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Dominic JohnsonA/General Manager

Ryde Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde NSW 2112 Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670www.ryde.nsw.gov.au

Customer Service 9952 8222TTY 9952 8470Email: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au

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WEEKLY CITY NEWS

Let the celebrations beginBeach parties, giant elves, and singing with the symphony – it’s all happening here in the City of Ryde this weekend as our official Christmas season of events gets under way. Here are details of some of the events your family might like to attend: ELF (the movie) - Friday 5 December – Cinema in Eastwood Plaza. Movie begins 8.15pm. 8m screen, stereo sound. This annual festive event has a double dose of fun with one of the funniest Christmas movies ever – ELF. Meet Buddy the Elf and make your own Elf ears. BYO seating. This movie is presented with subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired community. Symphonic Carols - Saturday 6 December – special 2 o’clock afternoon concert of carols and Christmas favourites with the Ryde Hunters Hill Symphony Orchestra. Jingle Bells, Silent Night and more. 2.00pm, Ryde Civic Hall. Tickets at the door. Family pass just $35 (2 adult, 2 children) or online www.rhhso.org.au Beach Party in Ryde Park – Sunday 7 December, Blaxland Road, Ryde, 3.00 – 7.00pm. Giant sandpit and water slide, mechanical surfboard, flying elephant, Jump n Splash, Jumping Castle ($10 unlimited rides), kids crafts, visit from Santa, music, sausage sizzle. Kids’ essentials - cozzies, towels, sunhats and sunscreen.I look forward to seeing you at these and the many other festive events in the lead up to Christmas. You’ll find other community Christmas events on the Council’s website www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Town-Gown PartnershipThe City of Ryde is in a unique position in having a world class University in its local government area. Under the Macquarie – Ryde Futures partnership, the Council and Macquarie University have worked on a number of projects in recent years, with great mutual benefits to both organisations and the wider community. I am very pleased to announce that this productive town-gown partnership will continue well into the future with the resigning this week of a revised Memorandum of Understanding, setting out refined goals of this valuable and mutually beneficial partnership.

10/50 vegetation clearingThe 10/50 vegetation clearing legislation was developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service to permit landowners in high risk bushfire areas to undertake vegetation clearing on their own land to reduce the risk of bush fire. Within these areas, the new laws override Council’s Tree Preservation Order (subject to compliance with the 10/50 Code of Practice). As of 27 November 2014, the RFS has reduced the entitlement area, effective immediately. Residents are advised to visit the RFS website to find out if the Code applies to their property.The RFS changes were in response to excessive removal of trees and vegetation and over 1,800 submissions received during the review period, which included Council’s submission.Sincerely, Clr Bill Pickering - Mayor Phone 9952 8222 or email mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au

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EVENTS AROUND THE CITY

Musical Morning Tea: Christmas CheerJoin City of Ryde Library staff for our yearly tradition - trivia, music, singalongs and prizes. Come along and spread some Christmas cheer!

When Monday 8 DecemberTime 10.30 - 11.30amWhere Ryde Library Cost Gold coin contributionBookings 9952 8352

Composting & Wormfarming WorkshopCompost is great for a healthy garden and is a valuable organic resource that helps us reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill. Get advice on how to set up your own compost bin or worm farm so you can reduce your rubbish output by up to 50%, save water and money whilst nourishing your plants. Light refreshments will be provided for morning tea.

When Saturday 6 DecemberTime 10.00am - 12 noonCost FreeBookings Essential, call 9952 8222.

PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD

SecondHand Saturday Garage SaleThe next Council Cleanup is for residents living in Zone 1 this Monday 8 December.Why not hold a garage sale prior to your cleanup and prevent re-usable items going to landfill as well as put cash in your pocket!City of Ryde will advertise your garage sale in the local press and on our website on the Wednesday prior to the event. Simply register 10 business days in advance at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/secondhandsaturday

This week’s Garage Sale Locations for Saturday 6 December from 9.00am:• 33 Mirool Street Denistone West The above applications are not ‘designated development’ under the terms of the

Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, and the City of Ryde is the authority responsible for the determination of the applications. Anyone may make submissions concerning these applications. Submissions are required to be in writing. They should be addressed to the General Manager and sent by post, email or fax or delivered in person to the Civic Centre or the Ryde Planning and Business Centre. Should the submission be by way of objection to the proposal, the submission should specify the grounds of objection. The City of Ryde has resolved that all submissions received in relation to rezoning and development applications will be publicly accessible on request. The supply of personal information is voluntary. However if you choose to make an anonymous submission it may be given less weight (or no weight) in the overall consideration of the application. All of the above applications and accompanying information may be inspected electronically at the Ryde Planning and Business Centre, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday during the period in which submissions may be made. (Please note: on the second Thursday of each month the hours are 10.00am to 5.00pm.) To make an appointment call the Customer Service Centre on 9952 8222 or go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/planningandbusiness

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVEDCouncil has received the following Local Development Applications and these will be referred to the Joint Regional Planning Panel constituted under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act for determination as the capital investment value exceeds $20 million.Property: 110 Princes Street & 259 Morrison Road, RydeLocal Development Application No. 2014/0522Applicant: Frasers PutneyConstruction of 3 residential flat buildings comprising 131 apartments, construction of 15 dwellings, provision of 187 parking spaces at ground and basement level, infrastructure works, landscaping and public domain works, and establishment and use of a temporary car park during construction . The residential flat buildings will range in height from 6 to 7 storeys and the dwe llings from 2 to 3 storeys. Please note this application was a Concept Plan Approval under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. The Concept Plan was approved by the Planning Assessment Commission. Property: 1-17 Delhi Road, North RydeLocal Development Application No. LDA2014/0517Applicant: Australand North North Ryde Development Pty LtdConstruction of a mixed use development comprising of 4 buildings with a maximum height of 14 storeys (above basement levels). The development will contain 380 apartments and 3 separate retail tenancy spaces. Two levels of basement car parking containing 424 spaces and ancillary uses are proposed. Vehicular access is proposed via Station Street. The development also includes a publicly accessible central plaza and associated landscaping works. Submissions regarding the above applications must be lodged no later than 24 December 2014.

COUNCIL CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN OUR CITY

WALK THE WEST RYDE TRAIL

SEE THE SHOPFRONT SCULPTURES

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WIN A $50 VOUCHERwww.ryde.nsw.gov.au/sculpturetrail

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VOTING OPEN

FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 6.00 – 10.00PM (MOVIE TO COMMENCE AT 8.15PM) Eastwood PlazaSCREENING ELF [PG]• Donate a gold coin to decorate your own

Elf ears, and get your movie popcorn• Dance performances & live music• Bring low seating or cushions - some seating

will be available• This movie is presented with subtitles for the

deaf and hearing impaired community

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Movie

Sunday 7 December • 3.00 - 7.00pm • Ryde Park

www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/christmas

Fun Day4 Kids

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At City of Ryde, our policy is that gifts and benefits are not accepted. It is very important that our community understand that we provide services, give advice and make decisions that are ethical, honest and transparent. A Thank You is Enough.

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Register your house in the Christmas Lights Showcase and Council will promote your location so the community can share in your spirit of Christmas.Registrations now open at: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/christmas

Santa • slides and rides • sausage sizzle • entertainment • craft • giant sandpit

For more information or in the event of wet weather go to: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/christmas

FEATURED INFORMATION SESSION

Ryde Local Environment Plan (LEP) 2014 and Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 Information Session LEP 2014 and DCP 2014 bring together controls for land in the City of Ryde based on a city-wide study that researched future housing, environmental, transport and employment needs. This information session will provide general information on the LEP 2014 and DCP 2014, including details on the controls for dual occupancy and changes to our Town Centres such as Eastwood, West Ryde and Top Ryde. When Wednesday 10 December Time 6.00 – 7.30pm Where Level 5 Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street, RydeCost Free Bookings Essential, call 9952 8222

Additional parkingRecent consultation with retailers in Chatham Road, West Ryde, has resulted in the installation of three additional timed parking spots, ahead of schedule. Monday - Friday 1/2 hour parking between 10.00am to 3.00pm No Stopping 6.00am to 10.00am, 3.00pm to 7.00pm Saturdays 1/2 hour parking from 8.30am to 12.30pmSundays Unrestricted all day

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