Blacktown City Council

20/06/2024

🚴‍♀‍🏊‍♀‍ Support Lyn in Her Fight Against Ovarian Cancer! 🏃‍♀‍🚣‍♀‍

📢 It’s not too late to donate! Support Lyn by donating through this link: https://www.westmeadhf.org.au/marathons-4-cancer

20/06/2024

Did you join us for the Blacktown City Streets Alive and Parade Day?

Let's look back at the highlights of the day.

20/06/2024

👕 Come donate your clothes to Vinnies! 👕

Do you have quality clothing, shoes, or accessories you no longer wear? Bring them to our swap your style party to swap up to 6 pieces and donate the rest to Vinnies! Your donations will help support the most vulnerable in our community. Start raiding your wardrobe now and make a difference!

📅 Date: Friday 28 June
🕕 Time: 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm
📍 Location: Bowman Hall, 35 Campbell Street, Blacktown

This is a FREE event for Blacktown Council residents. To register, please visit: blacktown.nsw.gov.au/swapyourstyle

In collaboration with:
styles

19/06/2024

This week is Refugee Week!

This year’s Refugee Week theme “Finding Freedom” – with a focus on family – encapsulates the profound journey of resilience, strength, and unity that defines the refugee experience.

Mt Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency and SydWest Multicultural Services during Refugee Week, will aim to shed light on the transformative power of familial bonds, as well as chosen bonds in the face of adversity and emphasise the crucial role families play in providing solace, support, and a sense of belonging to those forced to flee their homelands.

This Refugee Week, explore the stories of refugees, who despite the challenges they encounter, discover a source of freedom within the embrace of their families.

For freedom should not be an ask, it should be a way of life.

For more information, visit refugeeweek.org.au.

19/06/2024

Have your say and talk to the Mayor and your local Councillors about what’s happening in your community on Saturday, 22 June 2024 at the shopping area of Rooty Hill Road North, near the Rooty Hill Medical and Dental Centre.

Between 11 am and 1 pm, the Mayor and your local Councillors will be available to answer your questions and provide information on key topics for the area.

For more information, please visit https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Events-and-activities/Ward-4-Pop-Up-Community-Information-Session-June?transfer=6c9c6965-eee5-4b9b-8b3e-6e5aafcec7af

18/06/2024

Council have started the final phase of the State Government 5 Million Trees grant. 🌿

Phase 4 involves planting approximately 390 trees, ranging in size from 50mm cells to 100 litre bags.

For more information about our recent Greenspace updates, visit https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Works-and-projects/Greenspace-Services-general-update-April-2024

18/06/2024

18/06/2024

Let's take a look back at the Blacktown City Medieval Fayre last month. ⚔️🛡

A spectacular 2-day event filled with great costumes, entertainment, jousting, food stalls and markets, making us feel like we're back in the Middle Ages.

18/06/2024

Are there safety issues you want to raise with the Mayor and Councillors? 📢

Join us tonight for the community safety forum from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm at Glenwood Community Hub, Marigold Hall.

Our FOGO (food organics garden organics) team will be presenting as well as our graffiti team on how we manage graffiti, plus Riverstone Police Area Command around crime statistics.

17/06/2024

Did you remember to book in your health checks last week?

Men's Health Week might be over but it's never too late to stay on top of your health and wellbeing.

This year's theme was about the importance of health checks to identify issues early and save lives.

It’s not too late to take the time and book in for those important health checks we so often put off when we are busy with other things.

17/06/2024

Don’t miss out on your chance to nominate someone amazing for our 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NAIDOC Awards.

🚨 Nominations closing 11.59pm Monday 24 June 🚨

This year we will be awarding the following categories:
🏆 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Citizen of the Year
🏆 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young Achiever of the Year (12 - 25yrs)
🏆 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Person of the Year
🏆 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Person Living with Disability Award.

To find out more or nominate someone, visit https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Community/Awards-scholarships-and-competitions/2024-Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-NAIDOC-Awards

17/06/2024

Last month Council and our friends from Lyrebird Dreaming attended the Cooee Festival in Peter van Hasselt Park to get community feedback on our Big plans for Little Creek project.

Little Creek runs through the suburbs of Shalvey, Wilmot, Lethbridge Park, Blackett, Bidwell and Emerton and flows through the Yiraaldiya National Park.

Our project aims to ‘decolonise’ Little Creek, most of which is a concrete channel, and naturalise it by planting out the creek banks. We will also seek to improve waterway health by treating stormwater before it runs into the creek. There will also be opportunities to construct walkways for the community to enjoy these areas.

