Please be advised Council, Strathfield Library and High Street Library will be closed on Monday 12 June for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday.

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday 13 June.

Council is contactable for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 
(02) 9748 9999.

Early bird discounts close tomorrow! Register now to secure your discount for this family friendly race along the beautiful green spaces of the Cooks River.

Do you have something amazing to share with the Strathfield community? The Community Grants program provides funding for local not-for-profit community groups servicing the Strathfield LGA. Send your application in now and see what a grant can do for your group.

Applications close on 30 June 2017.

Council is hosting 2 focus groups next week. This is your chance to have your say on the youth and multicultural programs of Council. Refreshments are provided, plus your chance to win a lucky door prize!

Multicultural Focus Group
Tuesday 13 June, 5.30pm – 7.15pm
Strathfield Town Hall

Youth Focus Group
Wednesday 14 June, 4pm – 5pm
Strathfield Library

To register, call Council on 9748 9999 or email council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

We haven’t forgotten Seniors either! If you’re a resident over the age of 50, head to the website to give your feedback on the programs that appeal to you.

Participants must live within the Strathfield LGA.

Do you have something that deserves to by tasted, smelt, felt or experienced by the Strathfield Community? Stallholder applications for the Strathfield Spring Festival are open! Download yours from the website today.

Strathfield Spring Festival
Saturday 2 September, 10am – 5pm
Strathfield Park

The playground upgrade at Ford Park is almost complete! Take your little ones to the park to enjoy the new tower, swing-a-way, and surf board rocker. There is also a new shade structure and soft rubber flooring. Ford Park is 1 of 18 playgrounds being upgraded – stay tuned for more updates!

Council is testing the quality of waterways in the LGA as part of a water quality improvement program. The program monitors the health of the river and works to improve the water quality for the animal and plant life supported by it.

What can you do to help?

• Put your rubbish and cigarette butts in the bin
• Use a broom to sweep your paths, rather than a hose which washes sediment and leaves into drains 
• Wash your car on the grass to help prevent detergents entering the river

Libraries of Strathfield

These amazing photos are of the Strathfield High Street Library c. 1970s. The High Street Library was the second library built in the LGA, the first being at 75 Parramatta Road, Homebush. In the photos you can see the old catalogue system, before we moved to digital and it’s great to see Storytime at Strathfield Main Library in 2017, looks to be just as popular as in the 1970’s!

'Then' image and words courtesy of Cathy Jones.