Annual Reports
Blue Wren Subcommittee Annual Report 2021-2022
Posted on 11th September 2022
The sighting of a superb fairy wren in a Glebe garden in early 2022 was a cause for great celebration by the Blue Wren Subcommittee. This last year, the Subcommittee continued its work on habitat as well as the annual Spring Bird Survey, the annual Biodiversity Lecture, the Craney Small Grant and many hours of volunteering by the Bushcare teams. Add to that the Subcommittee’s input on planning around The Hill, a wildlife corridor, Council’s Street Tree Plan and local Crown Lands.
President’s Annual Report 2021-2022
Posted on 8th August 2022
In his President’s Report, Ian Stephenson announced that the Society is looking for Convenors for two Subcommittees – Community Development and Environment. He also reports on the National Trust’s ‘No Time to Spare II’ exhibition at the Riverside Theatre, Parramatta.
Society’s audited financial statements for 2020-2021 now available
Posted on 4th March 2022
As those who attended the 2021 AGM will recall, the auditors were unable to complete their Report in time for the AGM because of unprecedented demand for their services by businesses affected by COVID-19.
President’s Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 5th November 2021
On Sunday 10 October, 46 members attended the 2021 AGM, via zoom. Below is the report by outgoing President, Janet Wahlquist, followed by details of the Commendations bestowed upon three members for their contributions to the Society.
Planning Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 1st October 2021
Glebe is a special place. Its survival owes much to contingency. Social diversity created a remarkable architectural and cultural legacy. The year 2021 has reminded us that we cannot take the protection of Glebe’s social and urban character for granted. The City of Sydney’s well-considered Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plans are being undermined by State and Local governments.
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 1st October 2021
The big news from the Communications Subcommittee for 2021 is the upgrade of the Glebe Society’s website, which is now looking fantastic. It has also supported the Planning Convenor in producing a series of six videos about the issues affecting Glebe – see our YouTube channel. The subcommittee has also been busy with the Bulletin, Facebook and Twitter.
The Glebe Society’s 2021 AGM
Posted on 14th September 2021
Find out what the Glebe Society has been doing over the past year. Read about or watch the 2021 AGM including reports from the President and each subcommittee. See who received a Commendation this year.
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 14th September 2021
As ever, the Heritage Subcommittee has been working hard to preserve the heritage of Glebe and Forest Lodge – and never have the odds been so heavily stacked against heritage protection.
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 13th September 2021
The Community Development Subcommittee maintained a range of activities in collaboration with other community groups during the year, despite restrictions related to COVID-19.
Transport & Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 13th September 2021
The Management Committee continued working in transport and traffic matters even though the subcommittee did not have a convenor in 2020-2021. Particular concerns were the traffic associated with the building of the new Fish Markets and the Bridge Rd cycleway.
Blue Wren Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 13th September 2021
The Blue Wren Subcommittee was active this year, despite COVID. Read about the subcommittee’s work on biodiversity and environmental protection.
Blue Wren Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 17th October 2020
The Subcommittee has 13 members and met in person on four occasions during the year. The volunteers of our bushcare/landcare groups in Glebe continued to work to value, retain and enhance biodiversity in Glebe and Forest Lodge, and its bays and foreshores, for current and future generations. Not surprisingly COVID-19 impacted on our activities in the second half of the year. We did not hold our regular meetings, our autumn party (to which all our bushcare volunteers are invited) and the award of the Craney Biodiversity Grants to our local preschools and schools were cancelled, and the annual biodiversity lecture was postponed. Further, no planting days were organised by our buschcare volunteers from mid-March until July, when they recommenced in Orphan School Creek Park under the COVID-safe rules set-up by the City.
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 17th October 2020
I wish to express my appreciation to all subcommittee members for their passion, dedication and collaboration as a team. Some of our work is highlighted below.
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 17th October 2020
This past year the Community sub-group has continued to undertake actions and projects aimed at strengthening links with the wider Glebe community wherever possible. This continues to be one of the guiding principles behind our activities. This report will essentially outline those activities according to the type of activity and the community partner(s) with which we have engaged.
