2021 Announcements AstraZeneca and Pfizer available at The Bill Crews Foundation vaccination hub - The Bill Crews Foundation is providing AstraZeneca or Pfizer to the general public every Thursday in Ashfield from 1pm - 4pm. Avoid overcrowding in popular areas - Council is asking people to try out new areas amid worrying crowding on popular paths such as the Bay Run. Callan Park tree removal - Council removed 10 trees on Friday 26 February 2021 from land it leases in Callan Park for sports fields. Celebrate South King Street - Celebrate the vibrant, creative and ever-evolving shopping, dining and entertainment precinct that is south King Street. Celebrate South King Street 2023 - Celebrate the vibrant, creative and ever-evolving shopping, dining and entertainment precinct that is south King Street. Council asks government to speed up ‘exempt developments’. - Council has written to the NSW Planning Minister requesting urgent approval of the Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities proposal COVID-19 Disaster Payment - Find out if you’re eligible for the Australian Government COVID-19 Disaster Payment. Donate toys for pre-school aged children - Bring a little sunshine and sparkle this Christmas to disadvantaged families doing it tough across NSW. EOIs now open for community spaces at Summer Hill and Steel Park - Two opportunities: manage and operate the Summer Hill Neighbourhood Centre and operate the Steel Park Community Rooms, Marrickville Footpath and road inspections - Council’s contractor will be undertaking detailed video imaging and condition assessments. Future of Newtown Festival - have your say - Complete a short survey on the future of Newtown Festival Get vaccinated Inner West - As part of the get vaccinated campaign we have created banners, flyers and videos to get this important message out to our community. Love Your Waterways - Help tackle the problem of litter and other pollution in local waterways and enter the Love Your Waterways competition. Marrickville Library service disruption - The Youth Area, Level 1 is currently closed due to emergency maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience. Recent DAs and Determinations - See all Council's recent Development Applications and Determinations Reconciliation Week in the Inner West - Inner West Council will celebrate National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June. Register now for the $5,000 Alfresco Restart Rebate - The NSW Government is offering a rebate of up to $5,000 as part of a $66 million Alfresco Restart Package to help the hospitality, arts and music sectors recover from the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions. Short term rental accommodation - The NSW Government has introduced new rules allowing for short term rental accommodation. Hosts will need to comply with the new rules by 1 November. WestConnex settlement issues in Richard Murden Reserve - Statement from Council