Mosman Now - Spring 2014 by Mosman Council

Issue 7 Spring 2014

MOSMANNOW NEWSLETTER Parking consultation moves to next phase The consultation period for Council's Parking Survey has now ended and Council's consultants are busy finalising a report summarising the responses received. There were over 340 responses to the questionnaire completed by residents, visitors and businesses of Mosman. As part of the consultation, Council held workshops for residents and businesses to elicit feedback, discuss parking needs and to talk about parking solutions implemented in other areas. An overwhelming response from the consultation was that ‘Parking is a problem Council needs to address’. With this in mind, Council's next steps include development of detailed options to manage the existing and future parking demands in Mosman. Community feedback will then be sought on these options with the aim of developing a new Parking Strategy for Mosman. Keep an eye on Council's website over the next few months to have your say on these options.

Mosman Bike Plan

Mosman has a number of scenic and well graded cycling routes, offering great opportunities for recreational and commuting cyclists. In late 2010, the Active Transport Working Group was formed with a primary objective to develop a new Mosman Bike Plan. The Group presented a draft plan to Councillors last month and in September Council resolved to place the draft plan on public exhibition. The plans builds on works undertaken in the 2005–2010 Bicycle Plan to provide safe bicycle routes for Mosman residents travelling to local shops and attractions. It includes a works program to ensure that money is spent effectively and efficiently. Public consultation on the draft Plan will begin later this month and will continue through October. A Public Meeting will also be held with a date to be advised soon on Council’s website.

Mayoral Annual Report 2013–14 Included with this issue of Council’s Spring Newsletter is a special insert with a report from Mayor Cr Peter Abelson. The report discusses local autonomy, democracy and related Council policies and actions. It also focusses on inclusiveness in our society and Council's role in fostering social inclusion. The report highlights achievements over the past year across a range Council activities and services.

Bike Plan images by Dreammachine. thedreamachine.com.au/folio/

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Game on Swap and Play

Mosman Shapes Up! The results from Council's latest biennial Community Survey bring good news for both Council and residents. Not only do residents seem happier with Council's performance in 2014 than they did in 2012, the community has reported feeling safer and more connected locally than they did two years ago. The 2014 Survey, conducted in late June, recorded the views of 400 randomly selected Mosman residents on Council performance across a range of services and facilities. It also gathered information on residents’ issues and concerns and how we are faring on some key quality of life indicators. Overall satisfaction with Council has been trending up, placing Mosman well above the benchmark for Councils in NSW. Residents have also reported that they not only feel safer in their homes and around their neighbourhood, but also more connected in terms of both seeking assistance and contributing to the local community. The major areas identified for Council's ongoing attention over coming years are traffic management, the development approvals process and provision of car parking – all matters that Council is continuing to actively work on.

Ever wanted to trade your unused Xbox game for a cricket bat? Well here’s your chance! Students in years 1–8 are invited to a youth swap. The event will take place on Saturday 15 November from 9.15–11.15am at the Mosman Senior’s Centre, Mosman Square.

How does it work?

MOSCARD is here!

Simply bring up to eight items that you would like to swap. We will exchange the item for a token which you are able to use to swap for another item. You could trade your old Harry Potter book for a Game of Thrones one, or maybe swap a Wii game for one on Playstation. The possibilities are endless.

What’s accepted?

Books, games (board and electronic), CDs and sporting items are welcome but MUST be in good condition and working order.

Free Games Theatre

Check-in for the items begins at 9.15am with all participants receiving a free token to our state-of-the-art games theatre. Play the hottest games like Guitar Hero, NRL, Wii Sports and much more. Up to sixteen people can play inside this climate-controlled game theatre. For more information or to register phone 9978 4024 or visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au

Community Groups given a helping hand In August, 18 community groups were presented with Council Community Grants, totalling $34,000, in support of their programs and services. The grants were provided as part of Council's 2014/15 Community Grants program, which provides financial assistance to support non-profit community groups deliver projects that meet identified needs. The Mayor, Cr Peter Abelson acknowledged the invaluable role of community based groups in supporting local residents and highlighted the importance of community groups and Council working together to enhance community life in Mosman.