The project is currently at the master plan stage to develop the vision for the creek. Some of this project will be funded from the Stormwater Management Service Charge as part of Council’s Environmental Stormwater Management Program.
A significant component of the project will be reliant on successful grant applications.

We have received strong interest and support from the local community who would like to see Little Creek transformed.

We welcome your feedback and involvement on this important project.

To find out more information and complete a survey please head to https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Have-Your-Say/Little-Creek-Masterplan-Community-feedback

17/06/2024

Did you know fines have significantly increased for Dumping your Rubbish?

The NSW Government has recently announced higher penalties for those doing the wrong thing and dumping rubbish illegally. Fines have more than doubled to $30,000 for companies and $15,000 for individuals for a first offence and even higher for a second.
The increase in fines for illegal dumping and littering makes reporting more impactful and holds individuals and corporations accountable for their actions.

You can report littering and illegal dumping by reporting to EPA, using the link https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/reporting-and-incidents/reporttoepa or by calling Council on (02) 5300 6000

Blacktown City is home to 435,000 people.

17/06/2024

Submissions close on 21 June 2024 🗣

Do you live in Shalvey, Wilmot, Lethbridge Park, Bidwill, Blackett or the Mt Druitt area?
Did you know that we are developing a masterplan for your local creek known as Little Creek?

We are seeking feedback on our draft Little Creek Masterplan.

Our vision is to transform Little Creek from the current grass and concrete channel into a naturalised creek. We have identified 3 key sites along the creek which have opportunities for naturalisation.

This Masterplan will identify and inform opportunities for potential future works in this Creek.

Some of the key benefits of this Masterplan include:
➡️ increased amenity for the community
➡️ incorporation of community values of this waterway

We want to hear from you, the community that lives in this area, on this draft masterplan.

💻 'Have your say' via the survey https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Have-Your-Say/Little-Creek-Masterplan-Community-feedback

16/06/2024

Enjoy a family friendly day at the inaugural 2024 Warami Mittigar Concert at Blacktown Showground, Francis Green.

Gather your friends and family as we celebrate Indigenous and Torres strait islander heritage and culture. Bring a picnic blanket to enjoy a day of free live entertainment from headliner – Isaiah Firebrace and supported by Kobie Dee, Jarrod Hickling, Shannell Dargan, Maddi Lyn, Western Sound Ft. Mark Knight and Todd Williams, Garabara Dance group, Riah and MC and Koori radio host Dylan Thomas.

For more information visit www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/NAIDOC

15/06/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to our pop-up forums at Plumpton Marketplace and Seven Hills Plaza today. Your feedback and ideas are important to us, and help us as we continually work to make Blacktown City a great place to live, work, study and socialise.

15/06/2024

With the recent flood event that occurred on 5 April, Nurragingy staff were presented with significant challenges, requiring a major clean-up operation to make the reserve safe and prepare for reopening. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our team, the clean-up process was carried out over the course of four days.

The teams were committed to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. Despite the demanding nature of the task at hand and public pressure, all staff worked tirelessly to get the park reopened to the public as soon as possible.

For more information about our recent Greenspace updates, visit https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Works-and-projects/Greenspace-Services-general-update-April-2024

14/06/2024

Join us at our Nursery Open Day today from 9 am - 1 pm!

This is your last chance to collect your 2 FREE plants for this financial year! 🌷

Each year Blacktown Council Nursery offers residents free plants for planting on their property. The plants available for residents are grown by our nursery staff. Plants include herbs, some fruit trees, hedging plants, indoor plants, native shrubs and ground covers. 🌸🌱

Residents who visit the nursery will need to provide proof of residency in the Blacktown Local Government Area (e.g. rate notice, drivers licence, utility bill).

For more information on our nursery or to get involved, please visit ⬇ https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Blacktown-Nursery

14/06/2024

Have your say and talk to the Mayor and your local Councillors about what’s happening in your community tomorrow at Plumpton Marketplace, Blacktown City Council Information Stand – near Woolworths. 📣💬

Between 9.30 am and 11.30 am, your local Councillors will be available to answer your questions and provide information on key topics for the area.

14/06/2024

Tomorrow, have your say and talk to the Mayor and your local Councillors about what’s happening in your community at Seven Hills Plaza.

Between 1 pm and 3 pm, the Mayor and your local Councillors will be available to answer your questions and provide information on key topics for the area.

