Councillor David Roenfeldt - Lane Cove

We're so proud of our team who took part in today's Lane Cove Fun Run at great personal expense to their bodies 😂

Go Ken! Ken Quail - Labor for Central Ward, Lane Cove

We're so proud of our team who took part in today's Lane Cove Fun Run at great personal expense to their bodies 😂

Go Ken!

Lane Cove Labor is committed to working with the Federal Government to address gender-based violence.

We believe the steps needed to address the shocking rise in women killed by intimate partners requires engagement at all levels of government.

Our policy includes:
• campaigning for the provision of qualified caseworkers trained to support children from families fleeing abuse;
• a program to access existing short and intermediate term emergency accommodation; and
• over the next term, advocate to keep women and children in their home and shift the burden to leave from victim-survivor to abuser.

According to the North Sydney Police Area Command up to 70% of domestic violence/abuse goes unreported on the North Shore.

Working together, we can make the change that is so desperately needed.

Check out our page for more information.

Authorised by Rachel Baker, Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch), 20 Cobden Avenue Lane Cove NSW 2066

I am at the Lane Cove Council civic centre with Katie M Little and Ken Quail - Labor for Central Ward, Lane Cove for prepoll.

We are all so proud of Lane Cove Labor practical and sustainable policies, and we look forward to representing our community on Lane Cove Council.

Please stop and say hi; we're here to answer your questions.

Lane Cove Labor is committed to working with all levels of government to end the epidemic of domestic abuse and violence.

We are proud of our policies that will ensure that every level of government takes the issue of domestic abuse seriously.

We believe everyone deserves to be safe and we are committed to helping make that happen.

Thank you Anthony Albanese for taking the lead.

On Wednesday Night at the Meet the Candidates Event at the Greenwich Sailing Club I was asked the question 'Does the proposed offleash dog park encroach into the C2 zoned area?' I incorrectly answered NO and need to correct the record. I enquired today and received the following response from Council:

"A portion of the northern end of Bob Campbell Oval has a zoning of C2 – Environmental Conservation (shaded in yellow in the below plan). This area was a grassed area and had a portion of the old playground in it. It was not bushland before the upgrade works commenced and our historical photos show that it has never been bushland.

Council is aware of the concerns being raised regarding the plans for the C2 zoned area within the Bob Campbell Oval Masterplan. There are no changes to the plans for this area; Council remains committed to restoring the existing bushland in the local area, including at BCO. Please refer below to some clarification to assist in improving awareness as to how the Masterplan is being implemented:

• The Masterplan reflects Council’s commitment to ‘restore existing bushland in C2 zoned area and create vegetation buffer between two zoned areas’

• There are no changes to the above commitment

• The existing bushland in the C2 zoned area which is marked on all maps within the Masterplan will be regenerated

• A bushland interface with the grassed area within C2 zone will be created, this process has already commenced and is not part of the scope of the current Tendered works

• There was never any intention by Council’s plans to create bushland over the existing grassed area. The grassed area and the existing park benches are being retained as they are used for bushcare related activities.

• Within the Masterplan the number 5 appears indicatively well away from the interface with the other zone (see image further below); there is no indication as to where the buffer starts or stops

• It is clear on the Masterplan that the new tree planting area does not fall within the C2 zone

Council is also aware of commentary around the interface with the off-leash dog area.

• Bob Campbell Oval is currently entirely off-leash

• Upon completion only the northern portion of Bob Campbell Oval will be a fenced off-leashed dog area

• This fence will prevent off-leash dogs from entering the bushland

• The off-leash dog area will replace the existing playground which will be removed and the disturbed area will be turfed as it is located within the new dog off-leash area

For ease of use, the map and key on the public signage does not include all details contained within the Masterplan, Tender etc. This is consistent with other public signage installed for our Major Projects. The sign therefore will not be updated with additional figures and notes regarding specific demarcation lines – the image used is consistently sourced from the Masterplan. However, Council will update the project image on the website to indicate the location of the new off-leash area."

I hope this now provides clarity.

Last night I had the great pleasure to meet Daniel Mookhey, MLC, NSW Treasurer at a community event hosted by Lane Cove Labor.

