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Strathfield Council is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually.  Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.

Strathfield Council has seven councillors, including the Mayor who is elected by the Councillors. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is appointed by the Council to manage the administration of the Council and in turn, the CEO appoints staff within Council.

Strathfield’s Community Strategic Plan provides a preferred vision of the Strathfield Local Government Area (LGA), the local community’s long-term desirable future and a common direction for the Municipality. It ensures that as an organisation Council anticipates and is prepared for future challenges.

The incorporation of local government in the Strathfield district commenced on June 1885 when the Municipality of Strathfield was incorporated covering the suburbs of Redmire (renamed Strathfield), Homebush and Druitt Town (now part of Strathfield South).

The Homebush Municipal Council was incorporated on 13 June 1906. In 1947, Homebush Municipal Council amalgamated into Strathfield Council. On 1 January 1949, the Municipality of Enfield was abolished and the former West Ward was joined to Strathfield Municipality.

Further changes to the structure of local government were made on 1 July 1993, when the NSW Local Government Act took effect. This Act changed the responsibilities of the Mayor and Councillors and separated the functions more clearly from those of the General Manager. The new Act required local government to become more responsible, accountable and transparent in its operations.

Strathfield LGA Boundary Map

 

Further information

Strathfield Council’s Library Local Studies Section holds considerable information on the history of the Strathfield district. Local Studies is located at Strathfield Library, 65-67 Rochester Street Homebush.

The Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society publishes extensive information on the history of the district at www.strathfieldheritage.org

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Video – Strathfield Spring Festival

Strathfield Council Executive Team

Michael Mamo

General Manager

The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Council as well as supporting the Mayor and Councillors, Legal Services, Internal Audit and Business Performance and Improvement.

Michael has over 20 years experience working in the Local Government. Prior to joining Strathfield Council, Michael worked at Bayside Council as the Director City Performance and before that he was the Chief Financial Officer at Blacktown City Council, having previously worked at Waverley Council and the City of Ryde Council. Michael has an expertise in financial management and a strong enthusiasm to positively shape Strathfield Council.

Cathy Edwards-Davis

Director Engineering and Operations

The Director Engineering and Operations is responsible for engineering, traffic management, operations and asset management.

Cathy joins Strathfield Council after working at Inner West Council as their Director Infrastructure, and prior to that as the Director Public Works. Cathy was also the Director Works and Infrastructure at Ashfield Council, and the Manager Engineering Services at Woollahra Municipal Council. Cathy has mentored and supported large teams to deliver successful outcomes and thrives on working with teams to ensure objectives are being met as well as the highest level of service possible.

Kristy Watts

Director Corporate and Community

The Corporate and Community services directorate is responsible for ensuring we have good strategy, governance, and policy in place, and provides key services and contact points for our community.

Before coming to Strathfield Council, Kristy held the position as the Executive Manager People and Culture and the Executive Manager Customer Experience at Blacktown City Council, in addition to the Company Secretary at Blacktown Venue Management. Kristy has significant experience dealing with complex local, national, and international organisations in both the public and private sectors.

Clare Harley

Director Environment and Planning

The Director Planning and Environment is responsible for planning, development, compliance, environmental services and regulatory services.

Clare joins Strathfield Council after working at Bayside Council as Manager Strategic Planning since 2017, with a distinguished career in local government and the private sector where she has held leadership roles throughout Australia and in London as a Strategic Planner and Urban Designer. Clare is passionate about delivering great urban design and environmental outcomes for the community which activate the local area and create opportunities to positively connect local communities.

Hidden Treasures

Strathfield Local Government Area spans 14km with over 46,000 residents. Known for its major transport systems and well-kept greenspaces, Strathfield is also considered to be the educational centre of the inner west.

However, within our diverse community, is a myriad of hidden treasures which makes the Strathfield local government area such a special place to live, work and play.

