Mayor's May Message

Published on 02 May 2024

Age Friendly Lane Cove

Lane Cove Council is committed to enabling our community to inspire change, enhance connection and support innovative and evidence-based solutions to create a great place to grow old in.

This Autumn, Council is asking residents for their feedback as part of its review of the Age-Friendly Lane Cove strategy.

Lane Cove was the first Council in NSW to join the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities back in 2014. This international effort aims to help cities prepare for the rapid ageing of populations – and it’s now time for Lane Cove to review its existing plan to make sure we continue to prepare for the needs of our ageing population.

You can contribute to the process and follow its development here.  

One year on at St Leonards Library

Celebrate the first anniversary of St Leonards Library by entering your short film into our 'In one minute' film competition. It only takes one minute! Your one minute film can be on any topic or theme and entry is open to all Shorelink Library Members aged 10 and over.

If you need access to resources for your entry, don’t forget that St Leonards Library has a film and sound studio for budding filmmakers and podcasters. Visit the Lane Cove Library website to see the guidelines and fill out an entry form.

Entries close Wednesday 15 May 2024.

Battle of the Bands winners

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Battle of the Bands, the Three Busketeers.

Blackman Park Skatepark has reopened

Blackman Park Skatepark has reopened, following an upgrade. The previous skatepark was removed to make way for more challenging elements and an expanded size. Blackman Park skatepark is now bigger and better than before, accommodating spectators and a range of skateboarders.

A new sculpture has also been installed as part of the redevelopment of the skate facilities at Blackman Park skatepark. It has been created using redundant light poles. The sculpture “Orchids” which was created by Artist Carla Gottgens, is a modern interpretation of 3 types of orchids found within the bushland in Lane Cove. It utilises the lamp heads which resemble the anther cap, column, and stigma of the orchid flower.

Bringing people together through composting

Council has launched an exciting new program designed to connect like-minded residents and create a network of keen composters across Lane Cove. The Composting Network provides a safe and easy way to connect residents who want to divert organic material from landfill while getting to know the people in the community. Residents can register as either a Host (accepting food scraps for composting or worm farming) or a Donor (providing food scraps for composting or worm farming).

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, you can find out more here.  

Next Council Meetings

The next Council meeting will be held on Thursday 23 May followed by Thursday 20 June 2024. Details: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/meetings