13th December 2025. Edition One. In this edition:
President's Report,
What the Civic Trust did in November,
Rotary Beecroft calender, M2 noise issue,
Civic Trust Membership Subscription,
Local Justice of the Peace, Civic Trust Facebook page,
Monica Tudehope Newsletter, Julian Leeser Newsletters,
Hornsby Shire Council's August News Bulletin, Recent Development Applications.
Message from the President Dear fellow residents,
As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close I would like to take this
opportunity to thank the support the Civic Trust has received from our
local community. Often it is the contentious issues that bring our
community together.
The M2 noise issue is developing into a huge project and it's good to
see the M2RAG campaign is well underway. These types of campaigns take
time to achieve results, and dealing with Transurban and the various
State Government agencies will be a huge challenge.
The key issue coming out of this campaign is not the accuracy of
measuring the level of noise but instead it is the health of residents
near the motorway. Continuing high levels of noise 24 hours a day causes
severe sleep disturbance for a significant number of our residents.
However we have in the past had many successes, like the bush
rehabilitation project behind the Cheltenham netball courts associated
with the Metro project that took four years of persistent lobbying, with
support from Hornsby Council, and also worth mentioning was the Civic
Trust's push to maintain the ramp at Beecroft station.
On behalf of the Trust I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas break.
Provided
a submission that supported a recommendation to refuse the Development
Application (DA) for a 60-place childcare centre with basement car
parking at 61 Cardinal Avenue Beecroft. The subsequent decision of the Local Planning Panel was that the DA as proposed was rejected. CLICK HERE to view the reasons for the decision. Scroll to (page 7).
Provided an extensive submission to Hornsby Council about the proposed rezoning of the Cherrybrook Precinct. CLICK HERE to view the document.
The
President spoke to the November 18 meeting of the Epping Civic Trust
and its guests (including Mr Julian Leeser MP Berowra) about the M2
noise impacting Beecroft and Cheltenham residents.The President outlined
how the Trust has established the M2Resident Action Group (M2RAG) to
address the issue.
Responded
to the concerns of some residents about hedges and Ausgrid prunings
from street trees obstructing pathways by contacting Council about
possible educative actions. CLICK HERE to view the document.
Contributed
a photo of AHIMSA for the November page of the Beecroft and Cheltenham
2026 Rotary Community Calendar.You can order a calendar at: [https://www.trybooking.com/DHNZT] and collect it by showing your receipt at either Priceline (Beecroft Place) or Havoc (Beecroft Arcade).
Donated a prize to be awarded to a worthy Beecroft Public School student on Presentation Day by the President of the Trust.
Civic Trust President Ross Walker at the prize giving with recipient Rose Carr
Beecroft Public School Presentation
Day
The
President attended a pre-Christmas function at the invitation of the
Mayor of Hornsby Council which provided an opportunity to liaise with
Councillors and Council staff.
Rotary Beecroft Rotary Beecroft is proud to release its first Beecroft–Cheltenham 2026 Community Wall Calendar, celebrating the places and moments that make our community special.
This beautifully presented 12-month calendar is a meaningful keepsake
and a perfect gift as we head into the Christmas season. Price: $20 each.
M2RAG December 2025 eNews
(By Ray Gerke
Coordinator
M2 Resident Action Group) M2RAG December 2025 enews
During our third month of operation over 100 residents have now joined
the M2RAG. We have members from most of the streets that are close
to the M2 . Almost all members experience high noise levels in
their yards and decks and about 80% of them also experience high noise
inside their houses from the M2. Many members have expressed their
feeling that the noise has got worse over the last few years.
The HUB website (for RAG members) now has links to all the newsletters for members who have joined only recently.
We postponed the M2RAG members meeting and networking event until the
new year as we are still getting new members due to the ongoing efforts
of the existing members.
We would love more people to join so if you are affected by the M2 noise
at your house and have not already registered, then you can register at
the following link. https://bcct2119.com.au/M2RAG.htm or follow this QR code The
HUB website (for RAG members) is now live with a video filmed from
inside a car driving on the M2 past Beecroft and Cheltenham. CLICK HERE to view the video.
Civic Trust Membership Subscriptions If
you have lived in Beecroft Cheltenham for any length of time, you would
have seen many changes. While change is inevitable, the Trust will
continue to be the voice of our local community. Please, join the Trust
so you can vote and let your voice be heard!
It is only because we have the strength of numbers that we are able to influence change.
To join the Civic Trust.CLICK HERE.
Or if paying by EFT:
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust
BSB: 062 113
Account Number: 1006 8238
For our membership records, please email a copy of your payment receipt to membership@bcct2119.com.au
with your full name and address.
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust eNews The
Trust publishes this monthly eNews newsletter. If you would like
to receive this newsletter on a regular basis, please CLICK HERE to subscribe to the eNews.
Local Justice of the Peace Timothy
Abrams, a Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust committee member, has
generously offered his services as a Justice of the Peace for any
residents requiring this service.
Tim can be contacted on Mob 0417 662 405
Dr. Penelope Crossley has also generously offered her services.
Penelope is a practising solicitor and is happy to witness documents pro
bono for 2119 residents. Penelope can be contacted on 0449 232 474.
Civic Trust Facebook page
Every now and then the Trust’s Facebook Page includes interviews with interesting people who live in the area of postcode 2119.
The Facebook page also highlights weekly happenings in the Hornsby Shire
and Parramatta area, with areas of interest for our residents.
The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. CLICK HERE
Julian Leeser MP. December Newsletter. The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. CLICK HERE
Hornsby Shire Council's December News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
Recent Development Applications The
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust's web site now has links to recently
submitted Development Applications in the 2119 postcode area for both
Hornsby and Parramatta Shire Councils. This page will be updated
with every eNews publication. CLICK HERE To access them.
Objections to Development Applications and other correspondence with council can be viewed CLICK HERE
Keep our two suburbs strong and informed by being a member!
To support or join the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, please visit our website. CLICK HERE.The
eNews has become our main method for disseminating information to the
community. We already send the eNews to many of our residents. We
encourage residents who receive the eNews to tell their neighbours and
friends and suggest they too subscribe. The eNews letter is
available to all who subscribe. Trust Membership is not a
requirement.
The eNews archives are available HERE. To subscribe to the eNews: CLICK HERE.
There is an active Civic Trust Facebook group; to view the Facebook CLICK HERE.
The Trust will assist any resident regardless of their membership status.
