Welcome to Your City News |
Welcome
to our Council newsletter. Each month we’ll bring you the latest
Council news, including updates on Council initiatives, developments and
programs. Don’t forget to update your preferences so we can deliver your favourite topics and interest straight to your inbox |
Foundation Memberships to join the PAC are on sale now |
Access
first release memberships now and secure the best rate guaranteed at
just $37.40 per fortnight (15% off). Savings are locked in for the first
two years and you won’t be charged until we officially open this
spring, so what are you waiting for? |
Parramatta Light Rail update |
Stage 1 is progressing with construction across the 12 kilometre alignment including 16 light rail stops. View the Weekly Works and Traffic Conditions for the latest impacts.
Meanwhile
for Stage 2, the procurement process continues for the delivery of a
new bridge over Parramatta River connecting Wentworth Point and Melrose
Park. |
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Have your say electing the Lord Mayor |
Did you know there are two ways of electing a Lord Mayor? We’d like you to share your feedback on your preferred option.
Have your say by 5pm, Monday 15 May. |
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Have your say on Lake Parramatta’s swimming area upgrade |
It’s
your final chance to have a say on changes made to the draft concept
plan for the Lake Parramatta swimming area upgrades. We’ve updated the
design based on your feedback and are inviting you to share your
thoughts by 5pm, Tuesday 23 May. |
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Participate in the 2023 Liveability Census for a chance to win! |
Win
one of 50 x $100 vouchers by having your say on the issues that
matter most to you in your neighbourhood. Complete the survey by Friday 30 June for a chance to win. |
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Join our volunteer program and help make a difference |
15 - 21 May 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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What's on at Parramatta Libraries |
Participate
in the great range of free programs and activities happening at your
local library this month including English conversation classes,
decluttering workshops and an incredible line up of author talks to
celebrate Sydney Writer's Festival. |
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Participate in Active Parramatta's Term 2 Program |
Term
2 registrations for the Active Parramatta Van's free programs are open!
Enjoy many health and wellbeing activities to suit all fitness levels
like Adult Fit, Mums N Bubs, Better Ageing and more! |
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Join the AISO 8-week after school sports program |
Run
in partnership with the Australian International Sports Organisation,
this 8-week program in Old Toongabbie is a great opportuntiy for
children aged 4 to 12 to meet new friends and learn and refine skills
from different sports. |
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Enjoy a 6-week free cricket program |
Cricket
Australia and the Usman Khawaja Foundation have chosen the Parramatta
area to launch a 6-week cricket program, starting from Sunday 7 May at
Ollie Webb Reserve! It is free for primary school children with
equipment provided and qualified staff to facilitate. |
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Chemical Clean Out Day is coming up |
7 May
Clean
up your household hazardous waste including items that are corrosive,
flammable, explosive, toxic or poisonous. This includes everyday
household items such as bleach, garden and pool chemicals and cleaning
solvents. |
Grow Your Own Food workshops |
15 May
Learn how to preserve and ferment food, care for your plants and plenty more in this 5-week online workshop series. |
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Electrical Repairs Workshop |
20 May
Bring
your broken items back to life at the Bower Café electrical repairs
workshop. A free meeting place to learn the art of repair in a
collaborative setting and how to move away from a throw-away culture to
foster creativity and re-use. |
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Celebrate World Environment Day |
31 May - 8 June
Council
will be hosting a range of events throughout June to celebrate World
Environment Day. Ths includes community workshops on topics such as
composting, green cleaning, going plastic free and plenty more! |
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Calling all Western Sydney entrepreneurs! Pre-accelerator applications now open |
24 May - 28 June
Are
you a start up founder or entrepreneur based in Western Sydney? Apply
today for the six week, skill-building and business growth
pre-accelerator program, run by Plus Eight! |
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