Mayor of Burwood | Government official
Mayor of Burwood
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25.01.2022 Im so proud of the staff at Councils new Customer Service Centre and Library and the Enfield Aquatic Centre. Their hard work to get these public places open and safe for our community has been a great achievement. Its been wonderful to welcome so many people to these facilities. Weve had 3,000 visitors to the new Council and Library since 24 August, while 2700 lap swimmers and 456 Learn to Swim students have hit the pool since July. While its great that our community can access these services, we still need to keep up our COVID practices and stay vigilant. #Burwoodcouncil #Burwoodlibrary #newBurwoodlibrary #EnfieldAquaticCentre #CovidsafeBurwood
24.01.2022 Our new Community Hub spaces will be available for bookings from 12 October. The Hub has facilities that will benefit all our community, from students through to local businesses, including meeting rooms, learning labs and media rooms, as well as areas for passive use such as study and reading. For more information visit http://bit.ly/burwoodcommunityhub
24.01.2022 Want to get a COVID test but not sure where to go? Youre in luck because therell be a walk-in Covid Testing Clinic in Burwood Park from tomorrow until Saturday, 10am to 3pm. Therell be Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean cultural support workers there to help. Lets get tested Burwood! For more information visit https://bit.ly/COVIDclinicsburwood #burwoodcares #beburwood
24.01.2022 Woodstock Record Retro & Rare Wares Fair is on this Sunday 21 March from 10am - 3.30pm at Woodstock Community Centre (22 Church Street, Burwood).
24.01.2022 Fantastic Lion Dance parade today with Jodi McKay MP to welcome in the Year of the Ox. Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy this highlight on our events calendar. Wishing everyone a very Happy Lunar New Year!
23.01.2022 Springs just around the corner, the weather is great and weve just opened the first of three new cycle paths. The Parramatta Rd to Burwood Park via Neich Parade cycleway is a great way to get out and about, so why not check it out this weekend! Find out more https://bit.ly/burwoodcyclepaths #Burwoodcyclepaths #Burwoodcycleways #ExploreBurwood
23.01.2022 A big shout out to our Malaysian community on Malaysian Independence Day. My sincere congratulations on this great occasion. COVID may prevent big celebrations, but I know you will all find ways to mark today in a special way. #Malaysianindependenceday #Malaysiancommunityburwood
21.01.2022 Social media is a great way for us to stay connected and share important news and information. Unfortunately, not all information on the internet is accurate especially when it comes to COVID-19. This can lead to harmful outcomes. Please take care before you share any information that lands in your feed. When it comes to COVID, the best way to know if information is accurate is to check the NSW Health website http://bit.ly/nswhealthburwood #burwoodcares
20.01.2022 Thrilled to announce that Councillor Ernest Chan has been elected as our new Deputy Mayor. Councillor Chan is Chairman of Councils Multicultural Advisory Committee and is dedicated to ensuring the ongoing prosperity and health of our community in these unique times. My sincere thanks to outgoing Deputy Mayor Councillor George Mannah. Councillor Mannah has been a great support to me as Mayor and has been a steady and thoughtful voice especially, in the past six months, and instrumental in developing and delivering our COVID response.
20.01.2022 Remember therell be a walk-in Covid Testing Clinic in Burwood Park from Thursday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm. Therell be Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean cultural support workers there to help, so why not drop in and get tested. Lets stay safe Burwood! https://bit.ly/Burwoodtestingclinics #burwoodcares #beburwood
20.01.2022 One of my favourite summer spots is Enfield Aquatic Centre. Its been Burwoods summer home since 1933 and we want to ensure this great facility continues to meet the changing needs of our community. Thats why wed like you to take the short survey on the EAC website so we know what the community needs and wants to keep the EAC our home of summer fun http://bit.ly/EACSeptember
19.01.2022 Forget glass slippers hopefully well soon be walking and driving on glass footpaths and roads. The Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC), of which I am president, has released an open market tender to collect recycled materials, such as crushed glass, for use in road and footpath base across its 15 council areas. Find out more http://bit.ly/glasspaving
