12th November 2022. Edition One. In this edition:
President's Report, BCCT eNews,
BCCT Spring Walk,
Blue Heritage Plaque in Beecroft,
BCCT Survey,
Native Plant Giveaway,
Trust Correspondence with Local Government,
Advice on DA objections,
Beecroft Rotary Club Living Treasures,
Beecroft Rotary Young at Heart,
Beecroft Rotary Club Gin.
Hornsby Council Newsletter, City of Parramatta News Bulletin,
Julian Leeser MP Newsletter,
Recent Development Applications,
Latest Police Reports.
Message from the President There
has been a lot of recent action by the Civic Trust and so I will just
provide an overview of some of the matters that we addressed during
October.
As reported last month, we combined with Pennant Hills Civic Trust and
Westleigh Progress Association to hold a public meeting on 13 October at
which officers of Council addressed the residents present on the
proposals to seek approval for a new special Council rate to be set. We
did this to provide residents with an opportunity to hear for themselves
why Council considers that an additional rate is required and then for
residents to ask questions.
Again, as reported last time, there has been a change in the Presidency
of the Epping Civic Trust and so we have written to them to discuss our
proposals for joint action on improving walking access between North
Epping and Cheltenham; the state of repair of the Devlins Creek ford and
improved pedestrian access from south Beecroft to Epping railway
station. I hope that the new Epping Civic Trust will join with us on
these projects.
There was a great afternoon hosted by Rotary to give awards for primary
school aged poetry and art and to recognise some of our young at heart
living treasures. Accessible in this eNews you will find some of the
prize winning poems and the citations for the living treasures. Each
makes a great read and each is truly inspirational in its unique way.
Following advice from our State Member’s office that representations to
the Minister for Transport had failed to attain agreement to even
measure the level of noise currently generated by the M2, the Civic
Trust will seek the support of local residents to advocate for the
identification and remediation of this noise – this being what a
majority of the readers of this e-news consider to be a matter of
importance for our district. Further information about this is being
disseminated.
Our spring walk was again a success and encouraged us to better
appreciate important heritage like ‘Ahimsa’ in Day Road Cheltenham.
Numbers were small in comparison with pre-Covid times but neither this,
nor greedy kookaburras at afternoon tea time, lessened the pleasure of
the day.
At the main pedestrian gate from Beecroft Road into Arden you might have
noticed that a blue Heritage Plaque has now been unveiled by our local
State Member, the Premier. This plaque concerns the work of Dr Mark
Lidwill who built the house ‘Lorne’ (now Cook House) which can be seen
behind the gate; conducted his medical practice from this place and in
his on-site surgery did the preliminary work to build the world’s first
cardiac pacemaker to be successfully used on a human being. We are
indeed fortunate to be one of the first communities to receive these new
heritage plaques.
In all that the Civic Trust does, it is critical that readers support
the work of your Civic Trust by not just reading this e-news (as
important as that might be) but also by becoming a member and paying a
very modest subscription. It is this money that allows the volunteers of
the Civic Trust to fund the advocacy which it conducts on your behalf.
Payment of subscriptions is easily and painlessly done through the Civic
Trust’s web site. https://bcct2119.com.au/membership.htm
Roderick Best PSM
President president@bcct2119.com.au
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust eNews. The
Trust publishes this monthly eNews newsletter. If you would like
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Civic Trust Spring Walk on Sunday October 16th The Trust held its traditional Spring Walk on Sunday 16th
October 2022. The walk commenced from the end of Day Rd Cheltenham,
through the Lane Cove National Park following Devlins Creek, then under
the M2 and the train line, returning via Sutherland and Cobram Roads,
back to Day Road.
The Beecroft Cheltenham History Group provided short talks on a aspects
of our local history. We concluded at the state heritage listed
property of Marie Byles, Ahimsa,
Blue Heritage Plaque in Beecroft.
As you will be aware Beecroft was one of 17 locations across the State,
honoured with a Blue Heritage Plaque. These plaques identify items of
Australian heritage in a manner similar to the heritage plaques in
England.
The Beecroft plaque honours Dr Mark Lidwill and is placed on the gates to his former home, Lorne, on Beecroft Road. Lorne is now Cook House within Arden Anglican School. This is particularly auspicious as Arden celebrates its centenary this year.
