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Hunter’s Hill Council | 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill, 2110 | (02) 9879 9400customerservice@huntershill.nsw.gov.au | www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au

HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL

Hunters Hill is looking forward to an exciting new series of library programs and events in 2020, hosted in the heart of the local government area.

Activities for people of all ages, such as rhyme time, school holiday programs, author talks and arts and crafts, will be staged in Hunters Hill village as part of a new library service joint use agreement with Lane Cove Council.

Hunters Hill residents will also have access to Lane Cove library resources for borrowing and home delivery services.

The new library service joint use agreement with Lane Cove starts in 2020, once an existing agreement with the City of Ryde expires, saving Hunters Hill up to $500,000 per year.

Future options for establishing a stand-alone library in the Hunters Hill local government area are also being explored.

Mayor Mark Bennett said Hunters Hill is the only Sydney metropolitan council that does not have

a public library building in its local government area and the community wished to see that change.

Lane Cove Mayor Pam Palmer said her council looked forward to working with Hunters Hill to provide the community with a range of library services in both local government areas.

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WELCOME

Clr. Mark A. BennettMayor of Hunter’s Hill Council

With 2020 on our doorstep we are looking forward to an exciting year ahead in Hunters Hill.With more than $2.5million in capital works on track for this financial year, the community will notice considerable improvements around our local government area: from footpath repairs, roadworks and pedestrian safety improvements to making child care centres, public reserves and the Town Hall more user-friendly.A new series of library programs and events, to be staged in Hunters Hill village, is also on the agenda.But before 2019 comes to a close, we still have some of our most popular events to celebrate. So save the date for Carols in Boronia Park and New Year’s Eve on our beautiful harbour foreshore.

A new chapter for library services

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WHAT WE’VE ACHIEVEDWith the support of councillors and the community, Hunter’s Hill Council has commenced an exciting program of reforms.The work is aimed at: reviewing and streamlining processes across the organisation, utilising contemporary technologies, reviewing and instigating shared service arrangements, improving governance and providing a new standard of customer experience.Improvements will continue over the next 12 to 18 months so that we can continue to provide the best possible service for our community.

EnvironmentWe’re committed to preserving and maintaining the unique natural environment and heritage of the local area. • 1000 natives planted in bush

regeneration program.

• 200 tree preservation orders processed.

• Parks mowing frequency targets achieved - less than: every four weeks in summer; every six weeks in winter.

• Park toilets cleaned twice a week, rubbish collected daily.

• Activation program in Gladesville commercial precinct - public art, lighting, paving and food trucks.

• Dinghy racks installed at De Milhau Road and Ferdinand Street.

• 100 swimming pool inspections.

• 298 inspections of food premises.

• 520 commercial health and building standards inspections.

SustainabilityWe’re committed to sustainability initiatives and delivering on service targets.

• Secured $1.5million in grants for the local area.

• Missed bin collections reported to our waste services hotline to be actioned within a one-day target.

• In-ground parking sensor technology and app trial to monitor parking within Gladesville.

• Promoting the Garage Sale Trail event.

CommunityThe community is always at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to working with, and for, all in Hunters Hill.

• $13,430 in community grants shared among 18 groups in 2018/19.

• Delivery of Council’s events program including Moocooboola, Young in Art, Carols, New Year’s Eve, Australia Day citizenship, ANZAC Day commemoration and the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition.

• Support of a broad program of community events including Seniors Week, RHHSO Children’s Concert and the Gai-mariagal Festival as part of NAIDOC week.

• Delivery of new website.

Visit our website www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au for news updates, event listings and to have your say on Council matters.

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WHAT’S COMING UPWe have more than $2.5million in capital works on track for 2019-20. These include footpath repairs, roadworks and pedestrian safety improvements as well as making child care centres, public reserves and the Town Hall more user-friendly.

This program of projects is about delivering on what you have told Council are priority services for the Hunters Hill local government area.

Woolwich BathsThe small harbour beach at Woolwich Baths is a popular spot for families with young children.

Upgrades are scheduled for the tidal baths. This will involve: replacing and painting damaged railings and posts; replacing damaged and tightening loose deck planks and; repairing piles.

Town HallThe Hunters Hill Town Hall, located on Alexandra Street, is home to the main Council Administration Centre and the Hunters Hill Historical Society Museum.

It’s a hub for Hunters Hill theatre and music, as well as a range of community events including art exhibitions, a volunteers’ morning tea and mayoral ball.Building works include roof restoration, air conditioning and maintenance improvements.

Early childhoodRiverside Preschool and Gladesville Occasional Child Care are among a range of children’s services offered in the Municipality of Hunters Hill.

Works to upgrade and maintain the buildings in which these services are offered include structural investigations and reporting, as well as painting, landscapingandroofing.

HOW ARE MY RATES SPENT?Rates are the major component of Council income

MAINTAIN CHARACTER & MANAGE GROWTH• Development control• Heritage conservation• Forward planning

FOCUS ON THE COMMUNITY• Community services

& events• Library • Recreation & parks• Emergency services

MANAGE & PRESERVE ENVIRONMENT• Environment protection• Waste management• Roads & drainage• Recreation & parks

MAKING GETTING AROUND EASIER• Roads & drainage• Traffic&parking

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE• Community buildings• Continuous improvement• Accounting&financial

management• Management & council

support• Human resources• Information systems

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23%

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EVENTS November

29Long Walk Home (via Huntleys Point Rd)5pm: 28km walk from Parramatta to Kings Cross to take steps to help people experiencing homelessness.

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1Carols in the Park4pm - 9pm: Boronia Park OvalsJoin us for Carols, Food, Santa and a Fire-works display.

December

New Years EveHunters Hill celebrates New Year’s Eve with spectacular views of the Fireworks. Changedtrafficconditionsapply.

NORTH WARD

MAYOR OF HUNTERS HILL

Councillor Mark Bennett markbennett@huntershill.nsw.gov.au Phone: 9879 9400

Councillor Jim Sanderson jimsanderson@huntershill.nsw.gov.au Phone: 0403 669 940

DEPUTY MAYOR OF HUNTERS HILL eputy

Councillor Justine McLaughlin justinemclaughlin@huntershill.nsw.gov.au Phone : 9817 7120 or 0413 100 065

Councillor Zac Miles zacmiles@huntershill.nsw.gov.au

SOUTH WARD Deputy Councillor Elizabeth Krassoi elizabethkrassoi@huntershill.nsw.gov.au Phone: 0419 171 380

Councillor Ben Collins bencollins@huntershill.nsw.gov.au Phone: 0426 923 669

Councillor Ross Williams rosswilliams@huntershill.nsw.gov.au Phone: 0417 490 646