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24 November 2022
Cr Matthew Blackmore, Mayor of Strathfield
It was a pleasure to induct over 100 new citizens at our final Citizenship Ceremony for 2022! We doubled our intake for this ceremony so that all the new citizens can enjoy a Merry Christmas as an official Aussie.
Make sure to drop past our Town Hall as the Christmas lights have just been installed on our beautiful heritage building on the corner of Homebush Rd and Redmyre Rd, Strathfield.
Soon, Council will be asking for feedback on a plan to ensure the long term financial sustainability of Council. The proposal will be thorough and address funding shortfalls that the present Council have uncovered in regards to asset maintenance and renewal, whilst also maintaining current service levels. It will require some tough decisions to be made, but I am confident in our community's ability to come together to protect our future. Keep your eye on this eNews.
If you need help with any local issues, please feel free to contact me at 0406 099 048 or cr.mblackmore@strathfield.nsw.gov.au.
Need to Dispose of Unwanted Household Chemicals?
Residents can safely dispose of potentially hazardous chemicals during the FREE Household Chemical CleanOut event this Sunday. A reminder to please be careful when storing and transporting any unwanted chemicals.
You will be able to take household quantities (20L or 20KG) of certain accepted items such as gas bottles, batteries, motor fuels, and several others. Head to the website for the full list, as well as a few tips to help you carefully store and transport these chemicals.
When: Sunday 27 November from 9am to
3:30pm
Where: Strathfield Council Depot
Only 9 Days to Go!
In just over a week, we will be hosting a very exciting evening on Saturday 3 December! With the return of the Christmas Carols and also a special screening of The Grinch (2000) (PG), this is a night you won't want to miss out on!
Last Citizenship Ceremony for 2022
On Thursday 17 November, we held our last Citizenship Ceremony for the year at our Town Hall. A warm welcome and congratulations to over 100 citizens who pledged their commitment to Australia!
Local Citizen of The Year
Don't forget that nominations for the 2023 Local & Young Citizen of the Year Awards are open until 5pm, 13 January 2023. Be sure to nominate someone that you believe has contributed positively to the Strathfield community!
Community Bank Homebush Founder Scholarship
Eligible students in our LGA can apply for the CB Homebush Founders Scholarships. For more info, visit the website below and scroll down to Community Bank Homebush (supporting our community since 2002).
Spread Some Joy This Christmas!
Help support women in need by packing an adult, teen or mum and bub bag with essential items that you can find on the website. By supporting these women and putting together an #ItsintheBag donation, you will be making Christmas brighter for someone in need.
Therry Street W Upgrade
Strathfield Council has been working hard to upgrade and improve areas within the community. Last week, we fixed up the road on Therry Street W to make it brand new!
Small Business Roundtable Invitation
Join Mayor Matthew Blackmore, Jason Yat-Sen Li MP (Member for Strathfield) and John Faker (Mayor of Burwood) for a Business Breakfast Workshop on 8 December to hear about upcoming initiatives.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY
Parramatta Road with the Homebush Council Chambers (right) on the corner of Wentworth Road (now Park Road), 1921. Courtesy NSW State Archives and Records.
The Homebush Council Chambers Bombing
Shockingly, on this site in November 1937, a home-made bomb exploded, badly damaging the car of the Homebush Town Clerk, Hesketh Kerruish, during a council meeting! Built in 1912, Homebush Council Chambers stood on the corner of Parramatta Road and Park Road (formerly Wentworth Road). In November 1915 the residents and Mayor of Homebush, Mr Austin, welcomed the ‘Coo-ee’ march of weary war recruits from Gilgandra on this corner. The Council Chambers provided a venue for meetings and celebrations that included political speeches, wedding receptions, kitchen teas, 21st birthdays and bar mitzvahs. Today Wagyu Cart stands on this site.
EVENTS
Community Safety Session
When: 28 Nov
Where: Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
Christmas at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
When: 3 Dec
Where: Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
55 Newton Rd
STRATHFIELD
10.2022.211.1
Lodged: 22/11/2022
Construction of a privacy screen structure along western side boundary and tree removal.
Development Application
201 Parramatta Rd
HOMEBUSH WEST
10.2022.91.2
Lodged: 17/11/2022
S4.55(1) Modification Application to delete Condition 4 relating to bunding of wet areas to vehicle washing bays.
Development Application
15 Crane St
HOMEBUSH
10.2016.41.2
Lodged: 17/11/2022
S4.55(2) modification application for the internal and external alterations of an approved residential flat building.
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