Dr Lidwill is credited with inventing (amongst other things) the cardiac
pacemaker. His early work on this device took place in his home surgery
within Lorne. Locally, he was also a general practitioner, one
of the founders of the Pennant Hills Golf Club and was active in the
Beecroft School of Arts. His biography can be found on the website www.bchg.org.au and search under People-individuals-Lidwill. Dr. Mark Lidwill's Grandson, BCCT President Rod Best, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, Dr. Lidwill's Great Grandson
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust Survey. Council is proposing to draw up a management plan for the Village Green.
Do you consider that this management plan should concentrate upon
improving the amenity of this space in the same way as the enhancements
to the Railway Reserve significantly increased the number of residents
using that space? CLICK HERE to vote YES. CLICK HERE to vote NO.
Survey Results from the last Civic Trust Survey M2 Road Noise. 12% of our readers responded to the survey 51% of the respondents voted the M2 noise was of major concern. 16% voted the M2 noise was of some concern. 13% voted the M2 noise was of minor concern. 20% voted the M2 noise was of no concern.
Native Plant Giveaways. This Saturday Hornsby Shire Council is giving away native plants.
Each residential property in Hornsby Shire is entitled to four free native plants per year. CLICK HERE for details.
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust. The Trust has for many years fought and lobbied to protect our suburbs.
If you value your Trust and appreciate the work the Trust does to
preserve the amenity and heritage of our two suburbs, please consider
renewing your financial membership.
This can be done on-line at https://bcct2119.com.au/membership.htm Without your valued support, the Trust will cease to exist.
Some General Advice on Objecting to Development Applications whether in Parramatta or Hornsby Councils. Development
applications (DA) can be for various types of development, ranging from
minor extensions and alterations to major redevelopment of a shopping
centre. If you have concerns about the proposed development you can
contact the Civic Trust for advice at secretary@bcct2119.com.au
. You can also contact the planning officer at the local council to
discuss your concern. You may also talk to your neighbours about your
concerns. If you decide to lodge a submission to the local council it is
best to do so prior to the closing date in order to provide the
planning staff sufficient time to assess your submission.
Council is obliged to consider all objections, even those submitted
after the closing date. You may wish to continue to discuss your
concerns with council staff after the closing date.
Councillors are not allowed to interfere in the process, including lobbying etc.
Minor development applications are often assessed under delegated authority by the council planning staff.
Larger or more significant developments are often referred to council’s
local planning panel or regional planning panel. These panels consist of
state appointed and community appointed representatives. The
panels meet in public and objectors will have the opportunity to speak
to the panel, who will make the determination..
Many councils have a policy that if 10 or more independent objections
are received then the DA must be considered by the independent planning
panel and not council staff.
Citations for Beecroft Rotary Club Living Treasures 2022. A full list of the nominees for the Rotary Club citation can be viewed CLICK HERE
Young at Heart Beecroft Rotary Club Winning Poetry and Art Entries
Entries can be viewed CLICK HERE
Beecroft Rotary Club Gin Beecroft
Rotary has included the Civic Trust in the creation of a gin which they
have especially created for our local district. It will be launched on
28 November.
Beecroft Rotary invites you to attend a FREE event to celebrate the
launch of Beecroft Spirit, a unique gin reflecting the flora and
community of Beecroft! When: 6-9pm Monday 28 November Venue: Hannah's, Beecroft Register:Click here to register for free (tickets limited
Try your free sample of Beecroft Spirit, featuring strawberry gum, lemon myrtle and rosella for a fresh zing followed by a floral finish.
Hannah's will also provide complimentary grazing plates on the night so you can enjoy their delicious food range.
A percentage of the proceeds from each bottle will support the Rotary
Club of Beecroft to deliver local projects in our community.
18+ only. Venue capacity is strictly limited so secure your tickets
today. Beecroft Spirit will retail for $89 incl GST and is distilled by
Craft Foundry on Lord Howe Island, NSW.
Contact Daniel Dummer, Youth Director at the Rotary Club of Beecroft, on 0448 423 591 if you have any questions.
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
Hornsby Shire Council's November News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
City of Parramatta's November News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
Julian Leeser MP. Newsletter dated October 2022 The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. 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.
Latest Police Reports CLICK HEREfor
the latest reports. Just a reminder that these reports are
regularly provided by the Ryde Police Area Command which includes the
entire suburbs of Beecroft & Cheltenham.
Annual Memberships for 2022 became due in March... CLICK HERE
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