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News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (April 2020)
Posted on 7th April 2020
Margaret Sheppard Margaret Sheppard, a retired librarian and long-time member of the Society and our Subcommittee, died on 10 March surrounded by her family. A wake to celebrate Margaret’s life and to say thankyou to the community for being so kind to her over the years was held at Rothwell Lodge in Ferry Rd, the […]
Yelvertoft
Posted on 30th March 2020
Some members will be aware the owner / developer of Yelvertoft, recently lodged another DA in relation to this property. Yelvertoft is a Locally Listed Heritage Item No 1637 and is located at 75 Hereford Street Forest Lodge. The previous 2017 DA was refused by City of Sydney, and the developer subsequently appealed to the Land […]
Ernest Pedersen Reserve in Ferry Rd
Posted on 16th December 2019
The working group (Ferry Road Bushcare Group – Jenna Reed Burns and Iain Gibson; Glebe Society – Andrew Wood; City of Sydney – Chris Thomas [Manager Design] and Helen Rogers [Design Manager]) met in Town Hall House on Thursday 21 November to consider the City’s revised plans for the Reserve. The new plans have fully […]
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (February 2020)
Posted on 27th February 2020
The City of Sydney’s Working Group has drawn up revised plans for Ernest Pedersen Reserve which incorporate the design of the original front garden of the adjacent Rothwell House. The Group was chaired by Chris Thomas, Manager Design, City of Sydney and the other members were Helen Rogers, Design Manager, City of Sydney, local Ferry […]
The Sydney Fish Market redevelopment update
Posted on 27th February 2020
In early January 2020 The Glebe Society was invited to meet with representatives of Infrastructure NSW to engage in early discussions on the redevelopment of the current Sydney Fish Market and the Bank St precinct. Representing the Glebe Society were Lesley Lynch, Asa Wahlquist and Brian Fuller. Whilst there was not a significant advance on […]
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (December 2019)
Posted on 16th December 2019
Glebe’s 7th spring bird survey – report from Judy Christie This year’s annual bird survey took place on Sunday 20 October in cool, sunny conditions with 17 people meeting in Paddy Gray Reserve at 6.45 am to sign on and be allocated sites. A total of 9 teams set out to survey sites across Glebe […]
RJ Williams Lodge – 274 Glebe Point Rd
Posted on 27th February 2020
The Glebe Society would like to thank Jamie Parker MP for attending a meeting organised by local residents to discuss Wesley Mission’s proposed plans for the redevelopment of RJ Williams Lodge. More than 70 residents attended this meeting. This site has been vacant since 2010, following the death of a resident who fell from his […]
Glebe Island Multi-User Facility (MUF)
Posted on 21st February 2020
The NSW Port Authority has now approved its plan for a 24-hour shipping port and storage facility for construction materials at Glebe Island. There were many submissions opposing the inadequate amenity protections, particularly at night. In response, the Port Authority promised a precinct-wide noise policy and mandatory protocols for all vessels with 24-hour monitoring and […]
Public submissions show strong opposition to Infrastructure NSW’s plans for the new Sydney Fish Market
Posted on 16th December 2019
The deadline for submissions in response to the DAs for the redevelopment of the Sydney Fish Market (SFM) was 13 November 2019. The Society’s submission concentrated on the following issues: A lack of an acceptable financial business case that justifies the additional expenditure of building over water versus redeveloping the current land site. The early […]
Missed Opportunities for Housing in Glebe
Posted on 3rd December 2019
As we are all aware Glebe is unique as to its blend of private and public housing. The character of Glebe is inextricably linked to this mix and it is reflected in the diverse nature of our population. According to Forest Lodge and Glebe Coordination Group (FLAG), in 2015 around 4,000 people lived in public […]
Very Good News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (November 2019)
Posted on 15th November 2019
What was that small brown bird in John Street Reserve? Anne Britt from St James Ave recently saw a small brown bird in the habitat garden in John Street Reserve. From Anne’s description, Sophie Golding, Urban Ecology Coordinator, City of Sydney, decided it could have been a small insect eating bird, a Brown Thornbill (Acanthiza […]
DA is Out But Moving the Sydney Fish Market Makes No Sense!
