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Australia Street, Newtown
Mentions
- Two new parklets endorsed for delivery by June 2026
- Supports local events and street activations in Summer Hill, with direct budget impact.
- Changes street layout and adds public seating/public realm improvements for local users and nearby businesses.
- Affects how this Council-owned land can be used and managed.
- May improve cleanliness and waste practices in busy laneways.
- Families may see a future junior running program, but no start date was confirmed.
Decisions
Lackey Street, Summer Hill event-ready improvements approved
Council endorsed making Lackey Street event-ready and approved ongoing free traffic management services at four Plug and Play venues up to six times per year, adding $76,000 to the 2026/27 operational budget.
Supports local events and street activations in Summer Hill, with direct budget impact.
Australia Street parklets endorsed
Council approved two new parklets in Australia Street, Newtown, with construction planned by the end of June 2026 subject to final design and approvals.
Changes street layout and adds public seating/public realm improvements for local users and nearby businesses.
Topics
Land classification at 3-7 Regent Street, Petersham
Council resolved to classify specified lots and parking spaces at 3-7 Regent Street, Petersham as Operational Land under the Local Government Act 1993.
Affects how this Council-owned land can be used and managed.
Street cleansing service update
Council noted successful operation of new cleansing standards in special entertainment precincts and premium laneways, and rollout of the 'Love your Lanes' education initiative in Enmore, Stanmore and Newtown.
May improve cleanliness and waste practices in busy laneways.
Junior Parkrun work continuing
Council noted Parkrun Australia is reviewing Junior Parkrun nationally while officers continue work to establish one in the Inner West and seek grant support.
Families may see a future junior running program, but no start date was confirmed.
Meetings