Government

Councillor Pam Palmer, Mayor

P: 0431 959 980 E: mayor@lanecove.nsw.gov.au JULY

JULY 2019

I am delighted to share some good news on the planning front. A recent State Government initiative sought to permit medium density developments, such as terraces and townhouses, within existing low-density residential (R2) zones. Council’s subsequent public consultation showed that residents overwhelmingly opposed this change. We put our case to the Government and they have now agreed. While Lane Cove Council supports and encourages housing diversity, we are now able to maintain the existing residential character of the R2 low-density zone and its landscape setting. Another good Lane Cove story worth sharing is a reminder about the recyclables placed in your yellow- and blue-lidded bins. The bins are emptied by URM but the contents are delivered to Visy recycling centres. They do not go to landfill. Visy recovers recyclable materials to preserve our earth’s precious resources. You can read more about Council’s environmental sustainability initiatives below. Finally, I’d like to talk about sustainability in another way - the economic sustainability of local businesses. This is vital to ensuring the goods and services we need can be obtained locally. To this end, Council recently hosted another Business Breakfast. I was able to introduce Nicole Eckels, the entrepreneur who founded Glasshouse Fragrances. Her story was an inspiring one which stimulated much conversation at this networking event. Thank you to all the local businesses who took time out to attend. We are all looking forward to the opening of The Canopy in Lane Cove.

Local News & Information

2066 Litter Challenge

As part of Plastic Free July, Council has launched the 2066 Litter Challenge which aims to remove 2,066 pieces of litter from the area. Join in to make a positive difference to your environment and be in the running to win prizes. Discover more on Council’s website.

Residential Parking Permits

From 30 June 2019, Lane Cove residents and visitors can apply for Residential, Visitor and Senior Parking Permits online. Visit www. lanecove.nsw.gov.au.

Nominate a local inclusive business

Do you know a business that takes pride in making its space, products or services more accessible for people with a disability? If so, nominate a business or self-nominate your workplace for the Northern Districts Inclusion Award. Nominations open 15 July and close 8 August. Find out more on Council’s website.

Speaking at Council Meetings

Members of the public wishing to address Council on a particular matter at an Ordinary Council Meeting must register online via Council’s website.

Out & About in Lane Cove

National Tree Day

Celebrate National Tree Day and support local wildlife by helping to plant hundreds of native shrubs and groundcovers at a free community tree-planting day at Burns Bay Reserve, Riverview on 28 July from 9:00am – 11:00am. Bring the family and enjoy the outdoors, with a seedling to take home for all tree planters plus a free sausage sizzle. Register to attend at: www.treeday.planetark.org.

Healthy Living Workshop Series

The Healthy Living Workshop Series runs from July-September at Lane Cove Library. The first workshop ‘Exercise is Medicine’ on 24 July looks at the physical and mental health benefits of exercise and how to fit more exercise into your everyday life. Presented by Sydney North Health Network. Call 9911 3591 to book.

Greenwich Library Opening Hours

Council has amended and extended the opening hours of Greenwich Library. From 5 August, the new hours will be: Monday: 11:00am (Storytime), 1:00-5:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 2:00pm-7:00pm; Friday: closed; Saturday: 9:30am2:00pm; Sunday: closed.

Tackling Problem Waste

The Community Recycling Centre (CRC) in Artarmon is a free service for recycling selected household waste including gas bottles, fire extinguishers, paint, motor oils, fluoro globes and tubes, smoke detectors, batteries, x-rays and e-waste. To find out more visit www.nsroc.com.au.

Tech Kits at the Library

New STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) kits have launched at the Library and are available to borrow. The collection features modern and old-school technology to assist with lifelong learning.

Latest Works

• Formerly known as the Rosenthal

Project, The Canopy is taking shape with concrete works almost complete and construction of a new rock wall along Rosenthal

Avenue set to begin this month.

And good news for users of the popular temporary car park on

Birdwood Avenue… it will remain open until a large section of the new permanent car park is open. • The upgrade of Kimberley

Playground in Lane Cove is scheduled for completion in late

June. The new play area features a slide, balance beams, spinners and a nest swing.

