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22 June 2023
Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield
Dear Residents
On behalf of Strathfield Council, I wish to congratulate Strathfield Girls High School Principal Mechel Pikoulas, on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to Education. Mechele was recognized in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List. Having been a teacher for 30 years and a principal for 10 years, Mechel’s dedication to all students in her care is admirable. If you have met Mechele, you would know why she has received this prestigious award. Thank you, Mechele for your energy, passion and commitment to your school community.
Last week, Councilors attended the Australian Local Government Conference in Canberra. This annual conference is held yearly with attendees from across the nation. We debated over 300 motions in our business papers ranging from climate change issues, fire and flood initiatives to childcare, development and greener spaces.
We were truly fortunate to have Prime Minister Anthony Albanese address the conference, announcing a $100M Community Energy Upgrades Fund for Local Government. This new fund has been developed to enable local government to deliver energy upgrades and bill savings for community facilities like local sporting clubs and community centres.
Local Community Groups celebrated Dragon Boat Festival and International Yoga Day over the weekend. It is always an honour to represent Council at these events, which highlight our fantastic multicultural area. If you are interested in becoming a member of one of these groups, please contact our office for more information.
As always, please contact me with any of your council requests or news on cr.kpensabene@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Strathfield Youth Survey
If you or someone you know is aged between 12-24 years old, we want to hear from you!
Council is seeking feedback from young people within this age group who live, study, work or play in the Strathfield Local Government Area. A survey has been created to help better understand their interests, needs and wants. The survey will close on Sunday 20 August 2023.
Once completing the survey, you will go into the running to win one of the following prizes:
- First prize - $250 gift card
- Second prize - $150 gift card
- Thid prize - $100 gift card
Be sure to fill out the survey and have your voice heard!
Council News Update for June 2023
Keep up to date with the latest Strathfield news and a recap of the June Council Meeting.
Visit Ironbark Gallery's Upcoming Exhibition
Be sure to check out the Ironbark Gallery's latest exhibition, NAIDOC Week with Walangari Karntawarra from 27 June to 27 August. Walangari will also be hosting an artist talk during his exhibition at 11am on 6 August. Don't miss it!
Stepping On
Stepping On is a free falls prevention program for seniors that takes place on Fridays from 28 July to 8 September. It's designed to help build your knowledge and confidence to help you to stay active and independent.
Donate to the Homelessness Food Appeal
August 1-7 is National Homelessness Week. Council is asking residents to donate non-perishable food to a Homelessness Food Appeal at the Library or at Council's Customer Service from 17 July until 7 August.
Free First Aid Courses
Strathfield Council is partnering with H&A Training to offer free in-person First Aid courses for young people at the library.
- Session 1 for ages 19-24: 10 July 2023, 10am-4pm
- Session 2 for ages 14–18: 13 July 2023, 10am-4pm
Current Drainage Works
Drainage improvement works are taking place in two locations at Strathfield South this week. Dean Street is expected to be completed tomorrow and Edward Street is scheduled to wrap up on Monday.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Cricketer, Bill O’Reilly and the Lion Tile Company
Sweetacres Champion Chewing Gum collector’s card, c.1938. Courtesy Strathfield Local Studies
Are you enjoying the Ashes? Cricketing great, Bill ‘Tiger’ O’Reilly OBE, considered one of the greatest spin bowlers of all time, played for Australia during the Bradman years of the 1930s and 1940s. But finding it difficult to juggle his teaching and cricketing careers, he accepted the position of secretary with the Lion Tile Co. at Enfield where he remained for 35 years. The company allowed him to fulfil his cricketing duties on full pay. Ultimately, Bill took 144 wickets during 27 Test Matches. After his retirement, aged 40, he continued to report on international tours. He died in 1992.
EVENTS
Net calls Net, Weave calls Wave Exhibition
When: 11 May - 25 June
Where: Ironbark Gallery
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
251 & 253 Homebush Rd, Strathfield South
10.2018.46.4
Lodged: 14/06/2023
S4.55(1A) Modification Application for cowl added to roof for basement exhaust and bathroom exhausts.
Development Application
28 Kingsland Rd,
Strathfield
10.2023.72.1
Lodged: 13/06/2023
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a two storey dwelling with basement and swimming pool.
Development Application
40-42 Madeline St, Strathfield South
10.2015.177.3
Lodged: 13/06/2023
S4.55(2) Modification Application to temporarily change hours of operation and enable the processing of additional throughput at the site from 99,900 to 120,000 tonnes per annum.
PUBLIC NOTICES
15 June 2023
Strathfield Connector Service Change
Council would like to advise that the Strathfield Connector Bus service will no longer operate on weekends commencing 30 June 2023.
9 June 2023
Public Exhibition – Draft Public Space Advertising Policy
Council has resolved to prepare and place on public exhibition a draft Public Space Advertising Policy. The purpose of this policy is to provide clear direction on advertising on Council owned or managed properties.
7 June 2023
Request for Tender - Management of Strathfield Council's Affordable Housing Portfolio
Strathfield Council invites tenders to appoint several suppliers to a Professional Consulting Services Panel for the purposes of providing ‘Management of Strathfield Council’s Affordable Housing Portfolio’.
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