- 1. Item 2 - WESTCONNEX UPDATE REPORT PROCUREMENT FOR LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY and ASSESSEMENT OF STAGE 3 - WestConnex
Item 2 - WESTCONNEX UPDATE REPORT PROCUREMENT FOR LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY and ASSESSEMENT OF STAGE 3
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- 2. Item 2 - WESTCONNEX UPDATE REPORT STAGE 3 ASSESSEMENT - LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY - WestConnex
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- 3. Item 5 WESTCONNEX UPDATE REPORT DRAFT SUBMISSION ON M4 M5 LINK CONCEPT DESIGN LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY and EXTENSION OF FUNDING F - WestConnex
Item 5 WESTCONNEX UPDATE REPORT DRAFT SUBMISSION ON M4 M5 LINK CONCEPT DESIGN LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY and EXTENSION OF FUNDING F
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- 4. ITEM 1 WESTCONNEX -UPDATE-REPORT - M4-M5 CONCEPT DESIGN - LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY - COMPLIANCE - CIVILISING WESTCONNEX - WestConnex
ITEM 1 WESTCONNEX -UPDATE-REPORT - M4-M5 CONCEPT DESIGN - LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY - COMPLIANCE - CIVILISING WESTCONNEX
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- 5. WestConnex Local Area Improvement Strategy - Final report - WestConnex
WestConnex Local Area Improvement Strategy - Final report
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6. WestConnex
On this page
What is Council doing on WestConnex?
Predicting Traffic impacts
What local outcomes can be improved?
Work with Council to protect our local community
Contact your local State Representative
Council's WestConnex Unit
Compliance Officer
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- 7. What is Council doing about WestConnex? - What is Council doing?
Find details about Inner West Council's stance on WestConnex and what it is doing to assist its residents.
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- 8. WestConnex project updates - Project updates
Weekly updates on WestConnex plus latest media releases
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Council
9. Class 1 Contracts register
Class 1 Contracts register
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- 10. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 11. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 12. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 13. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 14. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 15. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 16. Inner West Tenant Group Meetings - Balmain
IWTG is dedicated to advocacy supporting social housing tenants in the Inner West Council area through collective action
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- 17. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 18. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 19. Local Matters Forum - Marrickville-Midjuburi - Sydenham
Inner West Council invites you to join ward Councillors and Council Executive staff at your Local Matters Forum.
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- 20. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 21. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 22. Inner West Tenant Group Meetings - Balmain
IWTG is dedicated to advocacy supporting social housing tenants in the Inner West Council area through collective action
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- 23. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 24. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 25. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 26. Local Matters Forum - Leichhardt-Gulgadya - Annandale
Inner West Council invites you to join ward Councillors and Council Executive staff at your Local Matters Forum.
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- 27. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 28. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 29. Inner West Tenant Group Meetings - Balmain
IWTG is dedicated to advocacy supporting social housing tenants in the Inner West Council area through collective action
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- 30. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 31. Local Matters Forum - Balmain-Baludarri - Rozelle
Inner West Council invites you to join ward Councillors and Council Executive staff at your Local Matters Forum.
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- 32. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 33. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 34. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 35. Inner West Tenant Group Meetings - Balmain
IWTG is dedicated to advocacy supporting social housing tenants in the Inner West Council area through collective action
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- 36. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 37. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 38. Local Matters Forum - Stanmore-Damun - Newtown
Inner West Council invites you to join ward Councillors and Council Executive staff at your Local Matters Forum.
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- 39. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 40. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 41. Inner West Tenant Group Meetings - Balmain
IWTG is dedicated to advocacy supporting social housing tenants in the Inner West Council area through collective action
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- 42. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 43. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 44. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 45. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 46. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 47. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 48. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 49. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 50. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 51. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 52. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 53. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 54. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 55. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 56. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 57. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 58. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 59. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 60. The Bee Squad: Boosting Biodiversity in Our Neighbourhood - Haberfield
Join us for a hands-on workshop where kids ages 8-12 and their adults will explore how to support local biodiversity right from their backyard or balcony.
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- 61. Callan Park Bushcare - Rozelle
Join Callan Park Bushcare’s weekly working bee and learn about your local environment.
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- 62. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 63. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 64. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 65. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 66. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 67. Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West - Leichhardt
See the Inner West through the eyes of its youngest locals.
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- 68. Inner West Tenant Group Meetings - Balmain
IWTG is dedicated to advocacy supporting social housing tenants in the Inner West Council area through collective action
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69. Annandale Precinct - draft Local Area Traffic Management plan - 2025 announcements
Council has developed a draft traffic plan to improve safety and calm traffic in Annandale. Read the plan and have your say by 27 July.
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- 70. Aboriginal Identities in the Inner West Local Government Area PowerPoint - Aboriginal Identities in the Inner West Local Government Area
Aboriginal Identities in the Inner West Local Government Area.
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- 71. 10 June 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
10 June 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 72. 8 April 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
8 April 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 73. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local Democracy Group - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local Democoracy Group
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local Democracy Group
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- 74. Access Local Democracy Group
Access Local Democracy Group
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- 75. Arts and Culture Local Democracy Group
Arts and Culture Local Democracy Group
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- 76. Bicycle Local Democracy Group
Bicycle Local Democracy Group
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- 77. Customer Experience Local Democracy Group
Customer Experience Local Democracy Group
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- 78. Environment Local Democracy Group
Environment Local Democracy Group
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- 79. Housing for All Local Democracy Group
Housing for All Local Democracy Group
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- 80. LGBTQ+ Local Democracy Group
Environment Local Democracy Group
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- 81. Multicultural Local Democracy Group
Multicultural Local Democracy Group
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- 82. Seniors Local Democracy Group
Seniors Local Democracy Group
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- 83. Small Business Local Democracy Group
Small Business Local Democracy Group
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- 84. Social Strategy Local Democracy Group
Social Strategy Local Democracy Group
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- 85. Transport Local Democracy Group
Transport Local Democracy Group
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- 86. Young Leaders Local Democracy Group
Young Leaders Local Democracy Group
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- 87. 11 March 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
11 March 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 88. 25 March 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
11 March 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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89. Inner West releases first anti-racism strategy in NSW - 2025 media releases
At a time when antisemitic attacks and racism are resurging across Sydney, this strategy provides a blueprint for how local government can act at the grassroots level to stop the spread of racial prejudice and to build social cohesion.
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- 90. 11 February 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
11 February 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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91. WestConnex air quality
Throughout the planning and operational stages of WestConnex, Inner West Council has continued to advocate to the NSW Government and project contractors that air quality impacts on the Inner West community be minimised.
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Environment
92. Biodiversity Strategy 2036 - Biodiversity Strategy
The Inner West Biodiversity Strategy 2036 provides the Inner West Community with an achievable plan to improve biodiversity within our local government area.