He discussed toll roads and motorways, processes for state grants for projects and the role of Councils in providing sporting facilities.

Did you know that up to 70% of domestic abuse experienced by women on the Lower North Shore goes unreported?* Just because you haven't seen it or personally experienced it, doesn't mean it's not happening in our community.

People working with victim-survivors recognise the impact of domestic abuse on women and children.

Domestic abuse is an on-going repeated pattern of escalating behaviour.

It can include physical violence, psychological manipulation, coercive control or a lack of financial freedom. Domestic abuse affects both physical and mental health of the whole family , work productivity, friendships, and school attendance.

Lane Cove Labor is proud of our headline commitment to support a range of strategies for women and children at risk.

We believe the steps needed to address the shocking rise in women killed by intimate partners requires engagement at all levels of government.

Our policy includes:
• campaigning for the provision of qualified caseworkers trained to support children from families fleeing abuse;
• a program to access existing short and intermediate term emergency accommodation; and
• over the next term, advocate to keep women and children in their home and shift the burden to leave from victim-survivor to abuser.

Check out our page for more information.

*North Sydney Police Area Command

Authorised by Rachel Baker, Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch), 20 Cobden Avenue Lane Cove NSW 2066

The best prime minister we never had.

It was a pleasure to meet with quite a few residents at the Meet the Candidates event at the Greenwich Sailing Club last nIght. There appeared to be some at the event that believed that the public forum meeting being changed to a Monday night was permanent. As you can see from the resolution adopted at the Extra-ordinary Council Meeting on 26th February 2024, the policy was only a trial until being reviewed in September 2024.

Prepoll for the 2024 Local Government Election is now open.

If you need to vote before election day on the Saturday 14 September, head over to the Cove Room at the Lane Cove Council building and vote.

Say Hi to our candidates on the way in and make sure you stop and chat if you have any questions.

Thanks to the tireless advocacy of Councillor Penny Pedersen - RYDE , the NSW State Government will deliver up to $30,000 to Lane Cove Council towards the delivery of Kayak Dingy rack and kayak slip at
🛶 Magdala Park, North Ryde;
🛶 Cunninghams Reach Lane Cove;
🛶 and Dingy Rack at Dunois Reserve Woodford Bay

Vote for Ken Quail - Labor for Central Ward, Lane Cove so we can do even more for the community.

Check out our policies at www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Lane Cove Labor does what it says it will do.

During the 2022 State Election campaign, Labor Candidate for Lane Cove, Councillor Penny Pedersen - RYDE advocated for additional funds to improve the drainage at Stringybark Creek.

The NSW Government has committed to providing up to $40000 to do just that!

Lane Cove Labor ensured that Lane Cove Council committed to undertaking a Master plan for the Stringybark Creek Reserve.

Labor works for everyone so that everyone can play.

Check out our policies at www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Was letterboxing in the Greenwich Peninsula this morning. Did you know that Lane Cove Council aim to upgrade two of our playground parks each year? I learned that Leemon Reserve is next with consultation scheduled to close on 16th September.

Lane Cove Labor understands the desperate need for affordable housing all over Sydney.

We will continue to work with the the NSW State Government to develop medium density housing with the inclusion of affordable housing.

Check out our policies at www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Good news on Sport and Recreation Facility update for August, All the piling work has been completed and now onto completion of ground slabs. Before you know it, the concrete works will be done. You can find all the monthly construction updates here.

Sport and Recreation Centre The latest updates about the Sport and Recreation Centre at 180 River Road, Lane Cove.

St Leonards South is evolving into a lively part of Sydney’s lower north shore with a range of restaurants, cafes, small businesses and new apartments.⁣
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Lane Cove Labor will propose the creation of a small summer time water playground in Newlands Park for local families to enjoy. It will operate as a normal playground in the winter months. ⁣

If Check out our other policies, supported by each candidate at https://www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Lane Cove Labor members, candidates and Councillors are committed to ensuring Lane Cove is a safe and accessible place for all, regardless of their abilities; ensuring everyone can enjoy participating in and contributing to our community.

We will work to provide pedestrian friendly crossings and better maintenance of our footpaths.

Check out our policies at www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Lane Cove Labor acknowledges the Cameraygal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work.

