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Most kids don’t want the school holidays to end, but for Canterbury-Bankstown Twilight Sports participants getting back to school means
The beginning of a new school term is a reminder that drivers need to be extra vigilant around our schools.
National Road Safety Week runs from 5-12 May and around this time every year, the key message is “Drive So Others Survive!”
But this message is lost on some drivers for the rest of the year.
It comes as no surprise that the majority of road incidents are caused by driver behaviour and speeding. In NSW, speeding results in 40 percent
of road deaths.
Managing speed is everybody’s responsibility and it is pivotal that
we continue to keep our community and ourselves safe.
Whether it’s children crossing the road to school or elderly people on their way to the local shops, everybody is entitled to get to their destination safely – without being another statistic.
There are no shortcuts, and we must all do our part and drive responsibly. Remember, you can also speak up if you are a passenger in a car that is being driven too fast – remind the driver to slow down and be safe.
I am proud of the work our Council is doing to help increase awareness around the dangers of speeding.
Some of the measures include digital speed boards that we regularly move around our City, reduced speed limits in high pedestrian areas, variable speed limit signs with ‘slow down’ messaging and we have even teamed up with local police to enforce the speed limit in key locations.
This year we have stepped up our efforts by designing bin stickers which act as a reminder we should all slow down. We all have a role to play in lowering the statistics.
To help play your part, you can
request your FREE ‘Slow Down in Canterbury-Bankstown’ bin stickers
at cb.city/RoadSafety
And don’t forget if you see someone driving irresponsibly or recklessly report them to the police.
Regards
Clr Bilal El-Hayek
MAYOR
Dear Residents
Mayoral Message
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1 May 2024
Canterbury-Bankstown locals are being urged to jump on board a campaign to bin speeding drivers in the lead up to
Tomorrow we remember the men
and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we all enjoy today.
As in past years, the number of veterans marching has dwindled,
but the force of their spirit and legacy lives on through their children and grandchildren.
Anzac Day is met with mixed emotions. We have a sense of sadness as we remember those killed, but also a sense of pride for their courageous action in defending our nation.
It’s also a day to remember the widows and families left behind by those killed, as well as to think about those currently serving in conflicts around the world.
It is unfortunate that, more than a century on from when our soldiers fought on the Western Front, we continue to see conflict and war around us; conflicts like the war
in Ukraine and the plight of the Palestinian people under siege
in Gaza.
This Anzac day, I encourage everyone to keep our cultural traditions of mateship, courage and sacrifice alive, and to attend a local dawn service to pay your respects.
It could also be an opportunity to take the family into the heart of Sydney and soak up the atmosphere of the Anzac Day march along
George Street.
Be part of the hundreds of thousands of people cheering and waving the Australian flag as our veterans, some marching, others in vehicles, file past.
I am proud of our resilient community that continues to honour the memory of our fallen heroes.
To find an Anzac Day event near you, visit rslnsw.org.au
Lest we forget.
Regards
Clr Bilal El-Hayek
MAYOR
Dear Residents
Mayoral Message
@MayorBilalElHayek
As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics begins, Canterbury-Bankstown’s seniors will be battling it out in a range of
Tim McCaw proudly marches with his five grandchildren from his local RSL to the Lakemba war memorial, wearing replica medals
Bankstown’s brand-new cultural space, with a focus on bringing together the First Nations and non-Indigenous community, is set to open
Raising a child is a time of happiness and fulfilment, but it can also be a time of endless questions
When Bryan Brown spent his childhood adventuring around Panania, he never imagined that he would be writing novels. The Aussie
Ten years ago, this month, former Mayor Khal Asfour officially opened the doors of the brand-new Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre.
It was the beginning of a new
chapter for learning and creativity and a space for students and the community to come together.
As we celebrate this milestone,
I can’t help but think about the profound impact it has had on
our community.
Bankstown Library is not just a building filled with books, but
a place of knowledge and hope
for those who wish to learn.
It is also a place of empowerment, where individuals are equipped with the tools they need to succeed and
a place of enlightenment, where minds are opened, and perspectives are broadened.
But above all, it is a place of unity, where the ties that bind us as a community are strengthened
and celebrated.
With knitting groups, multicultural programs and events, toddler reading groups, homework help, seniors technology classes and
so much more.
I’m proud not only of Bankstown’s Library and Knowledge Centre but all the central learning and meeting points in our City where we see critical thinking, laughter, and knowledge.
Let us come together to honour
our library, not just for the books it holds, but for the invaluable role it plays in shaping the fabric of our community and may it continue to inspire those seeking knowledge and connection.
So next time you visit one of our libraries, be sure to acknowledge the wonderful staff that play a lead role in our learning experience.
Regards
Clr Bilal El-Hayek
MAYOR
Dear Residents
Mayoral Message
@MayorBilalElHayek
