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14 December 2023
Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield
Dear Residents
I am thrilled to share highlights from the past week filled with engaging school presentations and award ceremonies, and exciting news from the State Government.
The dedication of our principles, teachers, parents, carers and students has truly set a high standard. The academic achievements and extracurricular activities in music, debating, art, sport and the strong community spirit, showcased the remarkable talent within our 8 Primary Schools and 7 High Schools.
Witnessing students actively contribute to our community through volunteering and participation in local functions brings me immense joy. Our schools play a vital role in shaping Strathfield, and I take pride in representing this outstanding community.
The NSW State Government has granted Strathfield much needed resources for the preparation of a Masterplan for the Homebush Urban Village (also known as the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy – PRCUTS). Working collaboratively with our Council planners and relying on community engagement, we aim to create optimal living spaces for the future.
Recognising the need to enhance housing targets, our focus extends to planning green spaces, improving traffic management, and bolstering connectivity to local transport. This is a first for Strathfield and we are proud of our Council management who have worked tirelessly to achieve this great outcome.
This is how you do planning well, and we are excited about this initiative and committed to keeping our residents involved and informed at every stage of the process.
Thank you for your ongoing support and contact me if you require any further information.
If you have any further questions or need to contact me, please feel free to email me at cr.kpensabene@stratfhield.nsw.gov.au or reach out to our customer service at 9748 9999.
Christmas Storytime in the Park with Strathfield Library
The big guy in the red suit made one last stop on his visit to Strathfield to be the very special guest at Strathfield Library's Christmas Storytime in the Park! That's a wrap on Strathfield Library's regular children's programs for 2023! We'll see you all back in the library for Baby Bounce, Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime from 6th February 2024!
Strathfield Library Christmas and New Years Hours
CLOSED: 25th December-29th December & 1st January
OPEN: 30th December & 31st December
Extended Hours Access will be available during the holidays!
25th December-29th December & 1st January, 9am-6pm
Cooks River: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
This exhibition will take you on a journey through the river’s rich history culminating in recent projects and initiatives that protect and conserve the river and its biodiversity. The exhibition will be at Strathfield Library's Ironbark Gallery from 14 December 2023 – 11 February 2024.
Have Your Say - Public Exhibition - Public Art Policy
The new Public Art Policy will guide decisions in commissioning public art with consideration to the cultural and heritage assets of Strathfield and provide updated guidelines for all relevant stakeholders in the installation of public art in the public domain.
On 14 November 2023 Council resolved to place the Public Art Policy on public exhibition for 28 days. On public exhibition until 5 January 2023. Submissions to be received until 5 January 2023.
2024 Local Citizen of the Year
Each year, Strathfield Council announce a Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year for local citizens/groups who have made outstanding contributions to the community.
Nominations for 2024 Local and Young Citizen of the Year awards close on 5pm Friday 15 December 2023.
Strathfield wins at LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards
Council is delighted to have been awarded Division Winner for Invasive Species Management at the LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards on Tuesday 5 December. This award recognised Council’s determined efforts to reduce the spread of non-permitted plant species for sale at Sydney Markets.
Ironbark gallery exhibition applications closing soon!
Are you an emerging and established artist looking for a space for an upcoming exhibition? 2024 applications are now open for the Ironbark Gallery, with applications closing 15 December 2023.
Upcoming Public Holidays
Just a reminder that Strathfield Council Customer Service will be closed Mon 25th December – Mon 1st January for the Christmas and New Years Public Holidays.
Regular Customer Service Hours will resume Tues 2nd January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Strathfield Councillors visit sites of recently completed projects
Strathfield Councillors met with council staff at locations all throughout the Strathfield LGA to take in recently completed projects. Council worked hard to ensure the completion of Ismay Reserve’s shade sail update and new plantings; SRV footpath works at Thomas Street; Tavistock Reserve’s new playground equipment and new playground surface; mural work at Strathfield Square car park and the Bridge Road and Station Street Public Domain Improvement - Homebush works, fully funded by State Government under Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Plan.
📸Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield, Cr Sandy Reddy, Deputy Mayor of Strathfield, Cr Matthew Blackmore, Cr Benjamin Cai, Cr Raj Datta, Cr Nella Hall and Cr Sharangan Maheswaran.
EVENTS
Strathfield Connection Desk Sessions 2023
When: 10 Nov - 16 Apr
Where: Strathfield Library
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
1-5 Underwood Rd, Homebush
10.2023.145.1
Lodged: 11/12/2023
Fit out of existing tenancy for use by Fila.
Development Application
40 Pemberton St, Strathfield
10.2023.51.1
Lodged: 09/12/2023
Section 8.2 Application to review previous determination to refuse the development for the demolition of existing structures, removal of trees and construction of a two-storey dwelling house over basement level, swimming pool and detached studio outbuilding.
Development Application
6 Wakeford Rd, Strathfield
10.2023.142.1
Lodged: 09/12/2023
Demolition of existing buildings on site and construction of a double storey dwelling with basement, swimming pool and front fence.
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