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Of POPs and Incinerators

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  In the Inner West of Sydney have various enterprises diverting resources in the Inner West and plan to open a reuse and recycle centre: Wastewood Australia’s Only 100% waste wood shop! On the spot Wood Cutting and resurfacing services https://wastewood.com.au/ Arnies Recon. 100% Free pick up and recycling of your electronics and appliances https://www.arniesrecon.com/ Reverse Garbage When you partner with us, the materials you no longer need will end up in the hands of people who can use them, instead of in landfill. Reduce your waste disposal costs and your carbon footprint by donating your discards and leftovers to Reverse Garbage, avoiding the energy consumption and waste generation associated with recycling. https://reversegarbage.org.au/ Bower : Reuse and Repair Centres Since 1998 https://bower.org.au/ Revolve ReCYCLING aims to recycle and redeploy Australia’s bikes, E-bikes, scooters and other Personal Transport Vehicles (PTVs). https://revolverecycling.net/  ...

historical Photos

First Glebe Island Bridge https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/digital/4BGjlyMQ2w8Z6 Glebe Island https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/digital/AVv27373ebK5j Iron Cove bridge https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/digital/wmZm2GX K7wkO Balmain Rowing Sheds https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/digital/yxqBeM66y0b26 Fowler's Pottery [Sydney], 1908 [copy photoprints from original photographic album by Kerry & Co.] https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9ALq3boY   Rozelle Bay, looking southwards towards Black Wattle Bay. https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/700352

Log of Withdrawn NOMs

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Cost of Amalgamation - 24 November 2020 Item No: C1120(2) Item 9 Subject: Notice of Motion: Cost of Amalgamation From: Councillor Marghanita Da Cruz Motion: THAT Council receive a report on the cost of the amalgamation. Officer’s Comments: Comment from Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation Council does not have compiled costs or savings as a result of the amalgamation. Given the considerable period of time which has lapsed since the amalgamation, this is an extensive project in its own right which is expected to take several (up to 6) months to complete. It should be recognised that in the early part of 2021, Council’s Finance team will heavily focused on Rates Harmonisation and FY21/22 budget development from which staff resources are unable to be diverted. ATTACHMENTS Nil. Council Meeting Agenda 24 November 2020 10k Laneways - Loving Our Lanes - 12 April 2022 Item No:    ...

Tragedy on Frederick St

CONDOLENCE MOTION passed at Council Meeting 12 April 2022  Moved by Clr da Cruz Seconded by Clr Scott Condolence Motion: That Council writes a letter of condolence to Nancy Yang and her family on the  tragic death of her Grandfather Arthur on the Pedestrian Crossing on Frederick St, Ashfield. Background: Nancy Yang wrote on the petition:"I'm the grand-daughter of the man (Arthur) who was tragically killed last week at this crossing. He was a wonderful and caring man who I will continue to miss for the rest of my life. It is extremely upsetting to know that there were many other incidents (including at least 30 crashes that resulted in serious injury or death between 2015-2016) that took place here, yet nothing has been done about it. The NSW Government (Roads and Maritime Service) has the responsibility to fix the glaring issues here at this crossing before more tragedies happen. I am signing because I do not want anyone else to lose their loved ones in another sens...