From the Mayor's Desk - Friday 2 October 2009
Date: 02-Oct-09
Author: Alison Davey
Congratulations to John Albury APM, John is the retired Chief Inspector of Cessnock, and he recently received the NSW Police Medal with a 40 year clasp. John joined the NSW Police Force in January 1959 and served at the Traffic Branch No. 20 Division, No. 2 Division, No. 13 Division, Cooma, Berrima, Bathurst, Cessnock, Maitland and the Lower Hunter Lower Area Command. Congratulations John on a magnificent job and our City is a richer place for having you in our community.
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Brian and I recently attended the Anglican Parish of Cessnock/Wollombi Centenary Debutante Ball on Friday 25 September. The debutantes and their partners were exceptional and a credit to the organisers of this prestigious event. Congratulations to May Taggart and her committee members on a great job.
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Cessnock City Council is presently trialling, over a three month period, new operating hours at its Administration Centre. The trial will see the opening hours for the Administration Centre being from 9.00am to 5.00pm. While the closing time of 5.00pm will not change, Council will no longer accept payments after 4.30pm. General enquiries will still be able to be made until 5.00pm. It is intended to monitor the level of community satisfaction during this trial and feedback from the community is encouraged as Council endeavours to provide an improved service to meet the needs of our community.
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Don't forget the date Saturday 10 October as it will be your chance to finally get rid of those unwanted electrical items around your house. The free eWaste Collection will be held on 10 October between 9am and 12 noon at Weston Workers Club Government Road, Weston in the carpark. The new, no cost recycling service is operated by Hunter Resource Recovery (HRR) in Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens Council areas. HRR has also organised for its Lifecycle Collection to be held on this day at the same venue.
All hand held electronic items, microwave ovens, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, mobile phones, computers, printers, fax machines, kitchen appliances and hand tools and household items eg. toys, games, cookware, cutlery and many more items and usable textiles such as clothing, footwear etc can be dropped off on what is being called "Second Hand Saturday". For further information on the collection day phone 1800 838 884 or visit www.lifecyclehunter.com.au. The last e-waste collection day held in Cessnock resulted in 156 participants dropping off more than seven tonnes of unwanted electrical items. This service is for residents only and you will need to provide ID to the staff when you make your drop off. Please note that no commercial quantities will be accepted.
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The Health Community Forum is on again and all members of the public are welcome to attend. Learn about what's happening in health in your area at the next Cessnock Health Service Community Information Forum to be held on Tuesday 20 October commencing at 10am in Meeting Room 1 at Cessnock Community Performing Arts Centre. For further information on the Forum please contact Lesley Miles on 4991 0316
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Brian and I recently attended the Centenary of the Cessnock Fire Brigade celebrations. The NSW Fire Brigades Band and Precision Drill Marching Team commenced the celebrations with a street parade followed by the official ceremony. The Minister for Emergency Services, the Hon. Steve Whan MP, officiated at the celebrations followed by a BBQ luncheon whilst being entertained by the NSW Fire Brigades Band and Precision Drill Marching Team. An added attraction on the day was a display of vintage and modern fire engines. A great day and an opportunity to recogni