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- 93. 10 December 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
10 December 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 94. 12 November 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
12 November 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 95. 17 December 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
17 December 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
96. Public Toilet Strategy
The Inner West Council Public Toilet Strategy aims to provide residents and visitors with access to a public toilet during daylight hours and to improve the existing standard of facilities. The strategy aims to deliver best practice in public toilet design, hygiene, safety and maintenance.
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
97. Recreation Strategy and Action Plan 2023-32
The Recreation Strategy is an overarching and measurable set of strategic priorities which are focused on enabling and encouraging active recreation, and addressing key deficiencies and gaps in recreation and open space provision.
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98. Procurement Strategy
The procurement strategy for Inner West Council (IWC) aims to establish a robust and transparent procurement framework that aligns with the council’s values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion, and collaboration. It is the overarching strategy that defines how the policies, procedures, and associated strategies work together to achieve better procurement for our community and for our planet.
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99. Land and Property Strategy
This strategy is developed to ensure the community's assets are being properly managed and protected for the long-term best interests of the community.
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100. Going Places: Integrated Transport Strategy
The strategy proposes a vision for transport in the future focused on active and sustainable transport modes. It considers important values for the future network and develops a set of principles. The strategy establishes a hierarchy that prioritises people and sustainable modes of transport over private and polluting vehicles.
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101. Employment and Retail Lands Strategy
The Inner West Employment and Retail Lands Strategy provides a strategic approach for the management of land to maximise productivity, facilitate job growth, and to contribute to the long term prosperity of the Inner West.
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Environment
102. Electric Vehicle Encouragement Strategy and Action Plan 2023
This strategy and action plan encourages a transition from fossil fuel burning vehicles to electrically powered vehicles (EVs) using sustainable energy sources. It’s overall aim is to reduce carbon emissions and to make the Inner West a safer, healthier place to live, work and play.
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- 103. 8 October 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
8 October 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 104. Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2026 - Anti-Racism Strategy
The purpose of Council's Anti-Racism Strategy is to ensure that the lived experience of the people of the Inner West is reflected in its development. This lived experience includes that of Indigenous peoples and other negatively racialised people, and also includes culturally and linguistically diverse communities who might not have lived experience of racism.
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Business
105. Inner West Council to help promote local brewers and distillers - 2024 media releases
Inner West Council has dedicated $200,000 to creating an Inner West Tourism Action Plan designed to promote the 14 micro-breweries and 12 distilleries in the Inner West.
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- 106. 14 August 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
14 August 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 107. Brewers, Distillers, & Local Bar Applications - Marrickville Music Festival Bar EOI
Inner West Council invites local brewers and distillers to apply as sponsors for the 2025 festival. A designated licensed area on Garners Avenue will feature a curated selection of local brewers and distillers, celebrating the best of the Inner West.
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- 108. 18 June 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
18 June 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 109. 12 June 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
12 June 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 110. GreenWay local streets - Completed works
Construction updates for the GreenWay, an environmental and active travel corridor linking the Cooks River at Earlwood with the Parramatta River at Iron Cove.
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111. Council welcomes WestConnex whistle-blowers’ evidence - 2024 media releases
“Today’s revelations from respected former Transport executives that the traffic chaos at the Rozelle Interchange had been identified a decade ago proves that the planning of WestConnex is one of the great infrastructure debacles in the history of NSW."
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- 112. 14 May 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
14 May 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 113. 30 May 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
30 May 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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114. Inner West Council welcomes agreement for planning to stay local - 2024 media releases
Inner West Council welcomes the decision of the NSW Government to allow planning powers over locations around 4 train stations in the Inner West to remain with the Council.
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- 115. 9 April 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
9 April 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 116. 19 March 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
19 March 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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117. Mayor calls for Inquiry into Rozelle Interchange and WestConnex - 2024 media releases
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is calling for a Parliamentary Inquiry into WestConnex and the Rozelle Interchange to find out who knew what and when about the design of this infrastructure disaster.
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Environment
118. Blue-Green Grid Strategy
The Blue-Green Grid is a place-based strategy that connects spaces within the wider public realm, through enhancing creek corridors, transport routes, suburban streets, footpaths and cycleways. The 85 links will make a vital contribution to the development of a liveable city.
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- 119. 13 February 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
13 February 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 120. 19 December 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
19 December 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 121. 12 December 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
12 December 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 122. Customer Experience Strategy 2024-2027 - Customer Experience Strategy
The Customer Experience Strategy is Inner West Council’s three-year roadmap to making your experiences with us better every day.
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- 123. 14 November 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
14 November 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 124. 10 October 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
10 October 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 125. 12 September 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
12 September 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 126. 8 August 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
8 August 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 127. Cycling Strategy and Action Plan
The Inner West Cycling Strategy, along with the associated Action Plan outlines priorities, actions and projects to expand the bike network and support more people riding a bike.
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- 128. 11 July 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
11 July 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 129. 13 June 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
13 June 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 130. Community Engagement Strategy 2025-29 - Community Engagement Strategy
The Community Engagement Strategy guides community involvement in Council's planning and delivery of services.
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- 131. Resourcing Strategy - Resourcing Strategy
The Resourcing Strategy shows how Council will achieve its long-term commitments. It contains the Asset Management Strategy, the Long Term Financial Plan and the Workforce Management Strategy.
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- 132. 9 May 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
9 May 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 133. 18 April 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
18 April 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 134. Report litter in a public area
Form for reporting litter in a public area.
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- 135. 14 March 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
14 March 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 136. 14 February 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
14 February 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 137. 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel - 2023 Planning Panel Meetings
2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 138. 2024 Inner West Local Planning Panel - 2024 Planning Panel Meetings
2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 139. 2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel - 2025 Planning Panel Meetings
2025 Inner West Local Planning Panel
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- 140. Healthy Ageing Strategy 2022-2025
Healthy Ageing Strategy 2022-2025
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Council
141. Local democracy group meetings calendar - Local Democracy Groups
Find dates for our local democracy groups.
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Arts and Culture
142. Creative Inner West: Cultural Strategy 2022-2025
Council’s Creative Inner West: Cultural Strategy embeds culture at the heart of the Inner West, now and for future generations. It will support and grow the Inner West as the creative engine of Sydney, as a destination and a leader in cultural equity.
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- 143. Local Matters Forums
A series of monthly, face-to-face forums where Ward Councillors and the executive staff of Council will attend to listen to your ideas and concerns about how your community can be improved.
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- 144. 14 September 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
14 September 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel - Heritage Planning Proposals
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- 145. 9 March 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel
9 March 2023 Inner West Local Planning Panel - Planning Proposal
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- 146. Zero Waste Strategy - Zero Waste Strategy
The Inner West Zero Waste Strategy outlines how Council and the community are required to collectively take responsibility for waste and recycling and to work together to ensure resources can be valued as part of a circular economy.