Posted on 28th October 2019
The objections to the new site relate to the lack of a business case, loss of unrestricted 24 hour access to the foreshore, loss of potential for a waterfront to Wentworth Park amenity, and access and transport implications.
Submission to City of Sydney about Retail on Glebe Point Road
Posted on 28th October 2019
The Society recently made a submission the City of Sydney in relation to Glebe Point Road retail.
Society’s 1972 Plan for Public Transport, Not Expressways
Posted on 28th October 2019
In its ultimately successful campaign to prevent the two expressways that would have trifurcated Glebe, the Society produced its first monograph in 1972.
My NBN Story – a cautionary tale
Posted on 8th August 2019
Apparently about 75% of homes are now connected to NBN. That means that in 25%, including many in Glebe, people are waiting anxiously to find out what happens next. When I mention NBN most people have experienced or know of horror stories, for instance back to base burglar alarms seem to be incompatible with NBN. […]
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (May 2019)
Posted on 3rd May 2019
Importantly, the Glebe Palmerston and Surrounds Landcare Group has reported that the City has set up some personal accident insurance to cover all volunteers, up to the age of 75, working in Glebe’s parks.
Looking for a Convenor, Transport and Traffic Subcommittee
Posted on 3rd May 2019
The role of Convenor, Transport and Traffic for the Glebe Society will interest you.
NBN Rollout
Posted on 3rd May 2019
A window of opportunity exists to get the NBN rolled-out right in Glebe & Forest Lodge – can you help?
A Tram is a Tram is a Tram …?
Posted on 1st April 2019
After a life of no more than 18 years, the last of the Variotrams, No. 2107 has gone into retirement at the Sydney Tramway Museum at Loftus.
Proposal to Make Harold Park Off-leash for Dogs
Posted on 1st April 2019
The City of Sydney invites feedback on a proposal to make the grass lawn of Harold Park ‘off-leash’.
A Total Disregard for Our Heritage Streetscapes?
Posted on 1st April 2019
Unsightly plastic NBN conduit and cabling.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (March 2019)
Posted on 14th March 2019
The City will soon be installing hives for native stingless bees in Orphan School Creek and Palmerston Ave parks.
Council’s new community strategic plan – Sustainable Sydney 2050
Posted on 14th March 2019
City of Sydney is undertaking an extensive community consultation program for everyone who lives, works and studies in or visits the city.
From the Heritage Subcommittee (March 2019)
Posted on 14th March 2019
Heritage Audit commenced and Toxteth Hotel well
Planning Report (March 2019)
Posted on 14th March 2019
Archbishop moves to Glebe, Bellevue Cafe, Opal Tower and Late-night trading
Revisiting the Fish Market Relocation
Posted on 14th March 2019
This may be a useful moment to consider the state of things with the Bays Precinct, including the new Fish Market site and how effectively the public interest is being protected in relation to critical matters such as housing, transport, open space and other social infrastructure needs.
Update on the Glebe Fox(es)
Posted on 3rd December 2018
In response to the Society’s letter to City of Sydney about the problem of foxes in Glebe, we received a response dated 18 October, from David Riordan, Director of City Services and an expression of concern on behalf of Councillor Kerryn Phelps.
‘Gracious Cycling’
Posted on 3rd December 2018
The City of Sydney has produced a video promoting the art of ‘Gracious Cycling’.
News from Blue Wren Subcommittee (November 2018)
Posted on 3rd December 2018
Sixth annual spring bird survey Thirty different bird species were recorded in this year’s survey, led by Judy Christie, commencing at 7am on Sunday 28 October, which equals the highest number of species recorded. The overall number of 459 birds seen was also a great achievement. Having more surveyors enabled us to cover more areas […]
