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25 May 2023
Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield
Dear Residents
Last week, I was delighted to attend the 2023 Strathfield Rotary Vocational Excellence Awards at Strathfield Golf Club. It was a wonderful occasion to recognise the hard work made by outstanding members of our community across different vocations. I’d like to congratulate this year’s nominees and award winners, including Council’s Civic and Protocol Officer, Fina Nainoca, for taking home the Ray Sherry Shield. Well done!
Strathfield Australians of Indian Sub-continental Heritage (SAISH) will be hosting their highly anticipated Sunday morning Yoga Program at Strathfield Library. Classes kick off on 18 June 2023 and run for 26 weeks. Visit our website to secure your spot – these classes book out fast!
There’s less than one week to submit your feedback on the draft Operational Plan and Budget 2023-2024, which comes off exhibition on 31 May. I encourage our local community to have a read through the draft documents and submit their feedback. Each submission will be considered and reported to the Council meeting on 27 June 2023.
As always, please contact me with any of your council requests or news on cr.kpensabene@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
National Simultaneous Storytime at Strathfield Library
National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event run by the Australian Library and Information Association, where a picture book, written and illustrated by an Aussie author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, childcare centres, homes and bookshops all around the country. Thank you to everyone who joined in for this very special storytime!
If you are interested in coming along to the library's early literacy programs, click through below for more information. Come along for songs, stories and craft, no bookings required!
Council News Update for May 2023
Keep up to date with the latest Strathfield news and a recap of the May Council Meeting.
NAIDOC Week with Walangari Karntawarra
Mark your calendars and make your bookings to celebrate NAIDOC Week with the official opening of the Ironbark Gallery's next exhibition 4 July 2023.
We want your feedback!
Be a voice for our community. Take part in the 2023 Australian Liveability Census to have your say on what matters in our neighbourhood!
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea Visits Council
This week the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney visited Strathfield Council. The meeting aimed to create and foster connection and share upcoming goals for the Strathfield community.
National Sorry Day
Friday 26 May is a time to remember and acknowledge the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June and encourages Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.
Have Your Say!
The draft Operational Plan and Budget 2023-2024 is on exhibition until 31 May. Submissions made by the community will be considered prior to adopting the new plan at the scheduled meeting on 27 June 2023. Click through and have your say today!
THROWBACK THURSDAY
The Homebush Galop
The Homebush Galop, a spirited, lively polka, was composed by Stephen Hale Marsh in 1856 and dedicated to the pianist, Mrs John Rose Holden – formerly Miss Susan Broadhurst. John Rose Holden was a soldier, settler, magistrate, politician and keen sportsman. A friend of William Charles Wentworth, he was instrumental in establishing the Homebush Racecourse and the Australian Jockey Club during the 1840s. The Holdens returned to England during the late 1850s, where John died in 1860 and Susan in 1887. Marsh later settled in San Francisco where his manuscripts were lost in the fire and earthquake of 1906.
Courtesy National Library of Australia. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-661665048/view?partId=nla.obj-661668413#page/n0/mode/1up
EVENTS
Net calls Net, Weave calls Wave: Marta Romani and Karl Logge
When: 11 May - 25 June
Where: Ironbark Gallery
Strathfield Community Choir
When: 15 March - 13 December
Where: Homebush West Community Centre
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
23 Meredith St, Homebush
10.2023.65.1
Lodged: 24/05/2023
Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling incorporating construction of a two storey rear addition over basement level. The site is identified as a local heritage item.
Development Application
1-5 Norfolk Rd, Greenacre
10.2002.434.2
Lodged: 23/05/2023
Section 4.55(2) Modification Application to DA0102/434 to increase hours of operation and increase the total off-street car parking spaces from thirty (30) to thirty-one (31).
Development Application
93 The Boulevarde, Strathfield
10.2023.59.1
Lodged: 22/05/2023
Demolition of existing structures and tree removal and construction of a two storey dwelling over basement level.
PUBLIC NOTICES
23 May 2023
Notification of Traffic Management changes around Todman Reserve
As per item 6.4 of the April 2023 Local Traffic Committee meeting, ‘Todman Place, Strathfield – Amended Traffic Management Changes’ and as resolved by Council, Council will be implementing sign and line marking and physical changes around Todman Reserve.
19 May 2023
Proposal to Grant a Licence over Community Land – 2A Fraser Street, Homebush
In accordance with Section 47 (1) and (2) of the Local Government Act, 1993, public notice is given that Strathfield Municipal Council is proposing to enter into a new, up to 5- year Licence Agreement for the purpose of childcare services.
19 May 2023
Proposal to Grant a Licence over Community Land – 25 Broughton Road, Strathfield
In accordance with Section 47 (1) and (2) of the Local Government Act, 1993, public notice is given that Strathfield Municipal Council is proposing to enter into new, up to 5- year Licence Agreement for the purpose of childcare services.
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