Red Cross Chatswood

September 23, 2022August 17, 2024Sam

Good Morning Everyone, I’d encourage you all to donate blood 🩸in Chatswood if you are healthy and able. Each donation can save up to three lives.

👦🏻👧🧸📚 East Lindfield Community Preschool Part of the reason why I’ve been quiet in recent months is because we’ve been taking on some chunky issues at our local community preschool (where I am currently president). We’ve given the staff a good pay increase outside the EA schedule, tackled issues with building repairs, mould and classroom availability, and recruited a new centre director. We are now looking through a building licence renewal with St. Peter’s East Lindfield and we hope the two community organisations can continue to work together in partnership in the years to come.

It’s been an incredibly busy and intense period where I’ve been putting in 20+ hours / week during peak. And it would not have been possible without the wonderful help of volunteer parents in the community. (Thanks!!)

Thank you also to the generous (and anonymous) parents who designed, printed and installed our new signs. It really brings a smile to the our face each time we walk past.

👦🏻👧🧸📚 @[113147713712028:274:East Lindfield Community Preschool]
Part of the reason why I’ve been quiet in recent months is because we’ve been taking on some chunky issues at our local community preschool (where I am currently president). We’ve given the staff a good pay increase outside the EA schedule, tackled issues with building repairs, mould and classroom availability, and recruited a new centre director. We are now looking through a building licence renewal with @[137179816292262:274:St. Peter's East Lindfield] and we hope the two community organisations can continue to work together in partnership in the years to come.

It’s been an incredibly busy and intense period where I’ve been putting in 20+ hours / week during peak. And it would not have been possible without the wonderful help of volunteer parents in the community. (Thanks!!)

Thank you also to the generous (and anonymous) parents who designed, printed and installed our new signs. It really brings a smile to the our face each time we walk past. — 👦🏻👧🧸📚 @[113147713712028:274:East Lindfield Community Preschool] Part of the reason why I’ve been quiet in recent months is because we’ve been taking on some chunky issues at our local community preschool (where I am currently president). We’ve given the staff a good pay increase outside the EA schedule, tackled issues with building repairs, mould and classroom availability, and recruited a new centre director. We are now looking through a building licence renewal with @[137179816292262:274:St. Peter’s East Lindfield] and we hope the two community organisations can continue to work together in partnership in the years to come. It’s been an incredibly busy and intense period where I’ve been putting in 20+ hours / week during peak. And it would not have been possible without the wonderful help of volunteer parents in the community. (Thanks!!) Thank you also to the generous (and anonymous) parents who designed, printed and installed our new signs. It really brings a smile to the our face each time we walk past.

Footpaths

September 5, 2022August 17, 2024Sam

Council has a limited budget for footpath works so it’s about spending money where it matters the most. (As an operational matter, the criteria are determined by council staff.)

Back in June, residents were pleased to see the introduction of a footpath along a small stretch of Frances Street Lindfield, near the town centre. This was previously a rocky / uneven surface so the introduction of a footpath came as a pleasant surprise.

This financial year (2022/23) my understanding is that there may be footpath upgrades at Babbage Road from Ormonde to the Roseville Bridge Walkway, Bradfield Road from Charles to Carramar, and possibly also a small section of Ontario Avenue. Council also seeks to ensure that there will be at least one footpath on each street (so long as residents support the introduction of the footpath), and this naturally means that a greater portion of spend will be given to the Northern suburbs in the coming years (as there has historically been more development and footpaths in the southern end).

If you are keen to have a footpath introduced to your street, please let me know. I know Babbage Road south of Carramar has been keen for a number of years, and my role is to raise the issue with council staff and monitor progress. (I can’t actually change their prioritisation.)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀
Council has a limited budget for footpath works so it’s about spending money where it matters the most. (As an operational matter, the criteria are determined by council staff.)

Back in June, residents were pleased to see the introduction of a footpath along a small stretch of Frances Street Lindfield, near the town centre. This was previously a rocky / uneven surface so the introduction of a footpath came as a pleasant surprise.

This financial year (2022/23) my understanding is that there may be footpath upgrades at Babbage Road from Ormonde to the Roseville Bridge Walkway, Bradfield Road from Charles to Carramar, and possibly also a small section of Ontario Avenue. Council also seeks to ensure that there will be at least one footpath on each street (so long as residents support the introduction of the footpath), and this naturally means that a greater portion of spend will be given to the Northern suburbs in the coming years (as there has historically been more development and footpaths in the southern end).

If you are keen to have a footpath introduced to your street, please let me know. I know Babbage Road south of Carramar has been keen for a number of years, and my role is to raise the issue with council staff and monitor progress. (I can’t actually change their prioritisation.) — 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 Council has a limited budget for footpath works so it’s about spending money where it matters the most. (As an operational matter, the criteria are determined by council staff.) Back in June, residents were pleased to see the introduction of a footpath along a small stretch of Frances Street Lindfield, near the town centre. This was previously a rocky / uneven surface so the introduction of a footpath came as a pleasant surprise. This financial year (2022/23) my understanding is that there may be footpath upgrades at Babbage Road from Ormonde to the Roseville Bridge Walkway, Bradfield Road from Charles to Carramar, and possibly also a small section of Ontario Avenue. Council also seeks to ensure that there will be at least one footpath on each street (so long as residents support the introduction of the footpath), and this naturally means that a greater portion of spend will be given to the Northern suburbs in the coming years (as there has historically been more development and footpaths in the southern end). If you are keen to have a footpath introduced to your street, please let me know. I know Babbage Road south of Carramar has been keen for a number of years, and my role is to raise the issue with council staff and monitor progress. (I can’t actually change their prioritisation.)

Dukes Green Playground Upgrade

September 5, 2022May 30, 2024Sam

🍀𝗗𝘂𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 The construction fencing is up. East Lindfield residents and patrons should soon have a larger and more accessible playground.

After this we expect the upgrade of Ibbitson Park (Lindfield Town Centre) to commence in 2023.

Seeking YOUR Feedback on Roseville Upgrades

September 4, 2022May 30, 2024Sam

𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 In 2023-24, Council plans to upgrade the streets in the Roseville Town Centre. Key changes proposed by council staff include visual revamp, 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀, addition of 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 and floral arrangements where it’s currently no parking, a 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻/𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 in laneways, and improvements to the Roseville Memorial Park.

Beyond the two year period, council may also be exploring the concept of a 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 behind the Roseville shops, similar to what we have in Lindfield. Parking moved underground with public open space on top. This concept likely won’t happen til next decade.

Council is seeking your feedback on these plans with 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮. For more information visit the link below.

https://krg.engagementhub.com.au/rosevillepdp

Intersection of Hill Street and Lord Street. Raised pedestrian crossings, planting beds with street trees in areas that were previously no parking, some options for street dining.

Intersection of Hill Street and Roseville Avenue outside the Post Office. Widened footpath with street trees where it's currently no parking. Raised pedestrian crossing. — Intersection of Hill Street and Lord Street. Raised pedestrian crossings, planting beds with street trees in areas that were previously no parking, some options for street dining.

Sun Sep 4, 2022 04:22 PM

September 4, 2022August 16, 2024Sam

https://krg.engagementhub.com.au/rosevillepdp

Happy Fathers Day

September 4, 2022August 17, 2024Sam

I was fortunate to receive some sweets and cuddles.

We have to remember though that on days like this there are people in pain who are also thinking about lost dads, or lost opportunities to become dads.

Month: September 2022