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12 January 2023
Cr Matthew Blackmore, Mayor of Strathfield
After an enormous year at Strathfield Council as your Mayor, it was good to have a break with my family over Christmas. I hope you enjoyed some time with your family and friends, had a chance to reflect on the year that just passed and had an enjoyable Christmas & New Year.
The year ahead will be important for the future of Strathfield. We have spent most of last year reviewing council's operations and staffing structure. We have put together a more efficient and practical foundation for our organisation to help to move us into the future.
Some of the initiatives you will see this year include launching the Strathfield Council app and stage one of the council's street tree pruning program. There will also be improvements to our street sweeping and a big focus on the essential delivery of services, particularly the maintenance of our footpaths, roads and parks.
If you have any local matters that you would like to discuss, please reach out to me on 0428 952 095 or cr.mblackmore@strathfield.nsw.gov.au.
Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.
Bring the family along to celebrate Australia Day at Strathfield Square. It's an opportunity for us to reflect, respect and celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. Celebrations will include a traditional Smoking Ceremony and didgeridoo performance, a special screening of the film Happy Feet and plenty of free family fun!
When: Thursday 26 January, from 4pm
Where: Strathfield Square
Have Your Say - Proposed Standard Rate Variation
Don't forget to have your say on the proposed special rate variation and share your feedback by 31 January 2023. For more information, please visit the website below.
It's Reading Time!
The Strathfield Library Summer Reading Challenge has begun! To enter, download the activity sheet online, have your library card ready, and check out books with the themes you'll need to read to go into the draw to win 1 of 2 passes to Raging Waters!
Digital Devices Workshop (Mandarin)
Strathfield Council have partnered with CASS to host a free technology workshop on 30 January. This Free BeConnected workshop in Mandarin assists you with how to use your smartphone and devices safer.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Join us on Monday 30 January at Strathfield Library to celebrate Lunar New Year. There will also be a stall run by CASS Care providing information in language about their services including aged care, child-care and disability services.
Tech Savvy Seniors - Korean
Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub is offering FREE technology classes for seniors in the Korean language. The first session will be on 3 February, exploring an Introduction to Smartphones.
Historic Houses of Strathfield Exhibition
The Strathfield Historic House Exhibit – afternoon tea and talk on 22 January at Strathfield Library is now fully booked out! If you would like to attend, you can sign up to the waitlist. Don't forget that you can still check out the exhibition which will be open until 22 January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Lunar New Year at Homebush West
Join Homebush West Friendship Association to celebrate Lunar New Year on Monday 23 January! Watch Homebush West come to life with a lively lion dance, firecrackers and cultural performances.
Celebrating Harvest Festivals of India
Strathfield Australians of Indian Sub-continental Heritage (SAISH) and Sri Karphaga Vinayakar Temple, Homebush invite you to join in celebrating Pongal, Sankrati and Lohri, the Harvest Festivals of India, in Homebush on 22 January.
EVENTS
Ephpheta Craft Group
When: 14 Dec - 13 Dec
Where: Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
Junior Australian Multisport Program
When: 16 Feb - 6 April
Where: Edwards Park, Strathfield
Craft and Cuppas at the Library
When: 9 Nov - 8 Feb
Where: Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
48 Hebe St
GREENACRE
10.2020.111.3
Lodged: 06/01/2023
S4.55(1A) Modification Application to increase width of driveway within the site.
Development Application
5 Florence St
STRATHFIELD
10.2022.232.1
Lodged: 05/01/2023
Proposed two storey house with basement, pool, and front boundary fence.
Development Application
23 Highgate St
STRATHFIELD
10.2022.235.1
Lodged: 05/01/2023
New front boundary fence and landscaping including removal of second driveway.
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