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13 October 2022
Cr Matthew Blackmore, Mayor of Strathfield
I’m pleased to inform residents that the newly built Homebush West Community Centre will soon be available for hire. This exciting new community space can seat up to 100 in the main hall, and 40 in the function room. With its light filled rooms, it’s the perfect place for meetings, play groups, Christenings, and any other events. Stay tuned to the eNews for more info.
I would like to recognise those in our community celebrating Deepavali this month. Deepavali is one of the biggest celebrations which celebrates the festival of lights. It symbolises the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. It’s a message of hope, friendship, and spreading peace. We extend our warmest regards to residents celebrating this occasion and again, wish them a Happy Deepavali!
If you need assistance with any local issue, please contact me on 0406 099 048 or cr.mblackmore@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Movies in the Park 2022
It's back! With Minions, Top Gun and classic 90's Disney, there is something for everyone in the family. Bring along snacks, blankets, chairs and cosy up for Movies in the Park!
First up is Sing 2 on 22 October 2022. Screenings are FREE and now take place on the top synthetic field closest to Homebush Road. Screenings commence at sunset.
Exhibition at Ironbark Gallery
From 20 Oct, you can catch Light Interactions by Bernadette Smith at the Ironbark Gallery. This exhibition features photographs recording macro sunlight refractions within heritage glass.
Image: Bernadette Smith, Sun Burst, 2019, digital photograph printed on archival Ilford pearl paper (detail)
Deepavali Celebrations 2022
Deepavali is the celebration of the Festival of Lights and will be taking place from 23 - 27 October.
Strathfield Council will be lighting the Council Chambers during the week to mark the special occasion.
Protect our waterways
La Niña is sticking around which should see us receive more than typical rainfall up until early 2023. Let’s be extra vigilant this end of year to ensure our stormwater remains as pollutant-free as possible.
Unlike sewage, this water isn’t treated before it heads to our waterways, and it can be very harmful for our aquatic flora and fauna. Learn how you can make a difference here.
Hidden Treasures: Heritage Buildings
You can’t go far in Strathfield without coming across beautiful Heritage Buildings. We invite you to discover some Hidden Treasures our LGA has to offer.
Take a look at our video.
Discover Your Council
New to the area? Interested in learning about what resources are available in Strathfield LGA?
The Discover Your Council booklets outlines how Strathfield Council offers a range of services, programs and information for the community.
How many birds can you spot in 20 minutes?
Put your skills to the test and join the 2022 Aussie Bird Count this National Bird Week, 17-23 October.
Every year Australia’s largest citizen science project helps scientists track our bird communities and detect trends. Learn how you can join the flock here.
EOI – Members of Town Centre Masterplan Working Group
Strathfield Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Members of Council’s Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan Working Group.
An EOI Information Kit is available from 21 September 2022 and can be accessed below.
National Carers Week 2022
Carers Day Out 2022 is dedicated to recognising and celebrating carers in NSW, and will be held on Tuesday 18 October at the Redfern Community Centre.
If you wish to attend this event and are looking for further information, please register below.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
George Kerslake’s Gardens
It’s Springtime! The Strathfield district has long boasted spectacular gardens. During the 1880s and 1890s Alderman von der Heyde employed Strathfield’s best gardener, George Kerslake at Elwood House in Albert Road. Kerslake regularly won the honours at the many horticultural shows, bred new varieties of flowers including cactus dahlias, bouvadias, chrysanthemums, carnations, roses and penstemons, and was once described as ‘the most successful of flower hybridists in Australia.’ However, the family suffered great tragedy in January 1897 when his three sons were drowned in a waterhole of the Cooks River at Druitt Town, now Strathfield South.
Image: George Kerslake c.1905, taken by the Royal Horticultural Society. The portrait once hung in the herbarium of the Royal Botanical Gardens and featured on the front cover of The Amateur Gardener after his death. Courtesy Ancestry.com
EVENTS
Bilingual Storytime
When: 17 Oct - 12 Dec
Where: Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
Community Safety Sessions
When: 24 Oct
Where: Strathfield Council Library and Innovation hub
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
30 Vernon Street
STRATHFIELD
10.2022.165.1
Lodged: 10/10/2022
Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling house.
Development Application
27 Albert Road
STRATHFIELD
10.2020.156.3
Lodged: 06/10/2022
S4.56 Modification Application for addition and minor internal configurations to boarding rooms, releveling of floor FFL, redesign parking layouts.
Development Application
22-28 Braidwood Street
STRATHFIELD SOUTH
10.2018.121.3
Lodged: 06/10/2022
S4.55(2) Modification Application to modify approved development seeking relocation of external fire stairs, revised materials schedule and minor internal alterations to stock feed facility.
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