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27 October 2022
Cr Matthew Blackmore, Mayor of Strathfield
Today I hosted a Mayoral Forum for School Traffic and Road Safety. Principals and representatives from local schools came together to discuss the issues they experience, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times.
We discussed solutions for easing bottle necks and protecting children and carers. We also discussed ways the schools can collaborate with each other and how the children and wider community can make school road safety a priority. New ideas and improvements will be put to Council to implement.
If you have any feedback or ideas on school road safety, please send them through to me.
If you need assistance with any local issue, please contact me on 0406 099 048 or cr.mblackmore@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Family fun at Movies in the Park
The rain stayed away for our first Movies in the Park session of 2022! Sing 2 was a hit, but don't worry if you missed out. Movies in the Park will be back 5 November with The Lost City (M).
Come on down to Strathfield Park, pack a picnic, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a great evening of free entertainment for all the family under the stars.
Strathfield Recycling Day Drive Thru
To kick off National Recycling Week, Strathfield Council is hosting a Drive Thru Recycling Day! Unable to attend due to illness or disability? Council is providing a small number of clean up collections* on the day.
P.V. Narasimha Raos' Statue Reveal
A bust of India's former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao has been installed at Homebush West Community Centre in Strathfield. A ceremonial meeting was held afterwards, with people coming from all around to celebrate.
Need to dispose of unwanted household chemicals?
The Chemical Clean out is coming up on 27 November 2022, which will be held at the Strathfield Depot. Head to the EPA website to see what chemicals are included.
Mason Park Wetland Nature Walk
Visit our local tidal wetland in Homebush and learn about what makes it so special. An expert guide will show you the wildlife that calls it home, the plants that are adapted to its conditions and how it changes over time.
Let's stop it and swap it
We stopped it and swapped it on lightweight plastic bags and now it’s time to do it again, including single-use plastic straws, cutlery and plates. From 1 November, these items and more will be banned in NSW.
Are you teaching a learner driver?
Strathfield Council & Transport for NSW are conducting online workshops helping parents teach their learner drivers. These FREE workshops teach parents and supervisors to plan driving lessons, use the learner driver logbook and give constructive feedback.
Town Hall Citizenship Ceremonies
Did you know that Strathfield Town Hall is home to regular citizenship ceremonies? Congratulations to the 80 people that were a part of the recent ceremony.
Asbestos Awareness Month
National Asbestos Awareness Month aims to reduce the incidences of avoidable asbestos exposure and prevent asbestos-related diseases by providing our community with essential information to help save lives.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
A Bee in the Bonnet
Sometimes one photo, with few details, can reveal a bigger story – with the help of some detective work. According to the State Library of NSW, this photo was taken in Homebush on 15 November 1937. That’s where the information ends. But some sleuthing found the photo in The Sun newspaper on Trove with the beekeeper’s name given as F. Evans at the home of J. Robertson in The Crescent. John Rae Robertson, a sawyer, lived at 27 (now 36-37) The Crescent. The hero of the day was Frank Darcy Evans, a world-record-holding chick sexer, with a side line in swarm removal.
Image: Mr F. Evans at Homebush, 15 November 1937. Courtesy State Library of NSW
EVENTS
Bilingual Storytime - English and Mandarin
When: 17 Oct - 21 Dec
Where: Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
BreastScreen NSW Mobile Screening Van
When: 17 Oct - 11 Nov
Where: The Crescent, Homebush West
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
11 Pomona Street
GREENACRE
10.2022.191.1
Lodged: 19/10/2022
Demolition of existing structures, construction of two-storey dwelling with basement, in-ground swimming pool and landscaping.
Development Application
23 Gelling Avenue
STRAHFIELD
10.2022.193.1
Lodged: 14/10/2022
Demolition of existing buildings, construction of a two-storey dwelling, basement and swimming pool.
Development Application
74-76 Homebush Road
STRATHFIELD
10.2022.201.1
Lodged: 13/10/2022
Tree removal.
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