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- 147. Gender equity strategy and action plan - Gender equity strategy and action plan
Council's Gender Equity Strategy aims to develop initiatives and programs to challenge gender inequality.
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Arts and Culture
148. Local Creative Sexy Galexy at Chrissie Cotter Gallery for Pride Inner West - Local creatives
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- 149. Local Strategic Planning Statement
Local Strategic Planning Statement
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- 150. Supporting local food business
A list of businesses by suburb offering takeaway and delivery in out local area.
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- 151. Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) - Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).
Find details about the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) of Inner West Council.
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- 152. Local democracy groups
Council runs local democracy groups to engage with its residents.
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- 153. Council's Climate and Renewables Strategy
Council's Climate and Renewables Strategy
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- 154. WestConnex Community Liaison Forum minutes archive
Find archived minutes from the WestConnex Community Liaison Forum.
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- 155. WestConnex Media Release Archive - Media Release Archive
Find media release from the WestConnext project before 2 months to date.
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- 156. WestConnex Archive - Archive
Find archived details about the West Connex project.
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157. Inner West Local Planning Panel
Inner West Local Planning Panel
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158. Report issues with WestConnex - Report issues
Ways to report your WestConnex issues including key contact details.
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159. About the WestConnex project - About WestConnex
Details about the different stages of the WestConnex project including maps and plans.
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160. Social Strategy Advisory Committee (2022-24)
Information about the Social Strategy Advisory Committee from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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161. Local Democracy Groups
Information about Inner West Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Council
162. Community engagement strategy - Delivery Program and Resourcing Strategy
The Community Engagement Strategy guides how Council will engage so that a broad range of perspectives are sought and the community has a strong voice in Council’s decision-making.
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Residents
163. Marrickville Local Traffic Committee archive - Local Traffic Committee
Inner West Council was formed on 12 May 2016 by the merger of the former Marrickville, Ashfield and Leichhardt Councils.
The new Inner West Council Local Traffic Committee replaces the individual traffic committees for the three former councils.
This page for the former Marrickville
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164. Leichhardt Local Traffic Committee archive - Local Traffic Committee
The Traffic Committee makes recommendations to the Council. The recommendations are included in the Ordinary Meeting Business Paper. The decisions are included in the Ordinary Meeting minutes.
Issues to be presented to the Traffic Committee must be arranged with Council's traffic section pri
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165. Ashfield Local Traffic Committee archive - Local Traffic Committee
Roads and Maritime Services is legislated as the organisation responsible for the control of traffic on all roads in New South Wales.
Roads and Maritime Services delegates certain aspects of the control of traffic on Regional and Local Roads to the Councils of Local Government areas.
The
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166. Local Emergency Management Committee
Emergencies can occur within communities as a result of the impact of a wide variety of man-made and natural events such as storms, building or bridge collapses.
To minimise the consequences of emergencies, it is necessary for a responsible authority to have in place an emergency management
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167. Local Traffic Committee
The Local Traffic Committee advises Inner West Council on traffic and parking control matters for which Council has been delegated authority from NSW Roads and Maritime Services.
This committee replaces the individual traffic committees for the former Marrickville, Leichhardt and Ashfield co
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168. WestConnex Stage 3A M4-M5 Link - Haberfield to St Peters
WestConnex Stage 3 M4-M5 Link - Haberfield to St Peters
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- 169. WestConnex Stage 3B Rozelle Interchange
WestConnex Stage 3 M4-M5 Link - Haberfield to St Peters
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170. WestConnex Stage 2 New M5 - Beverley Hills to St Peters
WestConnex Stage 2 New M5 - Beverley Hills to St Peters
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171. WestConnex Stage 1 M4 East - Ashfield, Haberfield - WestConnex Stage 1 M4 East - Ashfield, Haberfield - Complete
WestConnex Stage 1 M4 East - Ashfield, Haberfield
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- 172. Local heat mapping
Our city is getting hotter. Urban areas with lots of hard surfaces like concrete and roads tend to store and radiate heat, especially where there is little vegetation. This build-up of heat is known as the urban heat island effect.
On top of the urban heat island effect, extreme heat even
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173. Local veterinary hospitals
Hospital name
Address
Phone
Website
All Natural Vet Care
292 Lyons Rd Russell Lea NSW 2046
9712 5844
link
Ann
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174. WestConnex
WestConnex
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175. Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy
Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy
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Business
176. Business improvement initiatives
Business improvement initiatives
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- 177. Local creatives
Local Creatives
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178. Parking strategy
Parking strategy
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- 179. Draft Inner West Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan 2022 and supporting studies
Development contribution plans
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180. Local environmental plans (LEP)
Local environmental plans (LEP)
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Arts and Culture
181. Jill Carter Hansen - Local creatives
Jill Carter-Hansen is a local combined media artists who has published 80 books with her beautiful illustrations and has also written three of these published books. She has animated short films (Eclipse, Messenger, Songs of the Immigrant Bride) as well as worked as a photo journalist, fine arts teacher, gallery facilitator and is unofficially the poet in residence with the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
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- 182. Cultural planning
Council is a passionate supporter of local arts and culture. Find out how we are working to shape the area's future.
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- 183. Statutory committees
Council is required to run a number of committees for legislative purposes including: Flood Management Advisory Committee, Local Emergency Management Committee and the Local Traffic Committee.
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184. Find a gig - Check out the Lineup gig calendar
Use Council new Inner West gig guide to find local gigs near you.
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- 185. List a gig
List your local live music event on the Lineup, Inner West's gig guide.
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- 186. News and gig reviews
Find local gig reviews for live music in the Inner WEST.
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- 187. EDGE Creatives - Videos and vox pops
Find a series of videos from our local creatives talking about their artistic practice.
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188. Cultural planning
Council is a passionate supporter of local arts and culture. Find papers and research we have undertaken to help better plan for our arts community.
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- 189. Parking services
Council's parking services team is responsible for the management and regulation of public domain parking in the Inner West Council area.
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190. Traditional custodians and how to acknowledge
The traditional Aboriginal groups of the Inner West Council area are the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora Nation.
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191. Works by public utility companies
Generally Inner West Council does not approve night works within the LGA. If there are night works in your area this could be public utilities work conducted by RMS, Ausgrid, NBN, Sydney water etc.
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- 192. Jazz in the Park: 3pm to 6pm - Sunday 24 November - Balmain
An afternoon of Jazz including headline Emma Pask - grab a hamper from a Balmain local retailer.
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- 193. EDGE Sydenham: 2 to 10 August - EDGE Sydenham 2019
EDGE Sydenham fires up the industrial heartlands of the Inner West and invites you to explore this curious and experimental area over two weekends from 2 to 10 August.
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- 194. Independent skate demo - Independent skate demo
A local area skating event.
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- 195. Radar speed displays
Radar speed displays are a Local Government safety initiative which work by displaying a car's speed to the motorist and indicating to them when they are exceeding the speed limit.
