STATE GOVT PROPOSES COUNCIL MERGERS

The current State Government proposes a new Sydney-Central Metropolitan Council through the merger of Local Councils.

All NSW Councils (excluding Far West) have been asked to do a self-assessment and submission to State Government by 30 June 2015.

Croydon Park Business Chamber wants to help you stay informed, and have your say:

Burwood Council: http://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/our_burwood/local_government_amalgamations.html

Canterbury Council:http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/Council/News-Updates/Media-Releases/Help-decide-our-Citys-future (including online poll)

Ashfield Council: http://www.ashfield.nsw.gov.au/page/local_government_reform__council_amalgamations.html

Our Business Chamber strongly supports Canterbury Council’s aim for children and young people to be active participants in the community, where they are acknowledged as equal citizens and where their opinions are valued. See report: Childrens_Services_Report_13-14

Community Awards 2015 – Nominations are open!

Do you know a local resident or community group/organisation who have made an outstanding contribution to our community?

Awards include:

.   Young Citizen of the Year (12 – 25 years)
.   Citizen of the Year (26 years and over)
.   Community Group and Community Organisation of the Year
.   Anne Sikimeti Latu Award for Multiculturalism

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WINNERS!

Thank you to everyone who helped us become the winners of the 2014 South West Local Chamber of Commerce.

Special thank you to the NSW Business Chamber, Liverpool City Council, and all sponsors for hosting the wonderful event at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists, it was a wonderful night showcasing incredible stories of dedicated people who are improving social and economic outcomes across the South West region.

Congratulations to our Board member Roy from The Trophy Store for receiving an Alumni recognition.

Croydon Park Business Chamber proudly belongs to the diversity and strength of the Burwood, Canterbury and Ashfield LGAs and we will continue with our vision to be a dynamic centre of support that engages, empowers, and encourages local business and community – let us know today how can we help you.

info@croydonparkbusiness.com.au

Experience Croydon Park Festival Program

For Child Protection Week 2014 our Chamber was proud to partner with Burwood Council, Burwood Chamber, Burwood FACS, NSW Scouts, and local services to launch a kit to help local businesses play their part under the theme ‘Protecting children is everyone’s business’.

About 60 people gathered for a breakfast launch at Burwood Park on Tue 9 Sept, and 100 kits were distributed to businesses along Burwood Rd.

The e-kit is now available below, and we encourage all local businesses to consider how they can further play their part to keep children loved, safe, and healthy, with a sense of belonging in our community.

‘Play your part’ Business Kit – Child Protection Week 2014

Congratulations to all the children and staff at Coscare OOSH on their second great project with Burwood Council!

The beautiful mural with the theme “Burwood – Heritage, Progress, Pride” was officially opened on Tue 16 Sept at the Burwood Park Community Centre: