritage (SAISH) celebrated Holi, the Indian festival of colours in Strathfield Park on Sunday 12 March. Over 100 people attended the colourful event which celebrates unity and, traditionally, a harvest in full bloom. With plenty of colour splashing, dancing and traditional Indian food, the day was a great success.
Movies in the Park is on this Saturday! Get down to Strathfield Park at 7.30pm for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 - Opa!
Popcorn and drinks are available at the park. Follow us on Facebook for weather updates.
Tragedy on the Cooks River
To many locals, the Cooks River appears to always be empty. However, periods of heavy rainfall, combined with stormwater runoff can cause water to rise quickly and move with rapid speed.
Prior to the concrete canalling of the river, flooding and drowning deaths were not uncommon. Two of the more tragic stories are that of 12 year old Ronald Gardiner who was swept away whilst collecting drift wood, and two brothers, William, aged 11, who was attempting to rescue his younger brother John, aged 6.
With recent heavy rain in the Strathfield area and an increase in deaths by drowning over the summer, it is important to understand our local river and always be safe.
Cooks River at Cosgrove Road, 2012, during heavy rainfall.
Treading Lightly
Healthy Plants: Healthy Indoor Homes
Date/time: Saturday 25 March,
10am - 12pm
Venue: Strathfield Community Garden
Cost: FREE
Bookings are essential, BOOK NOW.
Movies in the Park
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (PG)
Date/time: Saturday 25 March,
7.30pm
Venue: Strathfield Park
Cost: Free event, like us on Facebook for weather updates.
After School Craft Activity
Jewellery Making Workshop
Date/time: Friday 31 March,
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Strathfield Library
Cost: FREE
For 12-15 year olds; bookings are essential – 8762 0222.
Youth Week Expo
Date/time: Friday 31 March,
3pm-5pm
Venue: Strathfield Town Centre
Cost: FREE
Tech Savvy Seniors
MANDARIN
Date/time: Wednesdays (31 May - 28 June), 10am-12noon
Venue: Strathfield Library
Cost: FREE
To register, call 8762 0222.
Computers for Seniors
60+ years only
Date/time: Thursdays (9 February-30 March), 1pm-2.30pm
Venue: High Street Library
Cost: FREE
To register, call 9748 9999.
Boot Camp
Date/time: Fridays (from 3 February – 7 April), 9.30am-10.30am
Venue: High Street Library
Cost: $50 for 10 sessions.
Bookings are essential, call 9748 9999.
Bower Repair Cafe
Bicycles and Electricals
Date/time: Saturday 20 May,
9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Addison Road Community Centre
Cost: FREE
Bookings are essential, contact 9748 9999.
Complete 10 walks between 17 Jan – 15 April to go into the draw to win a fitness activity tracker or a Heart Foundation t-shirt! (Promotion applies to St Anne's Walkers only).
Heart Foundation
Walking Groups
MUMS AND BUBS
Date/time: Alternate Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am
Venue: Homebush West Public School
Cost: FREE
ST ANNE'S WALKERS
Date/time: Thursdays and Saturdays 8am, Tuesdays 4pm (Tuesdays 7pm Dec-Feb)
Venue: St Anne’s Church
Cost: FREE
Gentle Exercise Class
For Seniors
Date/time: Thursdays, 10.30am-12.30pm (excluding 4th Thursday of the month)
Venue: Strathfield Library
Cost: $2 per class for Strathfield residents, $3 for non-residents
Bookings are essential, call 8762 0222.
Knit a Yarn
Knitting Group
Date/time: Fortnightly Fridays,
10am-12pm
Venue: Strathfield Library
Cost: FREE For more info, contact 8762 0222
Chatterbox Cafe
English conversation & skills
Date/time: Various, see website for schedule
Venue: Various, see website for schedule
Cost: FREE
Bookings are essential, call 9748 9999.
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6S Homebush Road Strathfield NSW 2135
E: council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
T: (02) 9748 9999
W: www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au