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- 196. School zones
School zones are a priority area for Council and a number of actions have been implemented to educate and improve safety around school areas.
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- 197. Speed management
Council has been working on a "Slow Down in My Street” campaign to help with speed management in local streets.
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- 198. Sydney Motorway Corporation meeting minute archive - Sydney Motorway Corporation meeting minutes archive
Find archived meeting minutes from the Sydney Motorway Corporation meetings on WestConnex.
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- 199. What is EDGE?
EDGE celebrates our cutting edge creatives and our vibrant local communities.
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- 200. Our Place Inner West
Our Place Inner West Land Use Planning Framework for the Inner West Area
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- 201. Planning policies, strategies and studies - Former Ashfield Council - Former Ashfield Council
Former Ashfield Council area
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- 202. Planning policies, strategies and studies - Former Leichhardt Council - Former Leichhardt Council
Former Leichhardt Council area
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Environment
203. Subcatchment planning - Subcatchment planning
Water catchment areas can be broken up into smaller areas known as subcatchments where all the rain falling in the local area flows to the same waterway at the same point.
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204. Pride Seat Nominees - LGBTQ+
In 2018, the Inner West Council accepted a donation of Pride Seats from Street Furniture Australia in recognition of its strong support for the LGBTIQA+ community and the marriage equality campaign. Community were asked to nominate a local person, group or organisation that has advanced LGBTIQA+ human rights, equity and inclusion in the Inner West. Thanks to all the nominees for their tireless work for the community
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205. Sports and recreation events calendar
Find all the local sports and recreation events in our amazing Inner West.
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- 206. Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is observed and celebrated in a number of countries around the world including China, Vietnam, South Korea and more. Council's Lunar New Year celebrations bring together the diverse cultures and traditions of the area.
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Council
207. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee (2022-24)
Information about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group from the 2022-24 term of Council Local Democracy Groups.
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208. Access Advisory Committee (2022-24)
Information about the Access Advisory Committee from the 2022-24 term of Council Local Democracy Groups.
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- 209. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (2022-24)
Information about the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Environment
210. Environment Advisory Committee (2022-24)
Information about the Environment Advisory Committee from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Council
211. Housing and Affordability Advisory Committee (2022-24)
Information about the Housing and Affordability Advisory Committee from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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- 212. LGBTQ+ Working Group (2022-24) - LGBTQ Working Group (2022-24)
Information about the LGBTQ+ Working Group from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Council
213. Multicultural Advisory Committee (2022-24)
Information about the Multicultural Advisory Committee from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Development
214. Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee (2022-24)
Information about the Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Council
215. Seniors Working Group (2022-24)
Information about the Seniors Working Group from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Council
216. Transport Advisory Committee (2022-24)
Information about the Transport Advisory Committee from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Council
217. Young Leaders Working Group (2022-24)
Information about the Young Leaders Working Group from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Development
218. Ausgrid tree works - Ausgrid tree works
Find the latest Ausgrid tree works planned for the area.
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Development
219. Planned Council tree works - Tree works
Find out about planned tree works in the area.
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Residents
220. Respectful relationships project
The project seeks to create generational change to end domestic and family violence in our community by providing every child and young person in the Inner West Local Government Area with the opportunity to participate in respectful relationships education.
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- 221. Inner West Council waste app - Waste app
A handy app to help you find out your collection day, set reminders, find out what goes where and when local drop offs are scheduled.
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Arts and Culture
222. Travis De Vries - Local creatives
Local creative, Travis de Vries is a creator of dark fiction and graphic artwork with a rich background in vis arts, performance, literature and Indigenous culture.
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- 223. Sheds
A listing of local "sheds" for seniors to get together.
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- 224. New Years Eve - Resident access permit application - New Years Eve
An application form for residents or businesses within the area of Balmain affected by the road closures of New Years Eve.
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Council
225. Section 603 certificates
A Section 603 certificate (Local Government Act 1993) advises the amount – if any – due or payable to Council by way of rates, charges or otherwise, on a parcel of land.
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Development
226. Heritage studies
There are numerous studies that have been carried out over the years on the Inner West Council Area. Below is a list of the most recent and relevant studies.
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Development
227. Heritage conservation areas
Heritage Conservation Areas (HCA) are significant and of value due to the collective nature of buildings and elements in that area.
Controls and guidelines for each of the individual HCAs can be found by selecting your suburb below:
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
228. Filming and photography
Council encourages filming and photography in the Inner West Council area.
We have a range of lovely parks and waterside areas that make ideal locations for event photography and filming.
All film projects and still photography shoots are subject to Council's fees and charges
Filming locatio
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229. Flood Management Advisory Committee
The Inner West Flood Management Advisory Committee helps develop and implement of Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMP) for the Inner West local government area.
The purpose of the committee is to assist Council in implementing the NSW Government's Flood Management policies and strategies
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Environment
230. Sustainability in schools - At school
There are many possibilities for schools to integrate sustainability into their school life. Find out what you can do to become a more sustainable school.
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Development
231. Off Broadway Precinct - Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy
Off Broadway Precinct
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Development
232. Track-free trams would transform Parramatta Road - Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy
Track-free trams would transform Parramatta Road
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Development
233. Council Fighting Imprudent Lords Road Rezoning - Lords Road re-zoning
Council Fighting Imprudent Lords Road Rezoning
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Development
234. New Plans Developed for Callan Park Skate Park - Callan Park future
New Plans Developed for Callan Park Skate Park
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Development
235. Callan Park Master Plan awaits green light - Callan Park future
Callan Park Master Plan awaits green light
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236. Council pushes ahead with Callan Park recreation plans - Callan Park future
Council pushes ahead with Callan Park recreation plans
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237. Council awaits Government Green Light on Waterfront Oval upgrade - Callan Park future
Council awaits Government Green Light on Waterfront Oval upgrade
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Development
238. State Government backflips on Callan Park Skate Park - Callan Park future
State Government backflips on Callan Park Skate Park
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Residents
239. Principles of Co-operation - Aboriginal community
Leichhardt Council recognises the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council (Metro) as the custodians of Aboriginal land, cultural sites and landscapes.
Metro has spiritual and cultural ties to the land of the Leichhardt area.
The Leichhardt Council is the elected representative body for
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Arts and Culture
240. Creative of the Month - Creative of the month
The Inner West is home to a higher than average percentage of artists and creatives. Here we showcases the work of some of the many who live and/or work in our community.
Cultural Industries are estimated to have generated $1,164m in output for the Inner West Council area in 2014/15, $556m in
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241. Beatrice Gallery - Self guided art tours
The IWC Public Art Map features six outdoor art trails with a range of public artworks for your enjoyment.
Public art makes a valuable contribution to an enlivened and vibrant locality, by complementing and building on the unique qualities of our streetscapes and town centres.
