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August 2018
Dear <<First Name>>Welcome to the August Hunter's Hill Council eNewsletter. The major news thismonth is that we are about to farewell our General Manager, Barry Smith. Barryhas been with Council for the past 22 years, has led many changes and beenintegral in our survival. Lisa Miscamble has accepted the challenge totake up the reins from Barry and we are looking forward to her joining us inSeptember.
Last newsletter we were wrapping up the Hunters Hill Art Show - a few weeksdown the track and now the Moocooboola 2018 party is also done and dusted.We're now feeling nervous that Christmas might be just around the corner!Before you panic too much there are still plenty of events and activities to getinvolved in before you get lost in the tinsel box.
As always we would welcome feedback and suggestions, please email us [email protected]. Please forward the newsletter if you thinksomeone else would benefit from it, or feel free to unsubscribe if it's not ofbenefit to you. Hunter's Hill Council
Latest Community News
Meet your Council - 2018 Precinct Roadshow
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Starting in October our Councillors and Council staff will be conducting the 2018Precinct Roadshow. There will be 5 precinct meetings run in 5 different locations,each designed for local residents and businesses to meet up and have aconversation. Come along to one of the meetings, if you can't make your own suburbmeeting you are welcome to attend any of the others. For more information seewww.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/precinctroadshow
Farewell Barry Smith...Barry Smith, Hunter’s Hill Council’sGeneral Manager will retire from hisrole at the end of September after 22years of service to the municipality.Prior to accepting the GeneralManager position in 1996 Barry workedin senior management positions at TheHills Shire Council, Penrith City Counciland Hawkesbury Council.
Barry has held numerous boardpositions throughout his careerincluding his current role as a Directorwith Local Governments ProfessionalsNSW, Statecover Mutual and ViceChairman of the United Independent
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Pools. In addition, Barry sits on the NSW Ministerial Advisory Group, which providesessential industry advice to the NSW State Government on all matters affecting localgovernment.
During the ‘Fit for the Future’ merger proposals Barry was instrumental in ensuringthat Hunter’s Hill Council remain independent and not merge with neighbouringcouncils. This would without doubt be Barry’s crowning achievement.
We will all miss Barry in Hunters Hill but wish him all the best in his well earnedretirement.
... and welcome Lisa MiscambleAfter a vigorous recruitment processLisa Miscamble has been appointed tothe role of General Manager of Hunter'sHill Council, commencing on Thursday,20 September 2018.
Lisa has a Master’s Degree in BusinessAdministration, a Bachelor’s Degree inEducation and a Diploma of Teaching.Further, she has a long list ofachievements which includes the NSWMinisters Award for Women in LocalGovernment Metropolitan and variousindustry awards.
Lisa has considerable experience inLocal Government and has held seniorpositions in a number of Councils
including Marrickville, Camden, Canada Bay and recently as the Director of CityLifestyles at Campbelltown City Council.
Come along to on of our Councillor Precinct Meetings for the opportunity to meetLisa in person.
Love or hate them? Have your say on how you think Councilshould deal with Flying-foxes in the area.
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Hunter’s Hill Council is preparing aCamp Management Plan for theTarban Creek Grey-headed Flying-foxcolony which will guide the futuremanagement of the colony.
Council has engaged EcologicalConsultants Australia Pty Ltd toprovide expert input into the Plan.
Community feedback will help Councildevelop the Camp Management Plan.Council is seeking community views onboth the impacts of the Flying-foxcolony and the outcomes people hopemanagement of the Flying-fox colonywill achieve.
For more information and to completethe survey, visitwww.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/flyingfox
Other News
Is this your year to shine?Hunters Hill CAROLS IN THE PARK -Sunday 2 December 2018
Hunter’s Hill Council is seekingexpressions of interest from local bandsand choirs who may wish to perform atCarols in the Park on Sunday 2nd ofDecember 2018, in Boronia Park,Hunters Hill.
Please send an email to
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[email protected] expressing your interest and detailing yourperformance. If you have an online presence, images or videos of what you do,please include a max. of 5 items in the email. Deadline for submissions is Sunday 30September 11.59pm.
We appreciate your interest and every effort will be made to include as many artistsand performers as possible in our event program, however we only have a limitednumber of performance slots available and cannot guarantee that every submissionwill be successful.
Events
Community Planting Day
WHEN:Sat 13 October, 9am - 11amLOCATION:Meet at Betts Park, council accessopposite 12 Huntleys Point Road,Huntleys PointCONTACT:Jackie Darcy [email protected]
Bring your family and friends along to help us with the next stage in restoring smallbird habitat in Betts Park, an important link in a habitat corridor along the lowerParramatta River.
Small native birds need suitable resting places between bushland areas in order tomove around safely. You can help them survive by planting native shrubs andgroundcovers that will become their protective habitat havens.
Please wear closed shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Tools and gloves will be provided.
Bedlam at the Bay
WHEN:
21 October, 2018 11am - 5pmLOCATION:Bedlam Bay OvalMORE INFO: www.happyhens.org.au
October is Mental Health Awareness month so in partnership with Wayahead MentalHealth NSW, The Happy Hens are hosting a fun, family friendly event at Bedlam BayOval in The Old Gladesville Hospital, Campbell Drive, Gladesville.
There will be live music all day including Monica Trapaga and Big Band, food, artand craft sessions, yoga, massage, gardening, cooking - paddock to plate and sportoriented “rides”, with more to come.
Mental health providers such as Lifeline and Kids Helpline will supply informationand expert discussion throughout the day.
2018 Garage Sale Trail
WHEN:21 -22 October, 2018LOCATION:VariousMORE INFO & TO REGISTER: https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/councils/Hunters-Hill
This year Hunter's Hill Council will be joining in The Garage Sale Trail, over theweekend 21 & 22 October 2018.
The Garage Sale Trail is a great opportunity to pick up a bargain and do your bit forthe environment by preventing perfectly good items going to landfill.
For tips on running a sale or to get involved register now.
Young in Art 2018
WHEN:Opening Night Tuesday 30 October6pmExhibition Times Wednesday 31October - Friday 2 November 11am -4.30pmSaturday 3 November - Sunday 4November 11am - 3pm
LOCATION:Hunters Hill Town Hall
Hunters Hill annual art exhibition featuring art by students from local schools.
Council Meetings
Monday 10 September, 7.30pm, Council Chambers, 22 Alexandra Street, HuntersHillMonday 25 September, 7.30pm, Council Chambers, 22 Alexandra Street, HuntersHill
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