19.01.2022 Fantastic visit to CASS Care community organisation to celebrate Lunar New Year.
19.01.2022 Happy #Internationaldogday ! Its a glorious day, so why not celebrate with your four-legged friend at our new off-leash park in Grant Park. Theres water, seats and shade, so its the perfect place to hang out and relax. #grantpark #offleashparkburwood #offleashdogparkburwood
18.01.2022 HSC is coming up fast and were doing our bit to help Year 12 students in the lead-up to their exams. Burwood Library will host a series of free HSC study help sessions in early October. Find out more http://bit.ly/burwoodlibraryevents #BurwoodLibrary #BurwoodLibraryHSCstudyhelp #FreeHSCstudyhelpBurwood
18.01.2022 Today I had the privilege of meeting up with some of our businesses and Jodi McKay MP to wish them a Happy Moon Festival, also known as Mid-Autumn Festival. It is a tradition that is over 3,000 years old and is celebrated during harvest time on the full moon, which is the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It has also become a tradition for Burwood to host an annual Moon Festival event in Burwood Park but unfortunately due to COVID-19, not this year. As it is a time for coming together, I hope you enjoy celebrating the Moon Festival with family and friends eating mooncakes and looking up at the night sky.
18.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures out there. Have a great day! #Happyfathersday #fathersday2020
17.01.2022 Loving this warm weather and looking forward to summer swimming season. Enfield Aquatic Centre is the place summer memories are made for my family and many others in Burwood. We want to make sure it keeps meeting the needs of our community. So please take a moment to fill in the survey https://bit.ly/enfieldaquaticcentre
17.01.2022 Its Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Week. Fire and storm season are just around the corner, but we can reduce the impact of emergencies by being prepared. The Australian Red Cross Get Prepared App is a great way to get started. For more information visit http://bit.ly/redcrossemergencyapp #redcrossemergencyapp
17.01.2022 A big shout out and congratulations to the winners and finalists of the Inner West Local Business Awards. Great to see so many from the Burwood LGA represented. Our local winners were: Cocobelle Beauty, Croydon; Chambers Fine Coffee Burwood Plaza (pictured); Advance College Burwood; and FXNL Rehab, Strathfield. Read the full list of winners and finalists on our website. Many thanks to Deputy Mayor Cr Ernest Chan who attended these prestigious awards on my behalf. #InnerWestLocalBusinessAwards #BurwoodLocalBusinessAwardswinnersfinalists #LocalBusinessAwards2020
17.01.2022 It is always such a privilege as Mayor to welcome our latest citizens. Speaking with them makes me feel proud that they have chosen to take their final step in their journey to becoming an Australian in Burwood. I look forward to greeting them again as active members of our community. And thank you to Federal Member for Reid Dr Fiona Martin for attending.
15.01.2022 Excited to announce Council has approved $20,310 funding for 8 local businesses under our Shopfront Improvement Program to enhance their street appeal and beautify the Burwood CBD.
15.01.2022 Like many charities the The Salvation Army Australia do a terrific job in supporting those in need through tough times. Here is a great new program aimed at helping people to manage their money. Salvos’ Moneycare will hold seven FREE webinars during Anti-Poverty Week - a series of 20-minute webinars on Mastering your Money Essentials, hosted by experienced Salvos’ Moneycare financial counsellors from across the country. The webinars will be held every day this week. Register here: http://bit.ly/moneyessentialsburwood
15.01.2022 I was thrilled to be a part of the traditional smoking ceremony performed by Lore-man Uncle Les McLeod from the Yuin, Dharawal and Ngarigo nations at the official opening of the Council and Library Building on Saturday. To complete the ceremony we buried the burning eucalyptus branches outside the entrance. #Burwoodlibraryopening #burwoodcouncilopening
14.01.2022 Were open! Its lovely to see some familiar faces here already, and share the beautiful new Library space. #burwoodlibrary #nswpubliclibraries #burwoodcouncilandlibrary @ Burwood Library
