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18 August 2022
Cr Matthew Blackmore, Mayor of Strathfield
This week we celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence Day. On 15 August the Indian Flag was raised in front of Town Hall next to the Australian flag. My best wishes to all our residents who celebrated the occasion.
As Mayor I receive many calls about heavy vehicles parking in our local streets, a reminder to residents that if you drive a heavy vehicle you must comply with the appropriate parking restrictions. The NSW Government website states the following "heavy vehicles (4.5 tonnes or more GVM) or long vehicles (7.5 metres or longer) must not stop on a length of road outside a built up area, except on the shoulder of the road. In a built-up area, they must not stop on a length of road for longer than one hour (buses excepted)".
For more information about parking rules please click here.
If you need assistance with any local issue, please contact me on 0406 099 048 or cr.mblackmore@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Second Hand Market at Spring Festival
Are you looking for a sustainable way to give your belongings a second life? Council is giving all residents the opportunity to set up a stall at the Strathfield Spring Festival to sell your items in our Second Hand Market space. Stall hire is free and you can sell your good quality clothing, kitchen or homewares, CD's, books and more. Click through for more info!
Council News Update
In this update, Mayor Blackmore comes to you from Strathfield Park with info about the Spring Festival, Council's new GM and Indian Independence Day.
Free Access to Ancestry.com
August is National Family History Month! Are you interested in learning more about your own family history? Strathfield Council now has a subscription to Ancestry Library Edition. With almost 11,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition includes access to millions of records to help trace your family tree. New records are added regularly. Use one of the library’s computers to get started or bring your own device to the library to access our subscription.
Meriden Clean Up Strathfield
Meriden students rolled up their sleeves this week to clean up the area around their school. Mayor Blackmore joined the Year 9 students as part of their community participation program. The team collected 4 large bags of litter! Way to go and thanks!
Council would be delighted to engage with other schools on volunteering initiatives. Get in touch with Council's Volunteer Officer on 9748 9999.
Strathfield Massacre Remembered
Yesterday, Councillors gathered with local police and residents to mark the 31st anniversary of the Strathfield Massacre. A wreath was laid at the Memorial in honour of the lives lost during this tragedy.
Image: (L-R) Deputy Mayor Karen Pensabene, Mayor Blackmore, Cr Sandy Reddy, Cr Benjamin Cai, Cr Nella Hall.
Volunteer at Spring Festival
Volunteering is a great way to make friends, have fun and get experience in events! Council is currently accepting applications to volunteer a the Spring Festival. Sign up now for a fun-filled day!
When: Sat 3 Sept, 10am - 5pm
Where: Strathfield Park, Strathfield
Environmental Changes to Developments
Council will be making changes to development controls to consider environmental impacts. The changes include sediment and erosion control, solar panels and tree retention. These changes support Council's commitment to creating Liveable Neighbourhoods.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
St Neot/Langham
This photo of St Neot was taken in 1908. The home was located on Liverpool Road where an apartment block now stands at number 429. Using Ancestry.com it is possible to discover the identity of the family residing there at that time. Owners, John and Millicent Harding had three daughters - Emily, Millicent and Beatrix. The house, originally named Langham, was built in the early 1880s and belonged to Anthonina Pechey, a widow with six children. Her sister and brother-in-law featured in a famous encounter with bushranger, Ben Hall - later used in Rolf Boldrewood’s novel, Robbery Under Arms.
Image: St Neot, 1908. Courtesy Jan Jenkins
EVENTS
History Talk - Strathfield's Industry
When: 5 Sept
Where: Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
Roar Revisted
When: 16 Sept - 18 Oct
Where: Ironbark Gallery, Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
9 Merley Rd
STRATHFIELD
10.2022.154.1
Lodged: 15/08/2022
Tree removal
Development Application
8B Mitchell Rd
STRATHFIELD
10.2022.155.1
Lodged: 15/08/2022
Tree removal.
Development Application
36 Myrna Rd
STRATHFIELD
10.2022.150.1
Lodged: 8/08/2022
Conversion of existing garage to Alfresco. New driveway crossover and basement parking under existing dwelling.
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