Welcome to Your City News |
Each
month we’ll bring you the latest Council news, including updates on
Council initiatives, developments and programs. |
Have your say on the events you'd like in Parramatta |
The
future direction and vision for City of Parramatta’s Events and
Festivals Strategy is undergoing a review. Visit Participate Parramatta
and complete a short survey before 5pm, Thursday 9 May for a chance to win one of three $100 gift vouchers. |
Carter Street community centre on exhibition |
Exciting
plans are underway for the new $6.13m community centre in the Carter
Street Precinct, proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney
Infrastructure Grants program and delivered by City of Parramatta. Have
your say by 5pm, Monday 20 May. |
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Have your say on Council’s Delivery Program for 2022-26 |
Council’s
delivery program for the coming year is on exhibition with more than
$534m worth of community investment including a variety of projects and
programs. Have your say by 5pm, Wednesday 22 May. |
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Epping Aquatic Centre closed for upgrades |
Epping Aquatic Centre has closed for redevelopment with important site
works happening in the coming months to deliver an upgraded aquatic
centre for the community. Parramatta Aquatic Centre remains open all
year round. |
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21 MAY
Are
you 12-24 years old and want to help shape Parramatta’s future? Join us
for this exciting event at PHIVE, Parramatta Square to make friends,
enjoy free food and join the conversation on what matters most to young
people. |
21 JUNE
Are
you a high school artist or band from Western Sydney and want to break
into the live music scene? Now is your chance to show us what you’ve got
with a free youth battle of the bands in celebration of Make Music Day. |
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Homework help for primary students |
Primary
School students (Year 1-6) get ready to dive into the world of Maths,
English, or Science with a qualified tutor by your side. Academic
support is available at Constitution Hill Library on Tuesdays during the
school term. |
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Join our volunteer program and help make a difference |
National
Volunteer Week is a chance for us to recognise and thank all our
volunteers for the vital work they do for our community. Do you want to
be part of giving back to our community? Join our volunteering program
today! |
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9 MAY, 10AM – 1PM
Council
is holding a free senior driver workshop in Winston Hills, designed to
help drivers understand NSW senior driver licensing requirements and
gain information on road safety. |
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Active
Parramatta and the Active Parramatta Van offer a range of free and
affordable health and fitness activities across the City, as well as
online. Embark on your wellness journey today. |
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FOGO is coming in November 2024 |
FOGO
(Food Organics and Garden Organics) is a new way to recycle your food
scraps and garden waste, and reduce landfill at the same time. The FOGO
waste collection service is coming in November to residents living in
houses, duplexes, townhouses or unit building with less than 30
dwellings. |
Know the rules for backyard burning |
Did
you know backyard burning is not permitted within City of Parramatta?
But you can cook or barbecue outdoors on your private residence. Brush
up on the rules and regulations to keep the whole community safe. |
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Parramatta Eels: Local business promotion opportunity |
Don’t
miss the unique opportunity to promote your business throughout the
2024 Parramatta Eels NRL season. As part of our partnership with the
Parramatta Eels, City of Parramatta Council will be activating at
CommBank Stadium on game days. We will be encouraging game day visitors
to visit local businesses before and after the games at the activation
and promoting local offers and experiences on our marketing channels. |
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City
of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Dharug people who are the
traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. Council pays respect
to the elders past and present of the Dharug nation and extends that
respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.