Beatrice
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Environment
242. What lives here - Wetlands
Diversity of life
This site has been planted using local native plant species, creating a seed bank for future planting projects and preserving the living history of the local area. There are both native "terrestrial" (land) plants and water plants here.
The planted area is designed to create
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243. How it works - Wetlands
Water is pumped up from Whites Creek into the "sedimentation basin" of the wetland. In this basin, mud and dirt particles settle to the bottom. The water is then moved through the other ponds of the wetland one by one. In the last pond, some water returns to the creek and some is ‘reticul
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- 244. Recreation activities
Find recreation activities in the Inner West.
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Environment
245. How it started - Wetlands
Originally the idea of a local resident and Friends of the Earth member, Mr Ted Floyd, the concept of a wetland in Whites Creek had been in the planning stages for many years.
In Ted's own words:
"The group Friends of the Earth began a campaign in 1994 to restore the natural water c
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246. Background - Wetlands
Wetland maintenance
Dredging of the wetlands is done infrequently (more than 10 year intervals), although wetlands are monitored regularly for litter removal and annually for sediments. Pump maintenance is approximately every six months. A Continuous Deflection System, which traps gross pollut
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- 247. Composting - Composting and worm farming
Composting
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248. Yanada Room, Lewisham
The Yanada Room is one of our community venues available for hire.
Find us at
Luna Apartments
22 Hudson Street, Lewisham
Contact
Phone: 02 9392 5000
Email: council@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Hire Information
Suitable for:
Community event
Meeting
Birthd
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- 249. Art Classes - Annandale Community Centre
This group functions as a self motivating group, where artists of all skills are welcome to join in and try their hand at drawing. There is no cost to attend.
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250. Emergency contacts
Emergency contacts
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251. Key aged care priorities
Key aged care priorities
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252. Safety
Scams, fire safety , elder abuse
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253. Bicycle Working Group (2022-24)
Information about the Bicycle Working Group from the 2022-24 term of Council's Local Democracy Groups.
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Development
254. Bays Taskforce Report – Recommendations for the Land - Bays Precinct
Bays Taskforce Report – Recommendations for the Land
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255. Bays Taskforce Report – Strategic Planning Principles - Bays Precinct
Bays Taskforce Report – Strategic Planning Principles
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Development
256. NSW Treasurer speaking notes – Bays summit - Bays Precinct
NSW Treasurer speaking notes – Bays summit
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Development
257. Bays Precinct – Council's guiding principles - Bays Precinct
Bays Precinct – Council's guiding principles
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
258. Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park is a large grassed area adjacent to Federation Road is a popular spot for picnics and casual ball games.
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Council
259. Inner West Council ward map - Ward map of Inner West Council
The Inner West Council area is divided in to 5 wards (3 councillors per ward)
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260. Clr Darcy Byrne – Baludarri Ward (Balmain) - Mayor and councillors
Councillor bio for Clr Darcy Byrne.
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- 261. Homelessness
Homelessness is a significant and growing issue in the inner west community and takes many forms including sleeping rough, couch surfing and staying in unstable or overcrowded accommodation.
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262. Out of School Hours Care - Out of school hours care
Waitlist applications
To add your child to the waitlist for Council's out of school hours care (OSHC) services, download and complete this application form:
Middle childhood waitlist application form
Email your
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
263. Event submission guidelines - What's on calendar
To be considered for listing on Inner West Council’s What’s On page all submitted community events must meet our guidelines and terms and conditions.
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- 264. Council clean-up and extra red-lid bin collection
When you have items that cannot be re-used, donated or sold, you can book a clean-up online.
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- 265. Report illegal dumping
What illegal dumping is and how to report it.
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Arts and Culture
266. Art on the GreenWay - Art on the Greenway
Art on the GreenWay
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- 267. Business waste
Business waste
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Residents
268. Parking permit
We have different permit parking zones based on your address.
Select your suburb to see which parking permit zones apply for where you live.
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Library and History
269. Norton Street Historical Walking Tour
An immersive walking tour created by a partnership between Dlux media, the Heritage Group of Leichhardt and the Inner West Community History and Heritage department. The walk covers notable sites and infamous businesses in the heart of Leichhardt. Narrated by historian Sue Tronser from the Heri
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270. Access and inclusion
Access and inclusion
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- 271. Business Environment Awards
Business Environment Awards
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- 272. Skip bins
Skip bins
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273. Domestic waste management charges
Your rates notice includes an annual domestic waste management (DWM) charge to Council to manage and collect residential waste.
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274. Seniors Festival and other key events - Seniors Festival
Seniors Festival and other key events for older people.
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275. Aged services committees
Aged services committees
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276. Activities for seniors
Council offer a number of activities for seniors living in the Inner West Council area.
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- 277. Multicultural Inner West
The Inner West is the birthplace of multiculturalism in Australia. We are proud of our strong multicultural roots and seek to acknowledge and celebrate the many cultures, traditions and languages living in and visiting the Inner West.
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278. Domestic and family violence
Domestic and family violence
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- 279. Magic Yellow Bus
Daily updates
For daily updates on the Magic Yellow Bus, including notices of cancellation due to wet or extreme weather, follow Inner West Council's Twitter feed. Updates are posted before 9am every weekday.
The Magic Yellow Bus is a free activities and community information service hel
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280. May Murray Early Learning Centre
Note from the Coordinator
Situated in close proximity to the Cooks river -The River of Goolay'yari- May Murray Early Learning centre is a service that embraces its local community, encourages children to be active participants in their own community and engages in learning in all its for
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281. Leichhardt Early Learning Centre
Leichhardt Early Learning Centre
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282. Activities for children
Find a playgroup, learn to swim program and other activities for children.
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283. Affordable housing
Shelter for All
Inner West Council believes that affordable housing is a basic need and an essential element of an inclusive and sustainable city.
Housing is considered to be ‘affordable' when households who rent or have mortgage repayments are able to meet these costs and still h
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284. Aboriginal Community - Aboriginal community
The traditional Aboriginal groups of the Inner West Council area are the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora Nation.
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Business
285. Fire safety
Fire safety is the responsibility of all property owners, property managers, tenants, and business operators who own, occupy or manage buildings in the area ranging from various types of residential properties to commercial, retail and industrial premises.
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Arts and Culture
286. Self guided art tours
These public art maps features six outdoor trails in part of our local area, allowing you to visit six different outdoor “art galleries” – all proudly named after high achieving, hard working women from the area.
The six galleries are named after Beatrice Bush, Bronwyn Bancroft, Christina
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287. Community Centres, Hubs, Aquatics, Parks, Sport and Recreation - Community Centres, Hubs, Libraries, Sport & Recreation
Our community centres provide activities, events and services for older adults living in the inner west.
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Business
288. Skin penetration premises
Body decorating and grooming practices can only be carried out by people who are registered as health professionals.