14.01.2022 Happy St Patrick's Day.
13.01.2022 Dont forget that the walk-in COVID Testing Clinic will be in Burwood Park this week from Thursday to Saturday. Itll be open from 10am to 3pm and therell be Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean cultural support workers there to help. Pop in, get tested and help keep our community safe. For more information visit https://bit.ly/COVIDclinicsburwood #burwoodcares #beburwood
13.01.2022 What a great day! Its perfect weather to head to Grant Park and try out our new Challenger Obstacle Course, which opened last week. I was joined by our special guests Australian Ninja Warrior 2020 star Belinda Lambiris, Australian Spartan 2019 star Simon Duff and the DUFF TUFF Fitness crew. #grantpark #burwoodChallengerObstacleCourse #obstaclecourseburwood #obstaclecoursegrantpark
13.01.2022 Loving this spring weather! There’s a long weekend ahead, and it’s the perfect chance to get out and get active. (Being COVID safe of course!) Why not check out our new cycleway, test your ninja warrior skills on the Grant Park Challenger Obstacle Course or just enjoy a walk in one of our many parks. The Enfield Aquatic Centre is open for more services from today, including recreational swimming sessions for families in the 50m and 25m pools. Bookings are essential https://bit.ly/enfieldaquaticcentre. Have a great long weekend everyone!
12.01.2022 The latest edition of our Burwood Update e-newsletter is out. Its full of interesting news and information delivered to your inbox once a month. Why not sign up today? You can also sign-up to receive our monthly Burwood Cares for the Community and Burwood Cares for Business e-newsletters, which are part of our COVID-19 program https://bit.ly/burwoodenews #burwoodnews #burwoodcares
12.01.2022 Fantastic to be at Holy Innocents’ Primary School in Croydon today to celebrate Lunar New Year with a fabulous dance performance organised by Council with support from the Sydney Chinese Drum Art Troupe. Not sure who loved it more the students or the teachers!
12.01.2022 Looking forward to our next Dancewise livestream tomorrow. Last weeks session was a huge success, so why not register for this great free event. It aims to help seniors keep active during COVID-19 with some fun dance moves that can even be done from your chair. Register to get the link to livestream https://bit.ly/dancewiselivestreams
11.01.2022 Big things are happening behind the banner you’re going to love the new indoor pool and renovated spaces. The $5.4M upgrade of the much loved Enfield Aquatic Centre is due to be completed in July.
11.01.2022 Great to see so many local seniors taking part in our first free Dancewise livestream last Thursday. Its part of our Burwood Cares program and aims to help our seniors stay active in a safe way with a dance class that can be done sitting down. The next Dancewise is on Thursday at 12pm. Register here to get the link to the livestream http://bit.ly/dancewiselivestreams
11.01.2022 #Wastetipwednesday - Want to keep your house tidy and clean? Council provides two annual clean up services to every household. This includes a scheduled clean up and a booked clean up. For more information visit https://bit.ly/householdcleanup
11.01.2022 What a glorious spring day! Today NSW Health set up a walk-in COVID Testing Clinic in Burwood Park and it's here until this Saturday, 10am to 3pm. Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean cultural support workers are on site to help. Lets get tested Burwood! #burwoodcares #beburwood #covid19update #covidsafe #covid19 #covidfacemasks #burwoodpark #burwoodparktestingclinic #walkintestingclinicburwood
11.01.2022 Please get COVID tested! Our local testing levels have been lower than other areas, so a walk-in Covid Testing Clinic will be in Burwood Park next Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm to make it easier. Even if youve been tested before, get tested again if you dont feel well or if you are experiencing mild symptoms. Its an important part of keeping the virus under control. For COVID testing locations visit https://bit.ly/Burwoodtestingclinics
10.01.2022 Check out the inspirational smoking ceremony by Uncle Les McLeod that will help keep our Library and new Council home safe. The video also shows other parts of the official opening ceremony. In more great news, you no longer need to make an appointment to visit the Customer Service Centre. Cant wait to see you all in our new space.
