Lifestyle and opportunity at your doorstep

Roy NewsomeA/General Manager

Ryde Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde NSW 2112Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670

Customer Service 9952 8222TTY 9952 8470

Email: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.auwww.ryde.nsw.gov.auLet’s Connect @CityofRyde /CityofRyde /CityofRyde /CityofRyde /CityofRydeCouncil @MayorofRyde

City news for Ryde, North Ryde, East Ryde, West Ryde, Chatswood West, Denistone, Denistone East, Denistone West, Eastwood, Gladesville,

Macquarie Park, Marsfi eld, Meadowbank, Melrose Park, Putney and Tennyson Point.

“We’re here to listen”

Upcoming Library Events

Kim O’Grady (Librarian) would like you to nominate our libraries at www.alia.org.au/ausfavlib

InFocus: Understanding Retirement Income StreamsWealth Advisor Don Swanborough and Centrelink partner in this session to outline the basics of retirement income streams. Topics include suitable streams and investments, taxation, Centrelink benefi ts and more.

Where Gladesville LibraryWhen Thursday 20 FebruaryTime 10.30 – 11.30amCost Gold coin contributionBookings 9952 8378

Ryde-ing with ‘The Banjo’An evening with ’The Banjo’Join well-known local author and historian Gregory Blaxell as he reads from the poems and stories of Banjo Paterson. Be prepared to sing the roof o� the library as we all join in ‘Waltzing Matilda’.

Where Ryde LibraryWhen Thursday 20 FebruaryTime 6.30 – 8.00pmCost Gold coin contributionBookings 9952 8352

North Ryde LibraryReopening CelebrationCome along and help us celebrate in our newly refurbished library! Free face painting for the kids, a special Saturday Rhyme Time and refreshments.

When Saturday 22 FebruaryWhere North Ryde LibraryTime 9.30am – 12 noon, Face

painters from 10.00am, Special Rhyme Time 10.30am

Ages All ages welcome

Author’s Platform – Liz NewtonLocal romance author Liz Newton will introduce her new novel Faraway on an Island.Join us as Liz tells us more about her journey as a writer and the inspiration for her fi ctional works.

When Wednesday 26 FebruaryTime 2.00 – 3.30pmWhere West Ryde LibraryCost Gold coin contributionBookings 9952 8376

Author’s Platform – Chris MuirThriller writer Chris Muir will visit Ryde Library to talk about his new novel, A Savage Garden. Hear more about his experiences travelling through Africa, which contribute to this fast-paced adventure set in the Congo.

When Thursday 27 FebruaryTime 6.30 – 7.30pmWhere Ryde LibraryCost Gold coin contributionBookings 9952 8352

Twenty20 Charity Cricket DayThere are many things I’m passionate about – connecting communities, sport and raising funds for children and other good causes. All these elements have come together in perfect unison in a Twenty20 Charity Cricket match between teams from the City of Ryde and Hornsby Shire councils.The City of Ryde ‘All Rounders’ and the Hornsby ‘Hornadoes’ will pad up and go head to head in a ‘friendly’ charity cricket match to raise extra funds for the communities a� ected by the devastating Blue Mountains Bushfi res.Already a very respectable $8,500 has been raised through community e� orts, with a further $5,000+ to be donated for the T20 Charity Cricket Match.It’s all about ‘communities helping communities’, so come along and enjoy a sausage sizzle, show your support whilst having fun in a good cause and see which Council team wins.When Sunday 2 March, from 10.00amWhere Ryde Park Oval, Princes Street, Ryde.

VScity of ryde“ALL-ROUNDERS”

hornsby shire council “HORNADOES”

match

Twenty20CHARITY

Sunday 2 March from 10.00am at Ryde Park

Live StreamingLast week’s live streaming Council meetings to the community was well received with over 60 pageviews on the night. This initiative shows our commitment to community engagement and adds a new level of transparency.With live streaming, you can view proceedings as they happen, or at a later date, from your home computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. Simply go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/councilmeetingslive for details. The quality of the live stream and the loading speed will depend on your device’s memory and internet connection. Also, data usage will be high, at the approximate rate of 150MB per 10 minutes.The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 25 February, starting at 7.30pm.

