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29 September 2017
Stanhope forum aces community concerns
Blacktown City Council’s mobile community forum stopped in Stanhope yesterday where residents were thrilled to hear about Council’s community programs and facilities.
The forum was held at the Blacktown Leisure Centre, which is home to the recently launched Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope.
Council made presentations on its launches and upgrades for parks and reserves, the wide range of activities at Council-operated aquatic and leisure facilities, and Council’s extensive library programs.
Elated at the plans for various parks and reserves in the area, a young Kellyville Ridge resident, eight-year old Finn Christie said: “I am happy because children will have places to play and enjoy their activities.”
Other issues raised at the forum included concerns over suburb name changes, rubbish removal, and pool safety measures for families.
Mayor of Blacktown City Councillor Stephen Bali said: “This is the beauty of face to face engagement with the community. Even if people don’t agree with Council, they can raise their concerns directly with us.”
“This level of engagement is unique. More and more people are seeing the value of the community forums,” Mayor Bali said.
“It is gratifying to see these forums becoming increasingly popular and residents seizing the opportunity to raise concerns with us,” Mayor Bali said.
Residents who attended said they welcomed the opportunity to see what Council was doing in their areas and raise their own concerns about their suburbs.
A new resident to The Ponds area who did not want to be named said he was grateful to have a chance to meet the elected Councillors.
“We moved into the area recently, and this is the first time we got to meet our Councillors and see what issues affect our neighbours, he said.
Council’s next community forum is at 7pm on Wednesday, 11 October at The Meadows Public School, 2C Fuller Street, Seven Hills.
Visit the community forum page on Council’s website for a full list of the community forums, regular updates, and how to engage with Council.
Forum details: Thursday, 11 October, 7pm at The Meadows Public School, 2C Fuller Street, Seven Hills.
Email: Forums@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
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