Your Future Your Say Marrickville | Latest Forum Topics/News Articles

Council heard some great ideas and suggestions at the forum on 15 May. Do you have any ideas or feedback to add that will help us provide effective and responsive services to our LGBTIQ community?

C&E Coord — 2013-05-17 13:57:59 +1000

Have your say on Council amalgamations!

C&E Coord — 2013-05-09 18:05:53 +1000

The Independent Local Government Review Panel has recommended major local government reforms, including proposals for council amalgamations.

Marrickville Council seeks our community’s views to form its position on the recommendations.

How should we ensure good local representation and a strong local identity if council mergers take place?

C&E Coord — 2013-05-02 15:36:59 +1000

The Independent Panel believes council amalgamations are necessary to create a sustainable local government system. What are your thoughts?

C&E Coord — 2013-05-02 15:33:16 +1000

Nature Strip Garden Edging

Sustainable Streets — 2013-05-02 08:21:34 +1000

Using a few old bricks to create some neat edging that is level with the surrounding path, will help delineate the garden from the lawn.

The DIY rainbow movement has galvanised the community. What are your ideas to bring the community together?

C&E Coord — 2013-04-24 11:38:46 +1000

RESIDENTS have their HEART in MONCUR Street

Sustainable Streets — 2013-04-17 15:04:39 +1000

In an unassuming residential street in Sydney’s Inner West, a major transformation has taken place whereby 150m² of concrete verge has been replaced by 27 new nature-strip gardens.

A culmination of more than eight months planning and organising, this project would not have been possible if it were not for the willingness of 26 households to participate in a collaborative approach to streetscape improvements over the long term

Your vision for EC North

water admin — 2013-04-16 16:49:37 +1000

We have had 3 vision sessions so far and the 30 participants have come up with some great ideas for EC North.

If you belong to a local community group or can pull together a minimum of 6 people, give us a call on 9335 2062 or email and we can organise a session.

You can also share your thoughts via our guest book so you don't miss out.

Your ideas will contribute the the overall EC North Community Vision.

Register for your water sensitive community session - click here

water admin — 2013-03-22 13:19:01 +1100

At these sessions, we work together to create a community vision for a water sensitive Eastern Channel North Subcatchment in 2060..

If you can't come, share your ideas in our guest book.

Explore the Waterevolution Planning the Eastern Channel North Subcatchment booklet. It describes the area's history, its physical and social characteristics of the area, shows the different land uses and major land and water managers, and proposed future urban development.

You can also find out about the different types of water in the urban water cycle, stormwater storage and treatment methods, biodiversity in Marrickville, climate change and Aboriginal weather and much more...

GLBTIQ Forum

C&E Coord — 2013-03-06 11:26:12 +1100

Thanks to everyone that attended Council's second annual forum on Wednesday 15 May. What an amazing turn-out Marrickville! It was fabulous to hear from so many passionate members of the community. If you were unable to attend the forum or even if you did attend but have more ideas, please join our online discussion. A full report summarising the feedback will be posted on this site shortly.

What makes GLBTIQ life in Marrickville fabulous? What would make it better?

C&E Coord — 2013-03-01 13:34:27 +1100

GRACEFUL BAMBOO a CENTRAL FOCUS

Sustainable Streets — 2013-02-21 09:14:37 +1100

Central Ave Marrickville is looking greener and cared for thanks to the efforts of residents who have participated in this Sustainable Streets project. A non-invasive, clumping bamboo (Bambusa textilis var. gracilis) is being trialled to improve the visual amenity of the area which was devastated in recent years with the loss of a mature Camphor Laurel that had previously provided a leafy aspect to the end of the street. The garden was constructed by Council with the agreement that residents would provide the plants and maintain the garden.

The Planting Day and handover was held on Sunday 17^th of February, within in a short time neighbours installed the plants and removed litter from the vicinity. Finishing with a delicious BBQ, the relaxed ambient mood provided an opportunity to socialise and discuss future plans for street improvements.

COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY - Lincoln St Dulwich Hill

Sustainable Streets — 2013-02-12 14:38:46 +1100

This Whole-of-Street approach is made possible where locals agree to care for and maintain the gardens over the long term.

Lincoln Street residents petitioned Council in June 2012 to help improve the local environment by providing additional green space in the form of verge gardens. This community action resulted in 8 tonnes of concrete being removed to make way for 14 new verge gardens.

FROM GRASS to GARDEN

Sustainable Streets — 2013-02-05 10:19:31 +1100

Contact Councils Sustainable Streets Officer on (02) 8595 2422 or email sstre@marrickville.nsw.gov.au to discuss your plans and find out how Council can assist.

SUSTAINABLE STREETS REPORT CARD

Sustainable Streets — 2013-02-05 09:43:07 +1100

Over the past twelve months 267 new verge gardens where added to Marrickville’s streets which represents an addition of 1617m²of well received public green space. The majority (89%) of these gardens have been created through concrete removal and replaced with a diversity of low growing plants. Nature-strip gardens are a welcome relief from the build form and help to create a more liveable environment for Marrickville’s residents.

In addition, 78 residents participated in Sustainable Streets events held throughout last year showing a continued groundswell of support for local initiatives and a commitment from individuals to collaborate with Council in a co-design, co-management and co-maintenance approach to streetscapes projects. Congratulations to everyone involved.

PUTTING NATURE BACK into the NATURE STRIP

Sustainable Streets — 2013-01-03 08:25:24 +1100

The initial request made by Peter Manning back in June 2012 to “free the street tree” was the start of a six month journey punctuated by the ups and downs of allowing for due process to take its course.

With the addition of three new street trees (Waterhousia floribunda - Weeping Lilly Pilly) and approximately 180 small shrubs, herbaceous plants and ground covers, the area has been transformed from a concrete jungle to a series of native gardens. This project provides a fine example of what can be achieved when Council and the community work together to improve the streetscape.

To find out more about verge gardens call Councils Sustainable Streets Officer on 8595 2422

New Council reaffirms commitment to build the new library

C&E Coord — 2012-12-21 16:19:05 +1100

Marrickville Council reaffirmed its commitment to build a new Marrickville Library at its meeting on 4 December 2012, identifying it as a priority project.

Council resolved to proceed with its Community Hub concept, which features a new facility that includes a larger library, and much needed community and cultural facilities.

Council will seek expressions of interest from developers to deliver the Community Hub through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) process.

EXTENDING TREE PITS to RESOLVE TRIP HAZARDS, ACCOMMODATE TREE ROOTS and CREATE VERGE GARDENS

Sustainable Streets — 2012-12-19 10:05:15 +1100

RESIDENTS ROCK ALONG to RUBY STREET

Sustainable Streets — 2012-12-18 15:08:38 +1100

On a warm summers Sunday just one week before Christmas seventeen local residents, numerous children and one dog gathered together to remove weeds and help regenerate the native ferns colonising the rock wall located in Ruby Street, Marrickville.

With the assistance of Councils Sustainable Streets Officer and Verge Crew, the equivalent of ten large green waste bins of weeds were removed from the area, which just goes to show what great results can be achieved when the community is willing to work together to improve their street.

The energy and enthusiasm made this event highly productive and in just a few short hours the rock wall was transformed. And with such a great turnout the area underneath the large fig tree was also tidied up just in time for a street Christmas party to be held next week.

New friendships were forged as neighbours from surrounding streets shared cold drink and a chat about their common interest to actively improve the local environment.

For more photos visit Councils Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=239570749401363#!/media/set/?set=a.524279484263820.120589.239570749401363&type=3

Congratulations to our prize winner

C&E Coord — 2012-11-09 15:30:22 +1100

Congratulations to Robyn from Petersham who won the 12 month Wellness Centre package at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre. Robyn entered the draw by registering on this site between 21-31 October 2012. Enjoy your 12 months worth of free entry to the pool and gym Robyn!

How would you like to see the O’Dea Reserve dog off leash area improved?

Landscape Design — 2012-10-23 10:50:23 +1100

VOLUNTEERS SPRING into BUSH POCKETS

Sustainable Streets — 2012-09-24 12:41:27 +1000

Fourteen community volunteers and Council staff worked together on Sunday 23 September to plant 70 native tube stock that has been propagated by Marrickville’s Community Nursery from locally sourced seed. Species included Kunzea, Hedgehog grass, Pig Face and Lomandra. The plantings will help fill gaps and provide additional diversity to this small but thriving recreated bushland area located near the intersection of Meeks and Victoria Roads, Marrickville.

Residents who had been involved in the original planting marvelled at how well the native plants have grown in a few short years. The grass roots action has transformed a once barren area into an urban oasis which provides welcome visual relief from the rail corridor and a pleasant place for bike riders and pedestrians to stop and rest.

Big Air School Survey Jack Shanahan Reserve

Landscape Design c — 2012-09-14 15:29:59 +1000

Skate park users were surveyed through the Big Air School skate event held at Jack Shanahan Reserve (Dulwich Hill Skatepark) in August and 58 responses were received. We heard from visiting and local skaters and their families with most of the responses coming from regular park users in the 13-17 year age group. The main priorities for upgrading included improving the skate park design and surface, more seating and shade, lighting for night time use, graffiti art practice walls and better parking. There were also suggestions for the basketball court, a circuit path for kid's cycling, play equipment and more native planting to connect the park with the Greenway. A big thank you goes to the Big Air School for helping to make the survey available. We look forward to hearing from more skaters and other park users in the coming months.

Did you get a postcard from Marrickville Council?

admin — 2012-08-31 16:28:04 +1000

This is your chance to get involved in the new approach to verge management where Council and the community work together to enhance the look of the streetscape and improve the local environment.

Seven streets have been selected for verge gardens installation when the new footpaths are built. These works will be staged over 6 months from September 2012.

Livingston Road, Petersham from New Canterbury Rd to Oxford Street (South side)
Enmore Road, Enmore from Stanmore Road to Addison Road (West side)
Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters from Campbell Street to Grove Street (south side)
Meeks Road, Marrickville from Sydenham Road to Marrickville Road (West Side)
Henry Street, Sydenham from Railway Road to the end (Both sides)
Park Road, Tempe
Holmesdale Street, Sydenham

If you live in one of these streets, you now have the opportunity to adopt-a-verge garden as your own. If you are interested in gardening we would like to hear from you. Register your interest with the Sustainable Streets Officer by phone 8595 2422 or email sstre@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Towards zero waste! We need to look at waste differently and your feedback will help.

admin — 2012-08-25 06:36:14 +1000

Towards zero waste! We need to look at waste differently and your feedback will help Council develop new ways of managing and reusing materials that we would normally simply have thrown away. As a whole community we have to avoid creating rubbish, and recover and reuse as much material as we can.

There is simply no time to waste! Council would like to understand what you know about waste, how important it is to you and what you do in your household…. so please get involved and have your say today.