Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield

Dear Residents  

Council hosted a number of successful events late last week starting with Youth Week on Thursday 27 April at Strathfield Library. 71 students from Australian International Academy engaged with 15 stallholders representing education, volunteer, career and information pathways. Students participated in 3 workshops to develop their skills in car maintenance, digital storytelling and resume writing. Council’s Community Development team executed this event together with the Strathfield Collaborative Youth Group.

That evening was the opening of the Multi-Cultural Strathfield Festival with over 35,000 people attending from 27 to 29 April. I’d like to thank everyone who joined us to enjoy local culture through music, food and dance. Saturday night saw Strathfield Square come to life in a way we had never seen before. If you were unable to attend the Festival this year, don't miss the next one in early 2024. I would also wish to acknowledge Cr Matthew Blackmore and all the Councillors for their support and help with the organisation of a very successful event.

I also had the opportunity to visit and meet the Principals of Chalmers Road School, Meriden School, Santa Sabina College, St Patrick’s College and ACU this week. It was a wonderful opportunity to tour their school/campus grounds.  Each school have a vision for their school community, and all are currently building modern up to date facilities for their campuses. It was an honour to thank all students with a certificate for entering the ANZAC Day poetry competition and encouraging the next years students to be part of the ANZAC Day ceremony.

Residents, did you know there’s a Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society? They have a website rich with information on our local history and also encourage donations of information, photographs and newspaper clippings that support the Society’s collection. I encourage residents to check out their website and keep an eye for upcoming historical talks in our area.

As always, if you require help with Council issues, please contact me on cr.kpensabene@strathfield.nsw.gov.au or my office on 9748 9924.

Food & Fun for all at Strathfield Festival

Neon lit happy faces and the sound of live music was what you would have found last weekend at Strathfield Square. Over 35,000 people visited Strathfield Festival from 27 to 29 April to enjoy local culture through music, dance and food! A big thank you to everyone who came to enjoy the many cuisines on offer at Strathfield by dining and drinking at local restaurants and cafes as the Square came to life with cultural dances, lighting installations and projections of cultural artworks submitted by local students. If you were lucky enough to attend, we would love your feedback with the below surveys! Funding for this project has been provided by the NSW Government.

Have Your Say Strathfield!

In 2022, Strathfield Council prepared and adopted a Delivery Program for the period 2022-2026. The Operational Plan is prepared each year for the upcoming financial year. The draft Operational Plan 2023-2024 is now on exhibition. The draft plan contains the services, programs, projects, budget and schedule of fees and charges that will enable Council to work towards realisation of community goals in 2023-2024. The draft documents are on exhibition until 31 May 2023.