09.01.2022 Excited to say that our new Council and Library is officially open! We had a low key ceremony on Saturday due to COVID with a few official guests and a ribbon cutting. Many thanks to Uncle Les McLeod for his Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony. Come on in and check out this wonderful new facility that has something for everyone. #nswpubliclibraries #newlibrary #newburwoodlibrary
09.01.2022 I’m delighted to announce that $1million makeover of the northern side of Burwood Road shopping strip has begun. New pavers and landscaping will be installed as part of the project which follows $1.7m of improvements made to the southern end of Burwood Road last year. This is an important project to improve our town centre and support the economic reactivation of our business hub.
08.01.2022 Thrilled to announce work is about to start on a new a $5.4 million, 25 metre indoor pool for Enfield Aquatic Centre. It means more kids than ever can learn to swim, as well as more fitness programs for people of all ages. The EAC is Burwood’s home of summer fun and this new pool will be a great addition to this iconic local facility. We’ve always got exciting new things happening in our community. Why not sign up- for our monthly Burwood Update e-newsletter to keep up with the latest local news https://bit.ly/burwoodenews
08.01.2022 Be alert but not necessarily alarmed. When going out to these sorts of places I recommend wearing a mask and please use the sanitisers made available to you. Stay safe.
08.01.2022 Is everyone ready to Rumba? Actually we wont be doing the Rumba, but our free Dancewise livestream at noon tomorrow will be a great way to keep fit and have fun. You can even do the moves while sitting in a chair. Register online to get the link to the livestream https://bit.ly/dancewiselivestream #burwoodcares
07.01.2022 Great to see that some of the businesses have signed up for Dine & Discover and Council has provided them with free stickers so customers know where to use their vouchers and support local businesses. But we understand that there's still a large number of businesses that haven't registered. Get started here https://www.nsw.gov.au//dine-discover-nsw-business-registr
07.01.2022 Happy Moon Festival! It is a time for family gatherings, eating mooncakes (sweet pastries), lighting lanterns, and sharing cultures for our diverse community here in Burwood. Unfortunately this year’s moon festival event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 but I hope you celebrate and enjoy a fabulous time with family and friends.
07.01.2022 Thrilled to say that the Enfield Aquatic Centre has opened more facilities, while remaining COVID-safe. Thanks to everyone who completed our recent survey, which helped us to improve our services. The 50m pool is now open to recreational swimmers, with social distancing markers so everyone has their own area. Importantly, we’re also bringing swimming programs for the little ones back on. Why not book a session and come on in to Burwood’s home of summer memories. #EnfieldAquaticCentre
06.01.2022 A quick reminder that a walk-in Covid Testing Clinic will be in Burwood Park next Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The great news is that therell be Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean cultural support workers on hand to assist. Why not pop in to get tested, then enjoy a stroll around our fabulous park in the sun. For COVID testing locations visit https://bit.ly/Burwoodtestingclinics #burwoodcares #beburwood
06.01.2022 Really excited to announce that our 500 Trees program has been expanded. Were now going to plant 1000 trees around the area, which will make our suburbs cooler and even more attractive. Read my Mayoral Message tomorrow for more details or watch the video. Sadly, some trees weve been planted have been vandalised. If you see anyone trying to damage our new plants, please call Council on 9911 9911.
06.01.2022 Congratulations to Father George and the wonderful St Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church community, who recently celebrated 50 years since the Methodist Church officially handed over their beautiful building. Father George and his parishioners are a great asset to our community, always there to help others and leading by example, especially during COVID-19. Best wishes to our lovely Greek community on this important milestone. #SaintNectariosBurwood #StNectariosanniversary #GreekcommunityBurwood #CottageKitchen #COVID19
06.01.2022 Just a reminder that I’m holding two COVID safe street meetings tomorrow. I’ll be in front of the Burwood Library at 2 Conder St, Burwood from 10.00am-10.45am and at the Strand, Croydon in front of the Post Office from 11.00am-12.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along. COVID safe measures will be in place.
