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9 June 2022
Cr Matthew Blackmore, Mayor of Strathfield
It is a pleasure to be leading our Council in an exciting period.
Strathfield Council has a New Direction with my priority being reconnecting with our community.
You will now receive regular updates from the Mayor's Office and from July 2022 Council will start a Community Newsletter which will be delivered into every home and business in the Strathfield Local Government Area.
I have been working closely with the Deputy Mayor Karen Pensabene and Councillors to deliver some significant changes to Strathfield Council. We are in the process of recruiting a new General Manager and working on delivering a new staff organisational structure that will deliver a more efficient council for our residents.
This week our Community Grants program opened, applications can be submitted until 31 July. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for eligible community organisations, more details can be found below.
After the large amount of rain we have experienced our staff are continuing to repair potholes across our local road network. If you spot a pothole please reach out to Council so we can promptly repair it.
The new round-about at Bridge Road and Loftus Crescent, Homebush is almost complete, this will improve safety for the residents living in this precinct and I look forward to the pedestrian improvements in the immediate vicinity that will be completed soon.
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
Have a great weekend.
Community Grants are Open
If you are a local organisation running community events, programs or initiatives, now is your time to get your application together for Council's Community Grants. Council is committed to supporting groups who are working for the community, ensuring wellbeing, connectivity and opportunity, so start your application today.
Applications close on the 31 July.
Men's Health Week 13-19 Jun
Did you know the top 3 reasons for reduced lifespan in men are heart disease, suicide and car accidents? This Men’s Health Week, take the time to check in with your physical, emotional, and social health. Remember that help is just a call away, with several organisations dedicating to supporting men.
Bridge Installation
A new bridge over Powells Creek is being lifted into place on Thurs 23 June! The Lorraine Street Bridge is part of a larger project that will see 3 bridges installed over Powells Creek. Join us to celebrate this milestone with a free coffee van.
When: 10am, Thursday 23 June
Survey Works at Underwood Rd
As part of the intersection upgrade, Transport for NSW will carry out investigation work on Australia Avenue, Underwood Road and Homebush Bay Drive northbound on and off ramps between Monday 13 June and Monday 22 August.
Work includes updating existing topographical surveys, locating above and below ground utilities, and investigating stormwater drainage structures.
Lightweight plastic shopping bags a thing of the past
Remember to pack your reusable shopping bags when you go to the shops as lightweight plastic shopping bags are now a thing of the past in NSW.
A second ban from 1 November this year will include single use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates, bowls and cotton buds, expanded polystyrene food ware and cups, and rinse off personal care products containing plastic microbeads.
These plastic bans will prevent almost 2.7 billion items of plastic litter entering our environment in NSW over the next 20 years.
Weed Watch - Mother of Millions
Have you seen this flower pop up in your garden lately? Winter is a great time to spot and remove the weedy succulent Mother of Millions from your garden while it’s in flower. Visit WeedWise for useful ID and control information.
Illegal Dumping
Incidents of illegal dumping are on the rise. Remember - it is illegal to dump rubbish on street sides, alleyways and parks. Book a free clean up instead.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Minding Our Business in Homebush West
This birds-eye view of Homebush West in 1938 features three industries from the Minding Our Business: Strathfield’s Industrial Heritage exhibition which opens on 16 June. On the right, middle are the Homebush stock saleyards alongside Flemington Station, now the site of Sydney Markets. Stock arrived here by train to be sold and slaughtered at the State Abattoir (top right). On the left, middle is a factory with a tall chimney which became W. Hermon Slade, industrial chemists, whose products contributed greatly to the war effort.
Register to attend the opening at: exhibitions@strathfield.nsw.gov.au or visit the exhibition in Strathfield Library.
Image: Aerial view of Homebush West (Flemington), 1938 by Milton Kent. Courtesy State Library of NSW
EVENTS
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
125 Cosgrove Road STRATHFIELD SOUTH
10.2022.103.1
Lodged: 6/06/2022
Use of existing industrial warehouse as a waste management testing facility.
Complying Development
250-318 Parramatta Road HOMEBUSH
250-318 Parramatta Road HOMEBUSH WEST
18.2022.7056.1
Lodged: 6/06/2022
Alternations to existing cool room. - Store 273, Building C 250-318 Parramatta Rd, Homebush West.
Complying Development
145-151 Arthur Street HOMEBUSH WEST
18.2022.7055.1
Lodged: 6/06/2022
Alterations and additions to industrial site.
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