This is outlined in the Public Health Act 2010 and the Public Health Regulation 2012 that regulates skin penetration industries.
The regulated
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Arts and Culture
289. Creative trails and tours
Open studio weekends over the year in different local areas.
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290. Smoke from wood heaters
Harmful smoke pollution can be drastically reduced if we improve the way we use our wood heaters. Here are some tips on how to make a difference:
Check your heater complies with the standard
New heaters are cleaner burning and more efficient than older-style wood heaters and open fires.
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291. Noise
Noise can annoy different people in different ways. Find out what is permissible.
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Environment
292. Wetlands
The Inner West Council area has two wetland areas: Tempe Lands in Tempe, and Whites Creek Wetland in Annandale.
Both of these wetlands are excellent examples of how a man-made habitat can become a thriving ecosystem, home to numerous native plants and animals.
Tempe Lands
Off South Street, T
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293. Fire safety
Fire safety is the responsibility of all property owners, property managers, tenants, and business operators who own, occupy or manage buildings in the area ranging from various types of residential properties to commercial, retail and industrial premises.
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Environment
294. Community native plant nurseries - Sourcing native plants
Inner West Council supports two community native plant nurseries, Marrickville and Rozelle Bay. In partnership with Council, volunteers collect seeds from remnant bushland and choose plants which are native to the Inner West LGA. These seeds are propagated and the seedlings are us
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Environment
295. Bushcare programs
Council's Bushcare program is a great way to gain on-ground skills and experience such as native plant identification, weed control techniques and how to build and protect habitat for native wildlife.
Come along and join our invaluable Bushcare volunteers! No experience is required - all you
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Environment
296. Water catchments
Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs)
What are GPTs?
Gross pollutant traps (GPTs) are one way to treat stormwater before it enters local waterways. Inner West local government area falls within three catchments:
Lower Parramatta River catchment in the north west that flows into Sydney Harbour
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Development
297. Track applications
How to track Development Applications lodged with Council.
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298. Planning certificates
Planning certificates
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- 299. Sustainable Schools Network - Inner West Sustainable Schools Network
Schools in the Inner West have many possibilities to integrate sustainability into their school life. Join the Sustainable Schools Network to learn more about it and become active in this field.
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- 300. Green Living Centre
The Green Living Centre is a sustainability initiative. It started in Newtown in 2003 and has been working with the local community to live more sustainably since then. The Green Living Centre runs workshops and projects around the inner west to inspire and support the local community to
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301. Legal matters
A summary of legal proceedings that Council is engaged in – these could include the Land and Environment Court, Supreme Court (including Court of Appeal matters), District Court and Local Court and any other superior court matters.
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302. Political donations
As a result of amendments to the EP&A Act 1979 and Local Government (LG) Act 1993 commencing 1 October 2008, all relevant planning applications (eg, LEPs, Section 94 Plans, DCPs and development applications or modifications) and all relevant public submissions are required to disclose infor
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303. Planning decisions
In a directive from the NSW Department of Planning (Circular PS 08-0007, issued 21 August 2008 and re-issued 16 September 2008), the General Manager is required to keep a register containing (for each planning decision made at a Council or Committee meeting) the names of The Administrator/ Coun
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Residents
304. Review of tree removal decisions - Review of tree removal decisions
Your options if you would like to review a decision about a tree removal application.
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305. Street trees - Street trees
Do you have a vacant tree pit or grass verge in front of your house? If you do and would like Council to plant a tree, lets us know!
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306. Neighbour's trees – pruning or removing
Information about Council's role and requirements in removing trees on a neighbouring property.
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307. Urban forest
Trees are an important urban asset providing many benefits: economic, environmental and social. The best time to plant a tree was 50 years ago... the second-best time is now!
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308. Street parties
Street parties are a fun way to get to know the neighbours – to socialise and share ideas.
A successful street party could be as small and intimate as a few chairs in a front yard, right up to a BBQ in your local park, or a party in your street or unit block.
Street parties are a great
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309. Street lighting
Street lighting in the area is owned and maintained by Ausgrid.
For problems with street lights contact Ausgrid on 1800 044 808 (24 hour service) or enter details of the problem directly onto the Ausgrid website
The tool shows the approximate location of lights in Ausgrid's str
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310. Street furniture
Repairs to street furniture
If you would like existing street furniture repaired or replaced please contact your local Customer Service Centre and provide Council with the address of the broken item of street furniture.
Council will arrange to have the item repaired (usually
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311. Signage
Repair or Replace Signage
Council will repair or replace street and traffic signage in the local area . Given the high number of signs within the Municipality, Council has developed service levels for the replacement of each category of sign.
Traffic Sign Typ
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312. Roads
Responsibility for roads
There are three categories of roads in New South Wales: State Roads, Regional Roads and Local Roads. Each is the responsibility of and funded by varying government agencies.
To report potholes and other road or footpath damage you can:
State roads - Maj
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313. Transport Strategic Reference Group
The Transport Strategic Reference Group will:
Provide feedback, guidance and recommendations to Council on specific issues, including strategic planning and policy
Provide input on the development and review of Council policy on local and regional strategic transport issues and proj
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314. Rates
Rates payments, Change postal address, Rates rebates for eligible pensioners, Register for rates e-notices, Domestic waste management charges, Section 603 certificates
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315. Useful links and more pet information
Inner West Pets Facebook group
Join our Inner West Pets Facebook group to find regular information on responsible pet ownership. You'll also find pet-related information for pet owners, prospective pet owners and the general public in the inner west of Sydney.
Companion Animal Informa
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316. Companion Animal Forms and Educational Materials - Educational materials and forms
NSW companion animal forms and educational materials
Lifetime Registration (R2)
Permanent Identification (P1A)
Change of ownership/details (C3A)
Change of address (C3C)
For more information regarding forms and FAQs visit the Office of Local G
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317. Registration and microchipping pets - Registration fees and microchipping pets
All dog and cat owners must 'lifetime register' their pets
You must take two steps to lifetime register your pet: microchipping and registration. These two steps will help return your pet to you if it is lost, hurt or stolen.
Council recommends desexing of all companion animals.
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318. Pets and noise phobias
Many pets can become terrified by the noise and flashes associated with fireworks. This stress may cause some animals to escape their yards and roam the streets in an agitated and disoriented state. A lost pet may end up in an animal shelter or badly injured.
Pet owners can provide a secure env
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319. Keeping pets cool in hot weather
Many of us love the warm and sunny weather, as do the majority of pets. But when the temperature soars, take steps to protect your furry best friend.
Never leave dogs in the car. Not even if you think you’ll only be a few minutes. Even when it isn't so hot outside, temperatures can
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320. Lost and Found Inner West Pets - Lost and found pets
Lost pets
If you are an Inner West Council resident and you have lost your animal, please contact Inner West Council's Customer Service Centre. You will be asked to provide a detailed description of your pet's colour, breed, gender, whether he/she is wearing a collar, and if he/she is microchipped.
