Much needed work on Cleveland and CrownMay 16, 2013
Food trucks trial extendedMay 16, 2013
Mega monstrosity: Bigger is not necessarily betterMay 16, 2013
Prince Alfred Park Pool finally open – and free entryMay 13, 2013
Sharing paths in the eastMay 9, 2013
Referendum on local government funding securityMay 9, 2013
Draft parking policy now on public exhibitionMay 7, 2013
Cleaning the streets with poetryMay 6, 2013
Some of Surry Hills’ busiest streets are getting a much needed upgrade – making them more pedestrian-friendly and making more space for outdoor dining.Please join me at Shannon Reserve, Surry Hills, from 11am on Saturday to see planned improvements to Crown Street and the intersection of Crown and Cleveland Streets.Improvements on Crown Street include wider footpaths and more room for…
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Food trucks trial extendedMay 16, 2013
The trial of Sydney’s popular food trucks will be extended until March 2014.The food trucks started hitting our streets in May 2012, with our ninth truck, Let’s Do Yum Cha, starting trading last month. The truck’s construction, fit out, permit approval and site selection process took longer than expected – which is why the trial period is being extended.An upgrade…
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Mega monstrosity: Bigger is not necessarily betterMay 16, 2013
The State Government now has several separate reviews into local government. But rather than focusing on real reform, the debate has been consumed by the idea of “mega amalgamations”.A proper reform process should focus on the functions of local government in the 21st century. It should then outline the most effective structure to ensure it can meet those functions and…
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Prince Alfred Park Pool finally open – and free entryMay 13, 2013
Our new heated outdoor 50-metre pool in Prince Alfred Park is now open.Residents, visitors and local workers have been patient as extremely high rainfall, soil contamination and construction issues delayed the pool – to say thanks, the pool will be free entry for the first six months.The pool has a new café that opens onto the park. There are sky-lit…
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Sharing paths in the eastMay 9, 2013
On Monday night, Council will consider creating new shared paths to help connect the eastern suburbs to the city and extend our network of safe bike paths.These shared paths would be created in:the western side of Flinders Street, between Taylor Square and Moore Park Roadthe western side of South Dowling Street, between Flinders Street and Fitzroy Streetthe southern side of…
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Referendum on local government funding securityMay 9, 2013
I warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that a crucial referendum to secure funding for local government will be held simultaneously with the 14 September Federal election.This referendum is essential to ensure that the Commonwealth Parliament has the power to provide direct financial assistance to local government.The Federal Government collects more than 80% of all tax revenue in Australia.It’s essential…
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Draft parking policy now on public exhibitionMay 7, 2013
Our draft Neighbourhood Parking Policy is now on exhibition – and we need your local knowledge and feedback to make sure it balances competing demands for parking space from residents, visitors and workers.It is not possible to create large amounts of new parking on our streets, and as demand grows we need to find smart ways to use the space…
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Cleaning the streets with poetryMay 6, 2013
Eleven of our cleansing trucks hit the streets today, decorated with giant poems.I joined poet Martin Harrison, Sydney Writers’ Festival artistic director Jemma Birrell and staff from the City’s Cleansing and Waste team this morning to unveil the poetry-emblazoned trucks.The City has been a major sponsor of the festival since its launch in the late 1990s, and in 2012 we…
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