13th June 2026. Edition One. In this edition:
President's Report,
What the Civic Trust did in April / May 2026,
Beecroft Orchestra, Civic Trust Spring Walk, Local Justice of the Peace, Civic Trust Facebook page,
Julian Leeser News Letter, Monica Tudehope Newsletter,
Hornsby Shire Council's News Bulletin,
Parramatta Council's News Bulletin, Recent Development Applications.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Sunday June 28 Beecroft Orchestra. Cheltenham Girls High School.
Sunday August 23Civic Trust Spring Walk. Beecroft and Cheltenham.
President's Report A short report from me this month after a holiday to the ‘tip’ of Cape York.
Below in the eNews there is an update about Hornsby Council wanting to
use some State Rail land behind the tennis courts for the proposed
cycleway. I sense the real issue may not simply be about the use of the
thin sliver of land but instead be a potential conflict between the
access by State Rail to the tracks and cyclists riding near to the
access gate. I have asked Councillor Verity Greenwood to clarify
this with Hornsby Council staff who have met with State Rail.
Personally, after riding my bike around other cycleways in Sydney, I
consider re-routing the cycleway onto Beecroft Rd for a short distance
is a minor issue.
The real issue is lobbying for traffic lights at Kirkham St and Monica is giving this her full attention
What the Civic Trust did in May / June 2026 The Trust has updated the exhibition in the Plaza window with a current Police report.
For
some the Trust has been advocating for the completion of the bike path
between Beecroft and Cheltenham. More particularly the removal of
the pinch point between the tennis courts and the rail network
property. Through Monica Tudehope we have recently received the
following reply. "Sydney Trains does not support the proposal due
to operational and safety concerns and have come to the conclusion after
considering alternative options with Hornsby Shire Council that these
are not feasible."
Through Monica Tudehope's office, the Trust is still strongly advocating
for traffic lights to be installed at the intersection of Beecroft Rd
and Kirkham St. The Trust will continue to pursue this course of
action.
An application for a Community Building Partnership grant was submitted
to the NSW Government for a walking track to link Lane Cove National
Park and Chilworth Reserve.
The Trust has been responding to a number of resident's concerns
relating to possible unauthorised works. A recent example related to
advertising signs and another with significant works on a battle axe
lot. Our councils' staff cannot be everywhere and tend to rely on
residents’ queries. If you have concerns about a resident carrying out
possible unauthorised works, contact the Trust and we can contact the
relevant council. That way, resident conflict can be avoided. We do not
mention any names and that way you remain anonymous.
Beecroft Orchestra The next concert is on Sunday June 28th 2.30pm CLICK HERE for more information.
Civic Trust Spring Walk A
reminder that the Trust's Spring walk will be held on Sunday 24th
August. The walk will be led by former President of the Civic
Trust, Rod Best, and will once again focus on the history of Beecroft
and Cheltenham.
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.
It is only because we have the strength of numbers that we are able to influence change. Annual membership for 2026 is only $20.
To join the Trust. CLICK HERE.
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, can be contacted on 0417 662 405
Dr. Penelope Crossley 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 and items of
interest for residents in the Hornsby Shire and Parramatta area.
Julian Leeser MP. June Newsletter. The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. CLICK HERE for Newsletter. CLICK HERE for Health Care survey.
Monica Tudehope MP. May / June Newsletter. The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. CLICK HERE
Hornsby Shire Council's June News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
City of Parramatta's June 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
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust eNews.
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 CLICK HERE. To subscribe to the eNews: CLICK HERE.
There is an active Civic Trust Facebook page; to view it CLICK HERE.
The Trust will assist any resident regardless of their membership status.
