Our community has fallen in love with the library and its children’s activities since it opened in 2024, and has asked for more.
I am pleased we can meet this request. The library has a new day of operation, Fridays, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Hours have been extended on Saturdays to 9 am to 2 pm, while Wednesday hours remain 10 am to 6 pm.
Marsden Park is Sydney’s second largest growth area and deserves a larger, full service library.
Council is unable to fund one because of 2012 legislation that restricts spending developer levy funds on community infrastructure.
I am making the case to the NSW Government that it is time to amend this rule so people can receive services they deserve.
Council is also working to secure funds for a larger, full service library.
Honouring the women of Blacktown City
I enjoyed congratulating Blacktown City’s Woman of the Year as part of Council’s International Women’s Day celebrations in March.
SydWest Multicultural Services CEO Elfa Moraitakis received the honour for expanding the reach of the organisation. This is the second time Elfa has won this award, a credit to her commitment to our community.
I also congratulated Council staff winner Farideh Bahrami, Director of Kids’ Early Learning Seven Hills East Centre
Farideh is a mentor for colleagues and her leadership has played an important role in the centre exceeding the national quality standards rating.
I hope we can recognise the work of outstanding women in our community throughout the year and provide equal opportunity for recognition and reward.
Wishing you a peaceful Easter
We are almost one third of the way through the year and I would like to wish Blacktown News readers a happy and safe Easter break.
I hope you are able to spend time doing what you enjoy and be with those you love most.
The school holidays often lead many of us to go travelling and enjoy the great outdoors.
If you are driving, please keep to the speed limit and don’t drive after drinking alcohol. Let’s do our best to have an Easter holidays we all enjoy.
