Cycle way access will not be restricted during construction works.

For further information contact Strathfield Council on 9748 9999.

Strathfield Council seeks to invite expressions of interest for the provision of publishing council and local news in a local newspaper called the Strathfield Scene, of which Council owns the intellectual property rights to. The publication’s intention is to keep the community informed of local news, including Council’s activities.

Strathfield Council is seeking expressions of interest for information purposes only. There is no obligation on either Strathfield Council or an interested party to enter into an agreement.

Strathfield Council may undertake a selective tender process following the Expression of Interest where invitations to tender for a proposed contract are made.

EOI documents are available from Strathfield Council’s electronic tender system. Completed submissions can be submitted via the electronic tender box on the same website. Submissions will be accepted until 5pm on 13 November 2009.

For further information please contact Council’s Procurement Coordinator Carol Chapman on 9748 9999.

There will be restricted road access to Begnell Park via the Madeline Street Entry.

Improvement works have been programmed from Monday 12 October to Monday 19 October inclusive however this may vary according to weather conditions. Pedestrian access will still be available to the sports field.

For further information contact Strathfield Council on 9748 9999.

Council’s Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy has been established in accordance with sections 252 and 253 of the Local Government Act 1993.  Council resolved at the August Council meeting to place the amended policy on public exhibition.

The policy is now on public exhibition until Thursday 15 October 2009 and may be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centre and Libraries and is available on Council’s website at www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au.

Written comments on the Draft Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy are invited and should be addressed to the General Manager, Strathfield Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135 or can be faxed to 9764 1034 or emailed to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au. For further information please contact Council on 9748 9999.

Strathfield Council advises that it will be applying pesticide at the following facilities and sports fields within the municipality throughout the month of November 2009.

14 November 2009

• Town Hall, 65 Homebush Road, Strathfield
• 1A Bates Street, Homebush
• 1B Bates Street, Homebush
• 52 Redmyre Road, Homebush
• Airey Park, Homebush
• Cooke Park, Strathfield South
• Begnall Reserve oval, Strathfield South    

• Hudson Park Pro Shop, Hudson Park, Strathfield
• Hudson Park greenkeepers shed, Hudson Park, Strathfield
• Hudson Park grandstand, Hudson Park, Strathfield
• 52 Hampstead Road, Homebush
• A2 Fraser Street, Homebush
• 25 Broughton Road, Strathfield
• Strathfield Park, Strathfield
• Bark Huts Reserve oval, Strathfield

• Strathfield Library and Information Centre, 65 Rochester Street, Homebush
• Council Works Depot, 1 Weeroona Road, Strathfield
• Enfield Town Hall, 1 Coronation Parade, Strathfield South
• Mason Park, Homebush

Traps, baits and gelling will be used in internal areas to target vermin like rats and mice.

Pyrethrum is the main chemical constitute to be used externally. It is classed as a natural pesticide.

If you have any concerns prior to, or during the weed spraying program, please contact Council's Customer Service Centre on 9748 9999.

Strathfield Council would like to inform the public of upcoming works within Ismay Reserve and Allen Street Reserve, Homebush.

Council is due to commence the construction of the Strathfield Creek Pedestrian Bridge in accordance with the Powells Creek Master Plan.

Works are currently underway and will span over several weeks. During this time, selected areas of the reserve will not be accessible.

Should you have any questions regarding the works, please contact Melanie Sallis of Council on 9748 9999.

Council’s Draft Social Plan 2009-2014 has been prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act. Council resolved at an Extraordinary Council meeting held on 20 October to place the amended policy on public exhibition.

The policy is now on public exhibition until Thursday 19 November 2009 and may be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centre and Libraries.  A copy can be viewed or downloaded from this page. 

Written comments on the Draft Social Plan 2009-2014 are invited and should be addressed to the General Manager, Strathfield Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135 or can be faxed to 9764 1034 or emailed to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au.