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Community survey results show high levels of satisfaction

Published on 16 May 2023

Residents continue to state a high level of quality of life, and the large majority agree that the Burwood area is a good place to live.

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Creating inclusive and accessible spaces for all

Published on 30 November 2022

Burwood Council is delighted to open the brand new Grant Park Inclusive Play Space, an all-abilities playground in the heart of Enfield.

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Splashing into the future

Published on 20 May 2022

The third stage of Council’s continued investment in the historic Enfield Aquatic Centre was unveiled to the community with great fanfare on Saturday 14 May.

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Meryla Street testing clinic to close

Published on 11 March 2022

Council is advising the community that the Meryla Street COVID Testing Clinic will cease operations on Sunday 13 March.

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“Communities need support to pick up the COVID pieces” – Mayor

Published on 23 December 2021

Burwood Mayor John Faker has today commended the NSW Government for making the common sense decision to reintroduce key public health restrictions, but cautioned that NSW could still sleepwalk into a COVID nightmare if support isn’t given to testing sites and local communities over summer.

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“Shopping with a mask is better for everyone” – Mayor

Published on 17 December 2021

A spike in COVID cases is causing distress for business owners across Burwood, with the memories of an enforced shutdown still at the forefront of their minds. Mayor John Faker believes that there is one simple solution that could give them peace of mind during this challenging time.

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Mayor calls for return of ‘no brainer’ health precautions

Published on 16 December 2021

Within hours of confirmation that NSW has achieved its highest ever daily tally of COVID infections, Burwood Mayor John Faker has called on the NSW Government to reinstate basic health precautions in a pre-emptive move to limit the impact of the virus on a community struggling to bounce back from a challenging year.

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