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September 13, 2011
Strathfield pumps it up

An exciting range of new events, initiatives and infrastructure projects to reposition Strathfield as the business and cultural hub of Sydney's inner-west. 

 

This weekend marks an important milestone for Strathfield.

It will see the first in a series of big events designed to transform Sydney’s view of the municipality – and hopefully position it as one of the movers and shakers of the inner-west.

It is, in effect, the launch of Brand Strathfield. Expect to hear much more of this in the coming weeks.

April 10, 2012
Deputy's election sparks spat

Two senior councillors squared up in the council chamber as tempers rose over the appointment of a new deputy mayor. 

It was supposed to be a simple job swap when councillor Bill Carney decided to relinquish the position of deputy mayor in favour of fellow Liberal colleague Helen McLucas.

Instead, it led to a dramatic confrontation between two of Strathfield’s most senior members, who squared up to each other in the Council Chamber.

Councillors had already accepted the sole nomination of Cr McLucas when Cr Keith Kwon rose to his feet, suggesting the change was “a kind of musical chairs.”

October 7, 2011
An independent's day

 

Strathfield’s new mayor, Paul Barron, answers the 10 most pressing questions as he embarks on a crucial 12 months for the municipality.

What do you see as the main challenges for the year ahead?

There are three major items in the coming 12 months that are of great importance to our area: the Strathfield Town Centre Project, release of the Local Environment Plan (LEP) and getting Strathfield a fully functioning police station.

I’m also passionate about cycling, and plan to raise the idea of introducing bike lanes. I’m not proposing to close roads but for there to be markings to indicate possible bike routes in the area.

September 29, 2011
Barron elected Strathfield Mayor

Independent Paul Barron elected Mayor of Strathfield and Veteran Liberal Bill Carney voted in as deputy on show of hands vote

Independent Councillor Paul Barron has been elected Mayor of Strathfield on a show of hands, after promising to make the new Town Centre plan a priority.

Veteran Liberal Bill Carney, already heading up efforts to persuade the State government to prioritise the major infrastructure scheme, was voted in as deputy.

The council split along party lines, with the three Labor members supporting Cr Keith Kwon, and the three Liberals voting in favour of Barron. The newly elected Mayor’s own vote swung the ballot to his side.

September 29, 2011
Barron elected Strathfield Mayor

Independent Paul Barron elected Mayor of Strathfield and Veteran Liberal Bill Carney voted in as deputy on show of hands vote

Independent Councillor Paul Barron has been elected Mayor of Strathfield on a show of hands, after promising to make the new Town Centre plan a priority.

Veteran Liberal Bill Carney, already heading up efforts to persuade the State government to prioritise the major infrastructure scheme, was voted in as deputy.

The council split along party lines, with the three Labor members supporting Cr Keith Kwon, and the three Liberals voting in favour of Barron. The newly elected Mayor’s own vote swung the ballot to his side.

July 8, 2011
'How we can free up Sydney's roads'

Strathfield's $150 million Town Centre redevelopment will put our municipality as an Inner West business and entertainment centre. 

Strathfield will become a major hub for tens of thousands of commuters if the $150 million Town Centre redevelopment gets the go-ahead soon. It will put Strathfield on the map as an Inner West business and entertainment centre, while helping ease Sydney’s traffic snarls.

June 10, 2011
Council to ask: How do we solve parking problems?

Councillors are braced for a strong reaction when they ask residents to comment on parking in the area

Strathfield residents, long frustrated by the lack of street parking in the municipality, are being asked to contribute their ideas for the creation of a brand new residents’ parking scheme.

The council is braced for a big response to its forthcoming parking forum – many Strathfield motorists are very angry about the chronic lack of on-street parking in the area.

At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Cr Keith Kwon called on the RTA to begin a detailed survey of the parking situation in Strathfield, with a focus on commuter parking.

March 25, 2011
New Liberal MP pledges aid for transport and Town Centre plan

 Strathfield poll delivers new era

 

Strathfield has cast aside Labor minister Virginia Judge as state MP, with voters handing Liberal Charles Casuscelli the seat with a swing of more than 16 per cent.

January 21, 2011
Strathfield to get CCTV safety net

Strathfield in need of CCTV cameras

Strathfield Council has lodged an application with the Federal Government for $150,000 to install a network of CCTV surveillance cameras in crime hotspots across Strathfield, Homebush and Homebush West.