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321. Dog ownership laws and fines
Laws relating to dog ownership are set out by the Companion Animals Act 1998 and the Companion Animals Regulation 2008. All dogs must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or earlier if sold or given away All dogs must be lifetime registered by 6 months of age All dogs must
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322. Dog training
Obedience training is one of the most important aspects of owning a dog. It is important to remember that, along with daily exercise, dogs need discipline and mental stimulation. Training your dog can provide this.
Dog training classes are run by private business or by community groups. You can
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Development
323. Western Harbour Tunnel
Western Harbour Tunnel
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324. Western Harbour Tunnel - Rozelle to Frenchs Forest
In March 2017, the NSW Premier and Minister for Roads announced early planning for this project, including the preferred route and the start of geotechnical drilling. This project is not part of WestConnex or NorthConnex.
The proposal includes two key components:
The Western Harbour Tunnel
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325. Dog attacks, dangerous dogs and restricted dogs - Dog attacks, dangerous and restricted dogs
Dog attacks
A dog attack is considered if a dog rushes at, attacks, bites, harasses or chases any person or animal (other than vermin), whether or not any injury is caused to the person or animal.
All dog attacks reported to Council are considered very serious allegations. Council officers th
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326. Being a responsible dog owner
If you are a dog owner you have a responsibility to:
Microchip and lifetime register your dog, and attach a collar and identification tag with your contact phone number – visit this page to order a free engraved pet tag (conditions apply)
Secure your dog safely on your p
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- 327. Dog exercise areas
Inner West Council provides a number of off-leash dog exercise areas.
The use of parks by dog walkers is encouraged and recognised by Council as creating a positive sense of community if conducted in a responsible manner.
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328. Change of address and ownership for pets
Change of ownership
When you purchase a companion animal or have been given a companion animal, ensure that the previous owner or breeder sends the local Council a signed and completed Change of Ownership Form.
If you sell or give away a companion animal, it is your responsibility as the 'old o
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329. Choosing the right cat
The decision to own a pet should involve everyone in your household so that their needs, fears and concerns are considered. This will also allow you to determine how much time each person will be able to spend with your pet and the amount of responsibility that each person is willing to assume.
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330. Cat confinement
It's preferable for cats to be kept inside the house or confined in the backyard.
As long as their basic needs are being met, cats can live just as happily in confinement as when allowed to roam free.
Research shows that a cat who is allowed to roam free may have a shorter life span than that
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331. Cats and the environment
Inner West Council works to protect and enhance our native biodiversity as much as possible by restoring habitats for native fauna, particularly in local parks and reserves.
All cats are natural hunters – regardless of whether they are owned or unowned, hungry or fed regularly. Cats are
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- 332. Cat ownership laws and fines
Laws relating to cat ownership in the Inner West.
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333. Marrickville - Marrickville
Permit parking area map for the former Marrickville Council areas.
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334. Ashfield
Permit parking area map – Former Ashfield Council areas
Most streets in the area have 2 hour parking between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday along one side of the street.
There are no parking limits overnight or on the weekend.
Resident's vehicles displaying a valid Resident
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335. Mayor and councillors
Inner West Council has 15 councillors, each representing one of the area's five wards (three councillors per ward). This page lists the councillors and links to their biographical and contact details.
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Events
336. Bairro Português
Bairro Português celebrates the Portuguese cultural heritage of Petersham in this vibrant street festival featuring traditional and contemporary food and entertainment, encouraging local and cultural connection.
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
337. Bike user groups
Bike user groups
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Events
338. Built Environment Awards
The Built Environment Awards are two separate programs that contribute to and celebrate our understanding of the Inner West's built heritage: the Marrickville Medal for Conservation, and the Inner West Urban Photography Competition.
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339. Citizenship ceremonies
Inner West Council holds regular citizenship ceremonies to welcome new citizens who live in the local government area.
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- 340. Community profile - Community profile
Community profile
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Events
341. Dulwich Hill Festival
An annual street festival celebrating the delights of local hidden gem Dulwich Hill. Streetscapes come alive with live music, foodie treats and more!
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342. Footprints Ecofestival
An annual celebration of sustainable living held at Whites Creek Valley Park. Chat with local experts and organisations and see sustainability in action, or join in on a variety of hands-on workshops, demos and tours.
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- 343. Public transport
Public transport
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Events
344. Seniors Festival
Council presents an annual program of events in conjunction with NSW Seniors Festival.
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
345. Steel Park
Steel Park
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Events
346. Summer Hill Social
Summer Hill Social is a change to come together to celebrate Summer Hill’s community culture with a day of fine and delicious food, accompanied by grooving tunes.
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
347. Tempe Recreation Reserve
Tempe Recreation Reserve
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
348. Useful links for cycling
Useful links for cycling
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- 349. Walking and cycling
There are a number of great cycleways and walking routes in our local area. Walking and cycling are great ways to keep fit while at the same time taking in the local sites.
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
350. Walking and cycling routes
There are a number of great cycleways and walking routes in our local area. Walking and cycling are great ways to keep fit while at the same time taking in the local sites.
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Development
351. Lords Road re-zoning
Lords Road re-zoning
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Development
352. Callan Park future - Callan Park future
Callan Park future
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Development
353. Bays Precinct
Bays Precinct
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Business
354. Contact the economic development team
Contact the economic development team
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
355. Mackey Park
Mackey Park
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
356. Marrickville Park
Marrickville Park
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
357. Petersham Park
Petersham Park
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
358. Pratten Park
Pratten Park
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Arts and Culture
359. 228 Illawarra Road
228 Illawarra Road
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Arts and Culture
360. Art groups and classes
A listing of some of the local art groups and classes in the Inner West.
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Arts and Culture
361. Art organisations, venues and creative businesses - Arts organisations, venues and creative businesses
Art organisations, venues and creative businesses
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- 362. Boost funding program - Funding support for youth programs
Opportunities for young people aged 10-25 years to gain skills, knowledge and qualifications to assist them to gain employment, continue with further education and/or improve their life skills.
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Business
363. Business chambers and associations
Business chambers and associations
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Business
364. Business resources and links
Business resources and links
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Arts and Culture
365. Busking
Information about busking in the Inner West including the Inner West Council Busking Policy.
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Residents
366. Car share parking
Car share parking
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- 367. Community recycling centres
The Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) accept some common chemicals and electronic waste that you can drop off for free. No proof of residence is required.
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Environment
368. Compost Collective
Compost Collective
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Residents
369. Council car parks
A number of car parks are available to the public in the Inner West Council area. Most are Council-owned car parks, whilst a number are privately owned but available to the public, e.g. car parks in shopping malls.
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370. Dividing fences
Dividing fences
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- 371. E-waste and chemicals events
Council hosts a bi-annual household chemical and e-waste drop-off event which accepts a large variety of chemicals and e-waste for free.