We respect first peoples continuous connection to country, water, skies and community and celebrate their unique place in our shared national identity.

We will actively support the Bennelong Reconciliation Group’s move to truth telling and treaty as a way to value and support our local Indigenous culture.

Labor councillors will advocate for an Indigenous arts festival as part of Lane Cove’s annual calendar of community events.

Check out our policies at www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Our candidate for Lane Cove's West Ward, Katie M Little is up at the Stringybark Reserve with Councillor Penny Pedersen - RYDE

Thanks to Penny's tireless advocacy, the NSW State Government has funded 40,000 for improved drainage.

Labor delivers to Lane Cove!

Councillor Andrew Zbik - Lane Cove LaneCoveALP

I'm up at the Stringybark Reserve with Councillor Penny Pedersen - RYDE.

Thanks to Penny's tireless advocacy, the NSW State Government has funded 40,000 for improved drainage.

Labor delivers to Lane Cove and I am proud to be part of the Lane Cove Labor team.

LaneCoveALP

This morning Lane Cove Labor's lead candidates Katie Little - West Ward, Ken Quail - Central Ward and David Roenfeldt - East Ward were joined by Penny Pedersen - Ryde East Ward at Tambourine Bay Park to celebrate the completion of a new accessible FRP boardwalk and the installation of additional seating on this track. Penny when running as the Lane Cove Labor candidate for Lane Cove promised at the last NSW State Election to secure a $10,000 grant from the Minns State Government for the upgraded works to the pathway to the Tambourine Bay Boat Shed. Lane Cove Council have competed the works which now has improved accessibility for all. Lane Cove Labor delivers!

Lane Cove Labor intends to ensure that everyone has access to the appropriate medical care for urgent non-life threatening conditions, freeing up life saving resources in major hospital emergency departments.

Lane Cove Labor is committed to working with all levels of government to get our community an Urgent Care Clinic.

Check out our policies at www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Our candidate for Lane Cove's West Ward is at the Stringybark Creek Reserve with Councillor Penny Pedersen - RYDE .

Thanks to Penny's tireless advocacy, the NSW State Government has funded 40,000 for improved drainage.

Labor delivers to Lane Cove and I am proud to be part of the Lane Cove Labor team.

LaneCoveALP Jerome Laxale MP

Labor’s long history of supporting and encouraging the performing arts goes back to the 1970’s and has blossomed since.

Lane Cove Labor is committed to continuing that tradition by investigating the feasibility of creating a Canopy in St Leonards at Wadanggari Park. It will offer local performers and artists an opportunity to showcase their skills and future proof our performance spaces for many years to come.

Check out our policies at www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Lane Cove Labor will work to fast track the restoration of the 100 year-old Jean Michell Lucretia Baths in Longueville.

The Baths are a valuable and unique part of our local history. Their restoration will give generations of locals a cost free natural place to cool down on Sydney’s hot summer days.

Check out our policies at www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Was in Greenwich this morning with Heather Ogilvie chatting to locals (and out of areas!) on issues that matter to them. Took the opportunity to share with them our idea of a modest water play park at Newlands Park! You can catch our policies for the next term of Council at: https://www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Lane Cove Labor is excited about how well the build of the Sports and Recreation Centre is progressing.

This vital piece of outstanding infrastructure meets the highest environmental standards and was designed to reflect community needs and expectations.

Labor Councillors have actively supported progress of the project’s development and build. They will continue to provide sound, streamlined project management to ensure timely delivery of the $81mil facility.

Check out our policies at https://www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024

Lane Cove Labor is committed go providing better shops and services in Lane Cove North, and advocating for a small grocery store in the social housing redevelopment on Mindarie Street.

Without an appropriate neighbourhood centre, the rapidly growing community of the Mowbray Road Precinct are forced to drive to the village for basic services, increasing traffic and reducing incidental activity.

Mindarie Park is a wonderful space; ideal for families with children. However there is an opportunity to provide more community-minded public spaces and cater to the broader needs of the entire community.

Lane Cove Labor will continue to advocate for this, to the NSW Government, on behalf of our community.

Check out our policies at www.lanecovelabor.org.au/policies_2024