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Welcome
to our new Council newsletter. Each month we’ll bring you the latest
Council news, including the latest updates on Council initiatives,
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Your
new library, cultural and community hub at 5 Parramatta Square has
officially opened. Explore PHIVE’s striking architecture, see local
artworks and the Green Thumbs, Blue Ribbons exhibition, or join one of
our school holiday program, events or activities! |
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Public Exhibition - Draft Community Engagement Strategy City
of Parramatta's draft Community Engagement Strategy is designed to give
you a voice and we want to know how you want to hear from us. Have your say by 5pm, 13 October 2022.
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Proposal to increase the availability of on-street parking Council
is proposing the conversion of CBD located 1-hour parking spots to
30-minute timed parking to increase in turnover and availability of
parking within the CBD. Have your say.
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Meet the Parramatta Light Rail team The
Parramatta Light Rail project is transforming our City. Want to learn
more about how the project is being delivered for a growing Sydney? Come
and say hi at one of our upcoming pop-up stalls at the Parramatta
Farmers Market. Find out more |
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Citizen of the Year Awards Judging Panel |
Do
you live, study or work in Parramatta and want to be part of
recognising our local heroes? Expressions of Interest to volunteer to be
part of the Judging Panel are now open. Applications close 4pm, 17 October.
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Everyone is 'Welcome Here' |
The
Welcome Here Project supports local business owners and services to
create and promote environments that are visibly welcoming and inclusive
of LGBTIQ+ people. Check out some of the great local businesses around
Parramatta that have signed up to be a Welcome Here site.
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Author Talks at Parramatta Library branches Parramatta
Library branches will be hosting exciting author talks throughout
October and November, featuring Dr Narjes Gorjizadeh - PhD research
scientist, certified meditation and mindfulness teacher, life coach, and
author of Grow your Mind; and Sara Dingle - Award winning ABC
journalist and author of Brave New Humans. Book now. |
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Author Talk at PHIVE Novelist
Jane Harper joins us at PHIVE to talk all things ‘Exiles’, her third
and final novel in the thrilling Aaron Falk series. Exiles, follows
international bestsellers The Dry and Forces of Nature. Prepare your
questions for Jane, and book this not to be missed author talk on 7 October. Book now. |
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Active Parramatta Term 4 Fitness Program Enjoy a wide range of affordable online and onsite activities including yoga and relaxation, boxing, zumba, pilates and more. Register now. |
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Sustainability and Waste Community Workshops Participate
in the great community workshops happening this month! Learn about the
latest research in Native Stinging Bees, plant-based eating, Council's
Hive and Seek program and more. Register now. |
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Garage Sale Trail Tutorials Listen
to a series of free, inspiring and educational online talks about
sustainable fashion and renovations from an all-star lineup, including
celebrities from The Living Room, The Block, and War on Waste. Register now. |
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Join us for an exclusive masterclass with seasoned entrepreneur Jamie Pride |
Learn
everything you need to know about Making Your Business Investment
Ready, where we will dig deeper into what investors are looking for and
give you tips to get them over the line. |
Calling local café owners to support waste reduction We
all have an important role to play in contributing to waste reduction
in our City. Council is calling on local cafes to join the Responsible
Café program to operate in a more sustainable manner and help reduce
waste in our community. Learn more. |
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