Strathfield eNews No images? Click here 20 October 2022Cr Matthew Blackmore, Mayor of Strathfield The Movies in the Park season kicks off this Saturday with Sing 2 at Strathfield Park. Pack a picnic and head down for hassle-free family time, under the stars. Remember to check Facebook in the lead up for any weather changes. I hope you can make it. In other news, Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub will be trialling extended hours from 1 November. Members can sign up now to access the Library in the evenings, weekend afternoons and public holidays. Register and read more information on the website. Finally, the recap of the October Council meeting is now available on YouTube. Tune in to hear how Council are working for you this month. If you need assistance with any local issue, please contact me on 0406 099 048 or cr.mblackmore@strathfield.nsw.gov.au Strathfield Drive Thru Recycling Day Recycle your unwanted electronic and household goods that are in good condition at this FREE drop off for residents on 5 November 2022. Come along to Strathfield Council Depot, place your items in a car or trailer and don't forget to bring along proof of address. Movies in the Park 2022 Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Movies in the Park is starting off with a family favourite, Sing 2. There will be snacks and bean bags for hire. Check out our Strathfield Events website for more details. Get weeding this spring! Spring is a great time to get all those pesky weeds out of the garden. Contact Council’s Biosecurity Officer for a free copy of the Garden Escapes in Bushlands and Reserves booklet for information on identification and control of weeds found in Sydney gardens. Email council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au to request a copy or check out Strathfield Councils Weeds page for more information. Waste Tip - REDcycle Plastic bags and other soft plastics DO NOT belong in your recycling bin. Put them in the red bin, or better still, drop them to your nearest REDcycle collection bin and RED Group will do the rest! You can find their bins at Coles or Woolworths. Don't put it off any longer. The BreastScreen NSW mobile screening van will be visiting Homebush West from the 17 Oct - 11 Nov. You can make your booking to use this wonderful FREE service with an all-female staff. With breast cancer being the most common cancer among Australian women, we encourage women between the ages of 50 - 74 to make a booking. Your Community Directory Have you heard of Strathfield Council's Community Directory? Made for Strathfield residents to find out what services and programs are available in the area; you can find out what's happening in Strathfield with ease! Does your community group or organisation service the Strathfield community? You too can register to become a part of the directory. Get it right, on the site! Get the Site Right is a joint taskforce with developers, builders and the community to raise awareness about the harmful effects of sediment runoff on our creeks, rivers, harbours and beaches. Want to learn about your family history? Strathfield Library are taking bookings for a FREE beginner's workshop using Ancestry Library Edition. Disability Education "Learning Together" Come along to this FREE training session, which includes learning how to work well with your education facilitators, along with other useful life tools. Registrations essential. COMMUNITY NEWSStrathfield Council's Children's Week Drop-In Get ready for some fun at the Library. Face painting! Ping pong! Board Games! Please join us on 27 October 3:00pm-5:00pm for a special Children and Youth Drop-In to celebrate Children's Week 2022. EVENTSCraft and Cuppas at the Library When: Second Wednesday of every month DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONSDevelopment Application 14 Marion Street Construction of an attached pergola. Development Application 92 Abbotsford Road Tree removal. Development Application 30 Vernon Street Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling house. YOUR COUNCILLORS |