06.01.2022 Thrilled that our free Dancewise livestreams for seniors have been such a hit. There are two more sessions, so why not register now and boogie in your lounge room (or lounge chair) tomorrow at noon. To get the livestream link, register here: https://bit.ly/dancewiselivestreams
04.01.2022 Here at Council we’re committed to doing our bit for the environment. That’s why I’m pleased to announce a new pilot program to trial shared composting systems in local apartment buildings. We’re looking for apartment building residents to take part. If you’re interested in joining the trial to have a shared composting system in your building, fill in an Expression of Interest form before 30 October. You’ll also need to get the support of your building manager. https://bit.ly/apartmentcompostingburwood
04.01.2022 Its the United Nations International Day of Democracy. COVID-19 has forced governments to impose emergency measures to stop its spread, which has caused some people to question how we balance our freedoms with the need to safeguard our communities. Find out what the UN Secretary-General has to say http://bit.ly/undemocracyburwood #UNDemocracyDay #UnitedNationsDemocracyDay #InternationalDayofDemocracy
04.01.2022 Great to see the new indoor heated Learn to Swim 25 metre Pool at the Enfield Aquatic Centre is coming along with a leak test conducted recently. Once complete, it means more people than ever can learn to swim, as well as more fitness programs for everyone.
04.01.2022 Hornsey Lane is open to pedestrian traffic. Today I had the pleasure of showing off this great new space to officials from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), which provided $130,000 towards this Places to Love project in Burwood. I am very proud that together we have turned what could be a basic laneway into a cultural experience for our community.... Stay tuned for the official launch, but in the meantime I hope you enjoy the wonderful new space and also use it as a shortcut to the Plaza!
04.01.2022 RUOK? Its the question we should all ask someone in our lives today. R U OK Day is a reminder to check in with someone else and ask how theyre going. Its especially important given all thats happened so far this year. Pick up the phone and call someone you havent spoken to for a while. Your voice might be just what they need to hear. Ask a colleague or a neighbour. I hope youre all okay, but if youre not, reach out to a friend, chat to your GP or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
03.01.2022 So excited! Burwood was a filming location for the upcoming #stanoriginals show Bump today. Great to know film crews know our area is as great as we do! #burwoodfilming #stanoriginals #stanoriginalsBump #greatfilminglocationSydney
03.01.2022 Were saying no to racism in Burwood.
02.01.2022 Don't forget to vote in our Name the Lane Competition to rename Hornsey Lane for your chance to win one of two $50 vouchers. Choose your favourite from the shortlisted names: Yellomundi (Aboriginal word meaning "storyteller") Bennelong (one of the most respected leaders of the Wangal Clan who’s the traditional custodians of this land of Burwood LGA) Unity (Representing shared values of community, respect and kindness)... Sarah Nelson (Sarah Nelson was the earliest recorded free settler in Burwood) Wei Lai (Meaning 'the future' in Chinese) Hurry - voting ends 21 February! Vote now https://bit.ly/2MxNiuH See more
02.01.2022 Great news! I am pleased to announce that local businesses can now apply for up to $3,000 to improve the appearance of their shopfront. The Shopfront Improvement Program is designed to support local economic development. It aims to improve community safety and enhance the overall appearance of the local area. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 18 December 2020. Find out more https://bit.ly/shopfrontburwood
02.01.2022 Excited about our first Dancewise livestream this Thursday. Its aimed at helping seniors keep active during COVID-19 with some fun dance moves that can even be done from your chair. For more information and to register visit http://bit.ly/dancewiselivestream
01.01.2022 A big shout out to all our wonderful educators on International Teachers Day! It’s been a particularly tough year for teachers with the need to adapt to remote and COVID-safe learning. You always go above and beyond, but more so than ever this year. On behalf of all the community, thank you for all you do. #InternationalTeachersDay #WorldTeachersDay
01.01.2022 The COVID-19 positive person who visited Burwood while infectious last week was a security guard from the Marriott Hotel who was supposed to be self-isolating while awaiting his results. I cannot emphasise enough that if you may have COVID you MUST STAY HOME until you know your test result. Stay safe everyone. #covidburwood #covidtestingclinicsmap #burwoodcares
01.01.2022 It’s small business month and we’re celebrating with two webinars and a face-to-face seminar that will also be livestreamed. English webinar and seminar: http://bit.ly/futureproofyourbusinessburwood Mandarin webinar and seminar: http://bit.ly/futureproofyourbusinessmandarin
