ABOUT COUNCIL - Parramatta City Council - NSW Government

WHAT WE DODeputy Lord Mayor, Councillor McDermott helps out with the Australia DayQueensland Flood AppealCouncil introduced a Thursday Parramatta Farmer’s Market in Church Street MallThe origins of Parramatta’s heritage assets are now accessible via mobilephone applications such as DigiMacqNew Parramatta street signs, hot off the Depot’s pressCouncil manages and maintains a wide range of assetsincluding buildings, other critical structures such as bridges,and open space. The assets Council holds in trust for itscommunity include 42 tennis courts, 32 sportsgrounds,two swimming centres, 13 public toilets, six libraries, threeperforming arts theatres, three community centres, foursenior citizen outreach centres, five childcare centres, sixearly childhood centres, 300 parks and reserves, not tomention cycle ways, walking tracks and skate parks.We also deliver a large number of services to our residential,business and not-for-profit communities. Council helps localresidents to feel connected through the activities it providesat our seniors leisure and learning centres, childcare centresand libraries and sporting grounds, to name a few. Council’skeep fit school holiday activities are a boon to busy familiesand our Meals on Wheels, walking groups and lawn mowingservices provide a helping hand for elderly residents.As well as repairing and maintaining key assets such as roads,footpaths and community halls, Council plays a key role inrevitalising the City. Progressing the redevelopment of CivicPlace, upgrading neighbourhood centres, fostering designexcellence and assisting organisations who want to relocateto Parramatta to achieve their goals.Conserving and rehabilitating our remnant naturalbushland and improving the quality of the City’s waterwaysremains high on Council’s agenda, as does bringing diversecommunities together to celebrate cultural events andperformances. And as well as shaping our City into the futureand securing substantial discretionary funding, Council workswith State and Federal Government agencies to improveintegrated public transport for Western Sydney and pathwaysto employment while tackling such issues as homelessnessand affordable housing.36 PARRAMATTA CITY COUNCIL - ANNUAL REPORT 2010/11