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27 April 2023
Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield
Dear Residents
Having commemorated ANZAC Day this week, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to our community of Strathfield. Over 200 residents attended our ANZAC Service, which is a true testament to the ANZAC spirit. I would like to extend my thanks to my fellow Councillors, General Manager Michael Mamo, Council Directors, officers and staff who worked tirelessly to make our service memorable.
I wish to acknowledge the contribution of our local school students for their attendance and being an integral part of the ceremony. Congratulations to Xavier Khoury from St Patrick’s College, for his winning poem in our Anzac Day Poetry Competition. Our School Principals and teachers play a vital role in educating our students about the importance of ANZAC Day and the sacrifices made by our ANZACs. It’s an important part of our history we should remember. Thank you to you all.
On behalf of Council, I wish to extend our appreciation to Cumberland RSL sub-branch for their ongoing support and commitment to our community. Their tireless efforts, to honor our ANZACs and support our current servicemen and women are truly remarkable.
Just a friendly reminder the Strathfield Festival kicks off tonight! It will be held tonight, Friday night and all day Saturday. Make sure to come out and enjoy the fun-filled festivities, local cafes and restaurants, live music, cultural performances, and much more. See you there!
As always, if you require help with Council issues, please contact me on cr.kpensabene@strathfield.nsw.gov.au or my office on 9748 9924.
Strathfield Festival is here!
Today is the first of three days of the Strathfield Festival at Strathfield Square.
- Thursday 27 April: 6pm – 9pm
- Friday 28 April: 6pm – 10pm
- Saturday 29 April: 11am – 10pm
Strathfield Square will come to life with light and colour as local students' artworks will be projected onto buildings over three nights! Strathfield Festival will also feature live music and performances to keep everyone entertained with a large line up on Saturday!
A free shuttle bus will be running on Saturday 29 April from Strathfield Park to Strathfield Square in addition to the Strathfield Connector bus to make getting to the event easier!
Funding for this project has been provided by the NSW Government.
Anzac Day at Davey Square
Cumberland RSL Sub-branch and Strathfield Council held an Anzac Day Memorial Service at Davey Square Reserve on Tuesday. Congratulations to Xavier from St Patrick’s College for winning the Anzac poetry competition. Read the winning poems below.
2023 Australian Liveability Census
This national research project is the only one of its kind to put local residents at the heart of evidence-based investment planning. The resulting data will be provided to decision makers and will guide improvements in local neighbourhoods.
To make it easier, you can also complete the survey in Mandarin, Arabic or Hindi.
Youth Advisory Council
Applications are open for the 2024 NSW Youth Advisory Council. Applications close 21 May 2023.
Book your Clean Up Collection Online
De-cluttering around the house or moving out soon? Jump on the Strathfield Council website to book your clean up collection today.
Privacy Awareness Week
It’s Privacy Awareness Week NSW 2023 this 1 – 7 May. Learn more about how to protect your privacy.
Calling all writers!
There are still a few spots available for a Memoir Writing Workshop on 5 May to help you get started on your own story. Join us to learn tips on writing your memoirs from expert, Keith Whelan.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Enfield Council Chambers and War Memorial, 1934
This photo was taken on 2 October 1934 on the corner of Liverpool Road and Coronation Parade (once Punchbowl Road). On the right are the Enfield Council Chambers, opened in 1930 and the War Memorial, a gift of Mayor Ebenezer Ford and his wife, unveiled in 1924. These landmarks have changed little in 89 years. Tram tracks run alongside the Council Chambers and the two-lane road is now six lanes. A few cars, carts and bicycles share the quiet road. In the distance, on the left, is the spire of St Thomas’ Church, no longer visible from this point today.
Corner Punchbowl and Liverpool Roads, Enfield 2 October 1934. Courtesy NSW State Archives and Records
EVENTS
Net calls Net, Weave calls Wave: Marta Romani and Karl Logge
When: 11 May - 25 Jun
Where: Ironbark Gallery
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
101 Coronation Pde, Strathfield South
10.2022.64.2
Lodged: 21/04/2023
Section 4.55(2) Application incorporating construction of a cabana and removal of an approved pool
Development Application
95-97 The Boulevarde, Strathfield
10.2023.33.1
Lodged: 21/04/2023
Alterations and additions to existing dwelling for change of use to a child care centre and associated site works
Development Application
7-15, 19-23 & 17 Water St, Strathfield South
10.2023.55.1
Lodged: 19/04/2023
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a two storey industrial unit development, associated parking and landscaping
PUBLIC NOTICES
24 April 2023
RFT – Town Hall Repair Works Request for Tender No: 05.2023
Strathfield Council invites tenders for Town Hall Repair Works, including internal painting, plasterboard, rendering, timber flooring and other miscellaneous and separable portions items.
19 April 2023
Public Exhibition – Draft Library Strategy
Council, at its meeting on 4 April 2023, resolved to place the draft Library Strategy to be placed on public exhibition for 4 weeks (28 days).
Last Chance
Draft Plans of Management
Council is seeking community feedback on the draft plans of management for Strathfield Park and Bressington Park. A public hearing for Bressington Park will take place on 1 May.
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