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12 February 2026
Dear Residents,
Council staff have been out and about in the community upgrading assets to make your life easier and safer! As part of our Asset Renewal program, the refuge island on Arthur Street, Strathfield (outside Pilgram Park) has been updated to meet current standards and provide a sufficient refuge on the road from high-speed and high-volume traffic Council also added a prioritised pedestrian crossing and speed humps for increased pedestrian safety and improved access to the park.
You may have also noticed a new roundabout that is in the process of being installed at Chalmers Road and Barker Street, Strathfield, in response to concerns about driver safety. Check out the website for more traffic improvements and other projects in your area.
Next week is Lunar New Year and I will be at Homebush West on Wednesday 18 February to celebrate with Flemington Chamber of Commerce! Join us for a traditional lion dance to ward away bad spirits and bring blessings of wealth and prosperity to the area. See the website for full details.
If you need to contact me or have any questions, please do so by emailing me cr.bcai@strathfield.nsw.gov.au or ring our office on 9748 9999.
Cr Benjamin Cai, Mayor of Strathfield
🏮Celebrate Lunar New Year at Homebush West!🏮
Council is proudly supporting the Flemington Chamber of Commerce’s Lunar New Year celebrations on Wednesday 18th February. Head over to Homebush West Town Centre at 10am to celebrate with a traditional lion dance and firecrackers along Henley Road and The Crescent!
All ages welcome, no registrations required.
Movies in the Park: Detective Pikachu!
Bring the whole family together for a fun night out at Strathfield Park to enjoy the free outdoor movie screening of ‘Detective Pikachu’!
In a world where people collect Pokémon to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent talking Pikachu who seeks to be a detective.
🎬 Detective Pikachu
📅 Saturday 21 February
🕗 6:30pm start
📍 Strathfield Park
2026 Seniors Festival in Strathfield!
Get ready to live life in colour during Strathfield Council's 2026 Seniors Week celebrations!
Council is inviting Strathfield’s seniors to take part in a range of free fun activities and events organised from 2 – 15 March 2026.
Most activities require booking – click here for the full list of activities.
Your voice matters – Have Your Say!
Council is seeking your feedback on projects and items requiring community consultation. The following projects are now open for community feedback:
✅ Exhibition of New Residential Controls in the Strathfield LGA
✅ Communications Strategy
Take a look and share your thoughts about these projects on our Have Your Say page!
Strathfield History Talk
Come along to hear from the authors about some of the stories featured in the Pictorial History of Strathfield District book!
📅 Sunday 1 March
🕗 2pm - 4pm
📍 Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
Books will also be available for purchase for $30 with the opportunity to have them signed by the authors.
Save the Date: International Women's Day Morning Tea
Save the date! Council’s International Women’s Day 2026 Morning Tea is planned for Friday 6th March, and you’re invited!
Hear from Keynote speaker Jean Kittson AM as well as from the charity Lou's Place. All funds raised during the event will be donated to Lou's Place.
Follow Council on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates.
Be part of Council's Wellbeing Committee!
Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from members of the Strathfield community who wish to be a member of the Wellbeing Advisory Committee.
All EOI applications can be emailed to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au or sent to Strathfield Municipal Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135.
The closing date for EOI applications is 8 March 2026 at 5pm.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
You're invited to Council’s Bushcare Volunteer Open Day!
By joining Bushcare, you will build your skills in bush regeneration, help protect endangered species like the Green & Golden Bell Frog, improve habitats for migratory birds, and meet like-minded people who care about the environment.
Come along to enjoy a free BBQ and meet our team along with our passionate Bushcare volunteers. They’ll share what’s happening in our local bushland and show you how you can get involved in caring for it.
📅 Thursday, 19 February 2026
🕗 3:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Strathfield Community Garden (Laker Reserve, Elva Street, Strathfield)
EVENTS
Bilingual Story Time: English and Korean
Date: Monday 16th February
Place: Strathfield Library
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
This storytime session is appropriate for ages 3-5 years and their parent / guardian.
Spinning the Spirts: Wai Han Lee
Date: 6 February - 29 March 2026
Place: Ironbark Gallery, inside Strathfield Council Library
Baby Bounce
Date: Every Tuesday
Place: Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
Time: 10am - 10.20am
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development Application
10.2022.222.2
27/01/2026
9 Morgan Pl, Strathfield 2135 NSW
s4.55(2) application to modify approved development consent including internal layout rearrangements, windows and doors proposed and amended, skylights proposed, facade design amended and proposed fill to front yard
Development Application
10.2026.6.1
22/01/2026
33 Melville Ave, Strathfield 2135 NSW
Demolition of existing single storey dwelling and erection of 2 storey dwelling with basement, pool and associated landscaping
Development Application
10.2024.136.2
19/01/2026
29 Merley Rd, Strathfield 2135 NSW
S4.55(1A) Modification Application involving repositioning of outbuilding and garage and ancillary structures