Sincerely,Clr Roy Maggio – MayorIf you want to promote any local event or community initiative please contact me on 0418 299 347, at my o� ce 9952 8222 or email mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au

I’ve had a busy round of engagements recently, visiting the Putney Hill development to welcome new residents, attending the Ryde Business Forum for discussion with local business and talking to teachers, parents and students as they settle back into a new year of learning.

Volunteer opportunitiesIn my role as Mayor I come into contact with people from all walks of life, but none impress me more than those who make up our army of volunteers. They go about their business quietly and with dedication, giving their time and expertise freely – bringing friendship and a helping hand to individuals and organisations. Their benefi ciaries include children, young people, families, the aged, the lonely and the disadvantaged. Volunteers really are the unsung heroes of our community. I salute them.

If you have some spare time and would like to get involved, here are two groups who need your help.

• Motor Neurone Disease NSW needs volunteers to help raise money and awareness during MND Awareness Week (May 4–10). Contact Anne Jones on 8877 0999 or annej@mndnsw.asn.au

• LinkAGE is holding a free three-day training course for volunteers to visit elderly people living in nursing homes, hostels and retirement villages. The course runs March 18, 19 and 20. Contact Vanessa or Julie on 9923 7299 or linkage@mastersydney.com.au

Ryde Hunters Hill Community Volunteers links prospective volunteers with satisfying jobs in community organisations located within the Ryde and Hunters Hill local government areas. For details go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/volunteering Here are just some of the groups involved: Christian Community Aid, Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services, North Ryde Community Aid, Easy Care Gardening, Ryde Hunters Hill Community Transport, Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Uniting Care Ageing, Catholic Community Services, Relationships Australia.

The Mayor’s Community Message

InFocus: Rome on its knees: Who were the Parthians?Follow the frustrations of Roman generals such as Caesar and Marc Antony as they attempt to regain their honour from the middle eastern empire of Parthia. Join historian Daryn Graham for a fascinating look into this little known civilisation and the confl icts that brought an end to the Roman Republic.

When Thursday 6 MarchTime 6.30 – 7.30pmWhere Ryde LibraryCost Gold coin contributionBookings 9952 08352

Upcoming Council Meeting

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Council Meeting7.30pm. Council Chambers, 6th Floor, Ryde Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde.

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Planning and Environment Committee and Works and Community Committee 5.00pm Meeting rooms, 5th Floor

Ryde Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde.

SecondHand SaturdayOne Person’s Trash is Another Person’s TreasureThe City of Ryde provides residents with fi ve scheduled household cleanups per year – dates for these are found on your area Waste Collection Calendar.If you live in Zone 10, your Kerbside Council Cleanup is this Monday 24 February. Place items out during the weekend only to avoid fi nes.Hold a garage sale prior to your cleanup and you can:• Prevent re-usable items going to landfi ll as well as put

cash in your pocket• Promote community spirit.The City of Ryde will advertise YOUR garage sale for FREE if you send in a registration form 14 days PRIOR to your garage sale.Garage Sale LocationsSaturday 22 February from 9.00am• 1 Gordon Street, Eastwood To register your address for FREE, call the City of Ryde Customer Service Centre on 9952 8222 and ask to register for a Garage Sale/SecondHand Saturday, or fi nd the form online at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/secondhandsaturday.

Waste and Sustainability Events

Clean Up Australia DayClean Up Australia Day is a simple way you can take action to clean up, fi x up and conserve our prized Australian environment.

Last year the local community participated in 31 Clean Up Australia Day sites across the City of Ryde. six businesses, seven schools and 18 community groups collected nearly three tonnes of litter!