Councillor Mark A. Bennett

Mayor of Hunters Hill P: 9879 9415 E: markbennett@huntershill.nsw.gov.au

The Moocooboola Festival, Sunday 4 August

Is a huge, fun, free community event, drawing 20,000 people throughout the day. The day, starting at 9.30am, runs until 4.00pm at Boronia Park Ovals, Hunters Hill, includes a bazaar of about 120 stalls (food, health products, clothing, antiques, brica-brac, community and environmental information), there’s a double stage for music, dance and entertainment, plus allday rides and free kids’ entertainment …. it promises something for everyone. If you’re a community group or local business … applications for stalls at

Moocooboola 2019 are now open, at www.moocooboola.com.au for details.

Gladesville Shopping Village

Physical improvements such as footpath upgrades and light installations to strategic planning for land use all are part of the future direction of Gladesville. Footpaths: In the last few months, $320,000 footpath improvements were carried out along Victoria Rd from Pittwater to Batemans Rd and should be finished by May 2019. This will create a more walkable, interesting and interactive place. Parking: A trial of in-ground parking sensors is being considered for the Cowell Street Car Park for six months. In-ground sensors integrate with a parking app which customers download for advice on the available parking. If made permanent, the sensors can be integrated with digital parking availability signage placed at the entry to the car park.

HarbourCare

Why not become a HarbourCare volunteer? It's as easy as keeping an eye out for litter while on your daily walk, walking the dog, or joining a group pick-up day. You can sign up for as little as a week, month, year – up to you. HarbourCare volunteers keep a record of how much they collect, the date and location. Volunteers are given safety equipment eg gloves, eye protection plus assistance with rubbish collection if required. For more information about the program or to sign up, contact Council’s Customer Services centre on 9879 9400 or email bushcare@huntershill.nsw.gov.au.

Anthony Roberts, MP

Member for Lane Cove P: 9817 4757 E: lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au

We’re back to business after election season … you may have already noticed some changes and there’s public service announcements, too. Firstly – congratulations to Riverside Girls’ High for their superb rendition of Wicked the Musical!

It might be unusual to think of water restrictions as we reach for our umbrellas lately. Yet last month’s rainfall was a metaphorical drop in the ocean. We need at least 100mm to help fill dams – we are a long way from that! If we all make small improvements to our efficient use of water, we’ll make real steps towards water security.

In better news, NSW people have embraced the new North West Metro, taking one million journeys and there are excellent flow-on effects. It has radically reduced peak-hour traffic in some areas. One constituent wrote to me … “Last week the traffic on Victoria Rd going from Lane Cove to Rozelle at 7:30am was wonderful! Just like school holidays”.

A win for pet owners: Service NSW has a new online system for registering pets from the comfort of home. We’ve already had more than 90 local dog and cat owners use the online service. It also seamlessly includes a profile for missing pets – ensuring our friends are quickly returned if they wander.

Nominations for NSW Volunteer of the Year Award are now open. Our community is full to the brim with volunteers: Meals on Wheels, P&C committees, The Happy Hens, our SES Branch. This incomplete list is only a fraction of the brilliant groups serving our community. If you know someone who deserves recognition, find out how to nominate at the Centre for Volunteering at award@volunteering. com.au

The NSW Government’s $4 million Capital Works Grant program, which aims to increase numbers at preschools, is also open for applications. So if your local preschool needs additional funding, please ask them to get in touch with our office.

I hope everyone and has time to relax and enjoy the warmth of family and friendship this July. School holidays are chance to explore our state, whether you’re heading to the snowy mountains for some fresh powder or enjoying a stroll through Lane Cove National Park. Take care and stay safe.

Trent Zimmerman, MP

Member for North Sydney P: 9929 9822 E: trent.zimmerman.mp@aph.gov.au

North Sydney Speech Writing Competition Winner

The North Sydney Speech Writing Competition is one I run each year to encourage our young people to develop their speech writing skills and consider what it means to live in Australia. Years five and six students were asked for their thoughts on ‘What is special about Australia?’ And Years seven and eight students were asked to outline their plans if they were Prime Minister for a day. It was particularly inspiring to see the quality of all the speeches submitted to the competition. It was even more special to present the winner of the senior category Sharon Jacob, who studies at North Sydney Girls High, with her first-place certificate recently at her school assembly. Apart from receiving a certificate Sharon also received a $100 book voucher and had the honour of having her speech read out in parliament. Sharon’s speech has now been recorded in the parliament’s official record and her vision and views will be preserved for future generations to look back and reflect on for many generations. Keep a look out for details for this year’s competition, announced later in the year.

From right: Trent Zimmerman with Sharon and James Jacob

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