News and Articles

A joint statement by Merri Southwood (Independent, East Ward), Bridget Kennedy (Independent, Central Ward), Kathy Bryla (Independent, Central Ward), and Rochelle Flood (The Greens, West Ward)

I issued my community survey in June and at the same time had meetings with community groups throughout Lane Cove. I am very grateful to all those that responded and took the time to tell me what they want their council to do for them next.

The human-animal bond is a deep and mutually beneficial relationship between humans and animals that has significant emotional, psychological, and physical benefits. This bond is characterised by a strong connection and interaction that can positively impact both parties.

"Creative projects aimed at enriching a sense of community identity...can not only affirm the value of social and cultural diversity but also allow for an avowal of the importance of community in an uncertain world.” - Martin M & Smith P. (2009).

Lane Cove Council was infomed by the NSW Department of Planning that their housing target is to be 3,400 new completed homes by 2029. It is not yet confirmed if the homes approved to be developed in the St Leonards South Precinct will contibute to meeting this target.

Lane Cove Council Solar Made Simple Workshop was held on 19 March 2024. It was a community led night to educate on the cost saving benfits of converting your home to solar power. In The Cove published an article which I contributed to, read here.

On the third Friday of every month Clr Kennedy and I gather at Nibu Cafe with the community to craft,chat and coffee. Join us at 11am and you can come even without your craft to just chat.

In March 2024, Lane Cove council moved their public forum night to the Monday night in the week prior to the Ordinary Council meeting on the Thursday night. This is not ideal, the community now has less time to read through the business papers prior to the night of speaking. I was interviewed by The Guardian and you can read here.