The City of Ryde is once again supporting Clean Up Australia Day. It’s easy to get involved:• Nominate your workplace for Business Clean Up Day:

Tuesday 25 February• Nominate your school for Schools Clean Up Day:

Friday 28 February• Organise your friends, family or community group

for Clean Up Australia Day: Sunday 2 March• Join in on the day at one of the registered sites. Many

hands make light work, so you’ll be very welcome!

To register a site, see what sites have been registered in your area or for further information go to www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or call (toll free) 1800 CUA DAY (1800 282 329).

LOMO FAMILY FUN DAY CHALLENGEGet your family involved in the Challenge to avoid food waste and you could WIN A $150 GIFT CARD, plus support your school and your participation could help them win a $500 gift card for sustainability projects.

What does the Challenge involve?There are 4 techniques to reduce food waste:• Make a list• Measure the serving size• Store your food correctly• Turn your leftovers into another meal.

Your family’s challenge is to demonstrate on Saturday 22 March that you apply 3 out of the 4 techniques in your home. You will need to:

• Take 3 photos to illustrate each technique• Write a short description (50 words or less) on

how your family avoids wasting food• Email your submission to lomo@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Simply register by Monday 10 March at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/lomochallenge to receive your info pack with tips and freebies to help you with the Challenge. Late registrations will be accepted up until Friday 21 March but will not include the pack.

The LOMO Family Fun Day Challenge is open to families who live, work or study in Ryde Local Government area. Registration must be submitted from an applicant over 18 years of age.

MARCHSaturday

22Development Applications Received

Council has received the following Local Development Applications.Property: 1 Eden Park Drive, Macquarie ParkSection 96 Application No.: MOD2014/0008Applicant: Kamirice Pty LtdSection 96 to modify Condition No. 5 regarding hours of construction work. The proposed hours will be 7.00am – midnight Monday to Friday. Property: 108 Herring Road, Marsfi eldLocal Development Application No.: LDA2014/0041Applicant: Milestone (Aust) Pty LimitedDemolition of existing BWS liquor store and construction and fi tout of a new single-storey Dan Murphy’s liquor store with basement and at grade car parking. A new combined entry/exit vehicular access is proposed from Epping Road.Submissions regarding the above applications must be lodged no later than 5 March 2014.

Integrated Development Property: 68 Champion Road, Tennyson PointLocal Development Application No.: LDA2014/0044Applicant: Design and Building GroupAlterations and additions to existing dwelling and landscaping works.The above proposal is integrated development under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, as the subject proposal is within 40m of a waterway. The relevant approval body is NSW O� ce of Water.Submissions regarding the above application must be lodged no later than 21 March 2014.

The above applications are not ‘designated development’ under the terms of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, and the City of Ryde is the authority responsible for the determination of the applications. Anyone may make submissions concerning these applications. Submissions are required to be in writing. They should be addressed to the General Manager and sent by post, email or fax or delivered in person to the Civic Centre or the Ryde Planning and Business Centre (all details at the base of the page). Should the submission be by way of objection to the proposal, the submission should specify the grounds of objection. The City of Ryde has resolved that all submissions received in relation to rezoning and development applications will be publicly accessible on request. The supply of personal information is voluntary. However if you choose to make an anonymous submission it may be given less weight (or no weight) in the overall consideration of the application. All the above applications and accompanying information may be inspected electronically at the Ryde Planning and Business Centre, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday during the period in which submissions may be made. (Please note: on the second Thursday of each month the hours are 10.00am – 5.00pm.) To make an appointment go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/planningandbusiness or call 9952 8222.

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Crossing the road should not be considered ‘risky business’, but for many pedestrians over the age of 60 it can be. Come along and learn what makes older pedestrians more vunerable and how to identify and reduce risk as an older pedestrian.

When Thursday 20 February, 10.30am – 12.30pmWhere West Ryde Library, 2 Graf Ave, West RydeCost Free, light refreshments providedBookings Call 9952 8222All participants receive a Seniors’ Safety Pack, including a handy key-ring torch and safety information.

WALKING SAFELYFREE workshop for seniors