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 16th October 2020
During the past year, we continued to coordinate and oversee the Society’s various media – the Bulletin, websites, Facebook pages, Twitter, YouTube, Update Emails to members and Eventbrite. We have also sought to assist the Society’s management committee and subcommittees with their communications.
Environment Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 16th October 2020
The proposed new Sydney Fish Market building has been the main focus of the Environment Subcommittee for the past year. Activities have included attending stakeholder meetings about the proposed plan and lobbying politicians.
Bays & Foreshores Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 16th October 2020
The past year has been both intensive and possibly the most significant in the 12 years of my engagement with the redevelopment of the Bays Precinct. The central agenda has been the acceleration of planning for the redevelopment of the Blackwattle Bay foreshores as part of the NSW Government’s larger agenda for the redevelopment of the Western Harbour Precinct including the Pyrmont Peninsula.
Presidents’ Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 16th October 2020
Three members performed the role of Glebe Society President in 2019-2020. Here are their reports to the 2020 AGM.
Planning Subcommittee Annual Report 2018-2019
Posted on 13th September 2019
by Neil Macindoe, from Bulletin 7/2019 September In 1969 the fledgling Glebe Society faced enormous problems. Glebe was about to be shredded by major expressways. A corrupt Council was determined to knock down heritage buildings and replace them with cheap three (or more) storey blocks of units or similar dwellings. The waterfront was lined with […]
Bays & Foreshores Subcommittee Annual Report 2018-2019
Posted on 13th September 2019
The last 12 months have been dominated by issues relating to the planned relocation of the Sydney Fish Market and the future use of the current site.
President’s Annual Report 2018-2019
Posted on 9th September 2019
by Verity Firth, President, 2019 I feel very privileged to have been the President of The Glebe Society in its 50th anniversary year. The week-long community festival in late June was a wonderful example of the capacity of the Glebe Society to organise, mobilise and throw a good party. The launch of the Glebe Community […]
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2018-2019
Posted on 9th September 2019
by Janice Challinor Over the past year the Community Development Subcommittee has focused principally on activities designed to engage with, and provide practical support for, the wider Glebe community. Diane Hutchinson’s idea, to create Kitchen Starter Packs (KSP) for families leaving Elsie Refuge and moving to their own accommodation began in the previous year, and […]
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2018-2019
Posted on 2nd August 2019
by Virginia Simpson-Young, Communications Convenor, from Bulletin 6/2019 (August) Members of the subcommittee are Virginia Simpson-Young (convenor), Peter Thorogood (website technical person), Flavia Morello, who replaced Andrew Botros (web content manager), Allan Hogan (Facebook admin), Phil Young (mailout team coordinator and Update email creator), Sarah Fogg, Carole Herriman, Bruce Davis, Bill Simpson-Young and Lyn Milton. […]
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2018-2019
Posted on 7th July 2019
Brian Fuller, Convenor Heritage Subcommittee, from Bulletin 7/2019 September Membership Members of the Heritage Subcommittee are: Lydia Bushell, Fiona Campbell, Margaret Cody, Lyn Collingwood, Peter Crawshaw, Brian Fuller, Rodney Hammett, Robert Hannan, Allan Hogan, Joseph King, Ted McKeown and Jude Paul. During the year Ted relinquished the role of convenor and the Subcommittee is indebted to […]
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 31st August 2018
The Communications Subcommittee manages The Bulletin. Glebe Society web sites, Glebe Society Facebook pages, Glebe Society Update Emails and a YouTube Channel and organises some events.
Blue Wrens Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 31st August 2018
The Subcommittee continued to play a special role in assisting the activities of each of the six volunteer bushcare/landcare groups working in Glebe’s parks.
Planning Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 31st August 2018
This report is largely a look at the present and future in the light of the Better Planning Network seminar.
The 2018 Glebe Society AGM
Posted on 31st August 2018
The AGM was held on Sunday 19 August at the Glebe Town Hall.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 6th August 2018
During this year, the Transport and Traffic committee has been involved in a variety of issues, from the WestConnex behemoth to cycling facilities, pedestrian safety and parking management in Glebe and Forest Lodge.
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 6th August 2018
Kitchen Starter Packs, fundraising for Centipede, the Old Fire Station and the Elsie Mural.