For more information, visit https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Events-and-activities/Ward-3-Pop-Up-Community-Information-Session-15-June

14/06/2024

Join us this Wednesday for the Winter Fire Safety Information session.

📅 Wednesday 19 June
🕛 10 am - noon
📍 Max Webber Library Function Centre

This session will include an officer from Blacktown Fire Station on preparing for and staying safe in the home during winter.

For more information and to book, visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/winter-fire-safety-information-session-tickets-904485148427?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/06/2024

We are working together to build cleaner futures!

In support of the recent get the Site Rite Campaign, we partnered with Bunnings to deliver education stalls at their Blacktown, Minchinbury and Marsden Park locations. We spoke with builders and tradespeople who live and work in Blacktown City about litter, illegal dumping and best practice sediment and erosion controls on and around their worksites. 🪚🪠

Left unmanaged, worksite litter, sediment and construction materials can be transported into our stormwater system and local parklands, polluting our waterways and harming wildlife. 🐝🐸

Avoid litter by placing all rubbish in the bins provided on your worksite.

You can report littering and illegal dumping by contacting Council on 5300 6000 or by reporting to the EPA via the link https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/reporting-and-incidents/reporttoepa

Blacktown City is home to 435,000 people.

13/06/2024

👗 Fashion restyling show with Nina Gbor! 👗

We are thrilled to have Nina Gbor, a sustainable fashion educator and eco stylist, as our guest speaker at the swap your style party on 28 June. She will be sharing tips on how to restyle your wardrobe and showcase how to wear one garment in five different ways.

📅 Date: Friday 28 June
🕕 Time: 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm
📍 Location: Bowman Hall, 35 Campbell Street, Blacktown

This is a FREE event for Blacktown Council residents. To register, please visit: blacktown.nsw.gov.au/swapyourstyle

In collaboration with:styles

13/06/2024

Have your say and talk to the Mayor and your local Councillors about what’s happening in your community this Saturday 15 June at Plumpton Marketplace. 📣💬

Between 9.30 am and 11.30 am, your local Councillors will be available to answer your questions and provide information on key topics for the area.

13/06/2024

Have your say and talk to the Mayor and your local Councillors about what’s happening in your community on Saturday, 15 June 2024 at Seven Hills Plaza.

Between 1 pm and 3 pm, the Mayor and your local Councillors will be available to answer your questions and provide information on key topics for the area.

For more information, visit https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Events-and-activities/Ward-3-Pop-Up-Community-Information-Session-15-June

13/06/2024

Have you collected your 2 FREE plants this financial year? 🪴

Blacktown Council residents have until Saturday 30 June to collect their 2 free plants for the 2023/24 financial year.

Each year Blacktown Council Nursery offers residents free plants for planting on their property. The plants available for residents are grown by our nursery staff. Plants include herbs, some fruit trees, hedging plants, indoor plants, native shrubs and ground covers.

Our Nursery is open during the week Tuesday - Thursday from 9 am - 3 pm. If you are unable to come during the week, we run Nursery Open Days on one Saturday every month 9 am - 1 pm.

For more information on our nursery or to get involved, please visit https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Blacktown-Nursery

12/06/2024

Blacktown Council residents have until 30 June to collect their 2 free plants for the 2023/24 financial year. 🪴

Our Plant Nursery will be open this Saturday 15 June from 9 am - 1 pm.

Each year Blacktown Council Nursery offers residents free plants for planting on their property. The plants available for residents are grown by our nursery staff. Plants include herbs, some fruit trees, hedging plants, indoor plants, native shrubs and ground covers. 🌸🌱

Residents who visit the nursery will need to provide proof of residency in the Blacktown Local Government Area (e.g. rate notice, drivers licence, utility bill).

For more information on our nursery or to get involved, please visit ⬇ https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Blacktown-Nursery

12/06/2024

Over the recent months, Council maintenance crews have been working on providing a safer environment for children at various playgrounds across the city, the team have been topping up mulch softfall.

With many requests for playground maintenance received daily, the team has been working to respond and reduce the hazards in our playgrounds.

For more information about our recent Greenspace updates, visit https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Works-and-projects/Greenspace-Services-general-update-April-2024

12/06/2024

Are you looking for better ways to repair, share or reuse your items?

Look no further than the new feature added to our B informed app, the reuse guide!

Whether you’re looking for a local business to fix your broken lawn mower, rent an instrument for your next jam session or join in a digital clothes swap, the reuse guide has got you covered.

To download the B informed app and explore the reuse guide, please visit
greenmoney.co/binformed