Below videos uncover the Hidden Treasures in three different categories. While our green spaces are popular amongst even the broader community, we invite you to discover facts about heritage buildings and community groups in the Strathfield local government area.

Hidden Treasures - Community

Video – Hidden Treasures: Community

Hidden Treasures - Heritage Buildings

Video – Hidden Treasures: Heritage Buildings

Hidden Treasures - Green Spaces

Video – Hidden Treasures: Green Spaces

Our History

Aboriginal History

The Strathfield district was once inhabited by the Wangal clan of the Darug tribe.

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European Settlement

European settlement of the Strathfield district commenced in 1793 in the area which is the current day Homebush.

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Subdivision & Early Development

The Redmire Estate was subdivided in 1867 and smaller lots of land were offered for sale. The first property built was Thomas Henderson’s ‘Seven Oaks Farm’, a dairy farm located around Victoria Street Strathfield.

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Strathfield Council history

As the population of the Strathfield district (then known as Redmire) grew, local people wished to form their own council so they could have a say in how their district developed and was managed.

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Council Crest and Logo

Strathfield Council is symbolically and officially represented by the Strathfield Council Crest and Council’s Corporate Logo.

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History of Strathfield Council Chambers

Strathfield Council was incorporated in June 1885.

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Former Mayors of Strathfield

A list and biographical information of the former Mayors of Strathfield and biographical information is available from the Strathfield Heritage website.

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Area Facts

Town Centres

Strathfield Town Centre

Strathfield Town Centre is the major transport and retail centre of the Strathfield district. In the…
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Homebush Village shopping centre

The is known for its pleasant heritage ambiance and streetscape and close proximity to the historic…
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Homebush West Town Centre

The Homebush West residential and shopping centre, Flemington Rail Station and Sydney’s Stockyards (now Sydney Markets)…
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Strathfield South Shopping Centre

The Strathfield South Shopping Centre is located on the ‘crossways’ of Liverpool Road and Liverpool Road…
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Agency Information Guide

The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 requires Council to publish an Agency Information Guide. This publication guide describes the structure and functions of Council, the various kinds of information Council holds and how the public can access the information.

Strathfield Council’s Agency Information Guide can be viewed or downloaded (see below).

If you require any further information, please contact Council on 9748 9999.

Council Regulatory Officers

Strathfield Council’s Regulatory Officers are responsible for investigating complaints and enforcing laws. Some of the areas of Regulatory Officers responsibility include:

  • Abandoned vehicles – for Regulatory Officers to take action the car must be illegally parked in a public place and/or out of registration.
  • Footpath obstructions – Regulatory Officers can investigate obstructions of footpaths eg cars illegally parked.
  • Illegal building works eg out of hours building and non-authorised/approved building
  • Parking – Regulatory Officers monitor Council car parks, enforce fines for illegal and dangerous parking.
  • Parks – Regulatory Officers monitor and investigate illegal activities in parks
  • Stormwater pollution
  • Trucks – Regulatory Officers can investigate improper use of roads by trucks eg heavy trucks on light vehicle roads and uncovered trucks

You can contact a Council Regulatory Officer, Monday to Friday between 8.30 and 4.30pm by telephoning Council’s Customer Service Centre on 9748 9999. For out of office hours, call Council’s emergency after hours number on 9748 9999…

To prevent bogus calls you will be asked to leave your name and address – the Regulatory Officer will not pass these details onto anyone they investigate.

If you have received a fine from one of the Council Regulatory Officers which you wish to challenge you must call Revenue NSW on 1300 130 112.  Fines cannot be overturned by Council once they have been issued.  Further information can be obtained at Revenue NSW.

For any law problems not dealt with by Council Regulatory Officers you should contact the Police.  Strathfield Municipality is serviced by the Police – Flemington Local Area Command, which is located at the corner of Rawson and Station Streets, Auburn.  Police  can be contacted on 9749 8599.

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Maps & References

Last updated 8 June 2020.

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