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Council
372. General purchase order conditions
General purchase order conditions
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Residents
373. Inner West Youth Alliance
The Inner West Youth Alliance (IWYA) is a network of youth and community service providers that engage with and advocate for young people aged 12–24 years in the Sydney Inner West local government areas of Burwood, Canada Bay, Inner West and Strathfield.
Download the IWY
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Residents
374. Justice of the peace - Justice of the Peace
Justice of the peace
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- 375. Live music
Live music
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Residents
376. Mobility parking - Mobility parking
People who hold mobility permits issued by Transport for NSW can park for an unlimited period of time in permit parking scheme areas, including those with parking meters.
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Residents
377. Parking
Inner West Council manages parking in the local area to balance the needs of residents, businesses, commuters, shoppers and others. Find further details below about parking in the Inner West.
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Residents
378. Precinct Parking Strategies - Newtown, Enmore, Marrickville, Lewisham, Sydenham
Precinct Parking Strategies - Newtown, Enmore, Marrickville, Lewisham, Sydenham
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Environment
379. Rainwater tanks - Rainwater tank rebate
Rainwater tank rebate
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Environment
380. Reporting pollution - Report pollution
Reporting pollution
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Residents
381. Support services for young people
The Inner West has a number of local area support services for young people.
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Business
382. Sustainable business
Sustainable business
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Environment
383. Sustainable design
Design and renovation
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Arts and Culture
384. Thirning Villa
Thirning Villa
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Arts and Culture
385. White's Creek Cottage - Whites Creek Cottage
Whites Creek Cottage
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Residents
386. Youth Week
Inner West Council, in collaboration with local young people and youth services, celebrates Youth Week every April with a wide variety of events and activities.
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
387. Leichhardt Oval
Leichhardt Oval
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Residents
388. Community gardens
Community gardens are places where people grow food, create habitat and connect with nature and their local community.
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- 389. General manager and senior staff
The Acting General Manager of Inner West Council is Brian Barrett. Brian was appointed in October 2020.
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Residents
390. Building sites
The Inner West Council Local Government Area has a large number of active building sites which are in development in accordance with consents issued by Council. Developers have conditions which they must adhere to when operating at these sites, and the conditions imposed by Council are in part applied to ensure that the construction process does not adversely impact the local community.
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Development
391. Your questions answered
Your questions answered
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Development
392. Contact the Building Certification team
Contact the Building Certification team
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
393. King George Park
King George Park
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
394. HJ Mahoney Memorial Reserve - HJ Mahoney Memorial Park
HJ Mahoney Memorial Reserve
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Development
395. Building certification services and forms
Building certification services and forms
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Development
396. Why choose Inner West Council building certifiers?
Why choose Inner West Council building certifiers?
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Development
397. Building certification
Building certification
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Development
398. State government and utility works and projects - State government and utility works and projects
Find information about works and projects run by the State government and utility companies in the local area.
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
399. Cohen Park
Cohen Park
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
400. Centenary Park
Centenary Park
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- 401. Camdenville Park
Camdenville Park
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Development
402. Carrington Road Marrickville Planning Proposal
Carrington Road Marrickville Planning Proposal
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Development
403. Public transport
Public transport
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Development
404. Transport planning
Transport planning
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
405. Birchgrove Park
Birchgrove Park
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Development
406. Recently Completed Projects
Recently Completed Projects
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Development
407. Streets Alive - Main Streets
Streets Alive - Main Streets
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Development
408. Streets Alive - Master Plans
Streets Alive - Master Plans
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
409. Ashfield Park
Ashfield Park is a fantastic open space area to play, learn and relax in. This park has something for everyone.
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Development
410. Planning proposals
Planning proposals
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Development
411. Are any approvals required?
Are any approvals required?
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Development
412. Development contributions - Development contribution plans
Development contribution plans
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Development
413. Marrickville DCP
Marrickville DCP
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Development
414. Leichhardt DCP
Leichhardt DCP
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Development
415. Ashfield DCP
Ashfield DCP
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Development
416. Development control plans (DCP)
Development control plans (DCP)
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
417. Debbie and Abbey Borgia Recreation Centre
Debbie and Abbey Borgia Recreation Centre
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
418. Robyn Webster sports centre
Robyn Webster sports centre
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Residents
419. Planning and Heritage Strategic Reference Group
The Planning and Heritage Strategic Reference Group will:
Provide feedback, guidance and recommendations to Council on strategic planning and heritage issues
Provide input on long-term strategic policies and action plans on planning and heritage issues including local environmental
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420. Environment Strategic Reference Group
The purpose of the Environment Strategic Reference Group is to assist Council with matters relating to environment and sustainability.
The Environment Strategic Reference Group will:
Provide input on the development and review of Council policy positions on local and regional str
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421. Housing and Affordability Reference Group
The purpose of the Housing and Affordability Reference Group is to support Council in its efforts to ensure that the Inner West Local Government Area remains a diverse, inclusive and accessible area to live.
Specifically, the Housing and Affordability Reference Group will:
Provide feedb
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422. Economic Development Strategic Reference Group
The purpose of the Economic Development Strategic Reference Group is to assist Council with matters relating to sustainable local economy.
Assistance will be directed toward strategic initiatives and priorities that support employment and local economic activity.
Specifically, the Economic De
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423. Social Inclusion Strategic Reference Group
The purpose of the Social Inclusion Strategic Reference Group is to provide informed advice to Council on issues that impact on and promote social inclusion across the inner west community, thereby integrating the consideration of social justice and inclusion into Council's everyday busin
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424. Young Leaders Reference Group
The Young Leaders Reference Group will assist Council to ensure that young people have a voice within the Inner West and are provided with the opportunity to bring new perspectives to Council programs and initiatives.
Specifically, the Young Leaders Reference Group will:
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425. Strategic reference groups
Inner West Council is committed to local democracy and community engagement and has established a number of interim strategic reference groups to ensure the community has a say in decisions affecting the local area.
Council has appointed representatives from the community to be members on thes
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Events
426. The Amy Large Volunteer Awards
The Amy Large Volunteer Awards, named in honour of local resident and much loved volunteer Amy Large, celebrate the enormous contribution volunteers make in the Inner West.
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427. Sport and recreation volunteering
Sport and recreation volunteering
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Residents
428. Environmental volunteering
Environmental volunteering
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Residents
429. Volunteer Inner West
Be the change you want to see in the world!
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Residents
430. Previous Citizen of the Year recipients - Citizen of the Year Awards
Citizen of the Year
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- 431. Walking and cycling
There are a number of great cycleways and walking routes in our local area. Walking and cycling are great ways to keep fit while at the same time taking in the local sites.
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Parks, Sport and Recreation
432. Tempe Recreation Reserve
Tempe Recreation Reserve
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