In July, the Mosman Youth Forum launched MOSCARD, a youth membership card that provides incentives for young people aged 12–25 to spend more time in Mosman while promoting participating businesses, events and opportunities directly to youth. MOSCARD members not only get access to exclusive discounts at participating businesses, they also receive monthly e-newsletters containing information about events, competitions and skills development and training and volunteer opportunities available to young people in Mosman. The initiative has quickly proved popular, with over 150 young people from 18 schools and six tertiary institutions signing up in the first four weeks. The Youth Forum is excited about the range of businesses already involved. Current offers include deals for food and drinks, movies, fitness and outdoor activities as well as hair salon packages. "MOSCARD will give young people the incentive to catch up with friends closer to home", says Youth Forum member Nicky Hughson. Local businesses and young people are encouraged to get involved now by heading to www.moscard.com.au.

mosman.nsw.gov.au Care Café for Carers

Young Writers Recognised

Established in May this year, the Mosman Care Café is a joint initiative between Hammond Care and Mosman Council and runs on the third Friday of each month between 9.30am and 11.30am at the Mosman Square Senior's Centre lounge. It's designed for carers and their loved ones to meet in a relaxed, friendly environment and share a 'cuppa' with others in a similar situation.

The winners of the 22nd annual Mosman Youth Awards in Literature were announced at a presentation evening on 27 August at Mosman Library. The event was attended by shortlisted entrants and their families, teachers, sponsors, competition judges and the Mayor of Mosman, Councillor Peter Abelson.

The café is run by people with expertise, who are able to support participants and provide advice and information about appropriate local community services. If you or someone you know might benefit from this program, contact our Community Support Officer Chantal Kerr on 9978 4056 or Olivier on 9978 4128.

Never a dull moment for Mosman Youth The newly launched Mosman Youth blog is a great reflection of the myriad of ways young people in Mosman are active in the community. Developed by Mosman Council Youth Services, the blog features posts from dozens of young contributors writing about events and activities they have participated in as well as key topics of interest. Content includes reviews of local gigs and events, upcoming training and career seminars as well as popular features such as 'Tips from an almost Doctor' and 'Ask Kartik'.

The judges commented on the very high calibre of this year’s entries and congratulated all the short-listed writers on their writing, saying that the high standard made it very hard to choose the winners. This year’s awards were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mosman, Mosman Lions Club, Liley and Liley @Willoughby, Ferry to Mosman Committee and Mosman Community College. The total amount awarded in prizes was $2,075. For a full list of the award recipients visit www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/news/2014/08/29/mosman-youthawards-in-literature-2014-winners-announced

Eye on Lucy Culliton

Young people from Mosman recently took park in two skills development workshops that covered the topics of event management and booking gigs and environmental sustainability. The sessions were led by two inspiring young people: Artist Voice talent agent Bec Young (Chet Faker, Horrorshow, Angus & Julia Stone) and Tim Silverwood, co-founder of the 'Take 3' movement. Other past and upcoming skills development workshops include media and marketing, barista accreditation and 'Job Ready' workshops. The 24/7 Youth Film Festival, held annually in partnership with Manly, Pittwater and Warringah Councils, was recently completed for 2014 with 30 groups entering the competition. Young people from the region worked in groups to produce a short-film in 24 hours and went in the running to win over $7,000 in prizes. The final screening and awards ceremony took place on 14 September at Warriewood Cinemas. Young people interested in finding out about any of these initiatives, including youth volunteering, blog contributing and upcoming opportunities should head to www.mosmanyouth.com.au

Mosman Design Awards Nominations open soon... Nominations will open in mid-October this year for the 2015 Mosman Design Awards. The awards allow Council to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to the built environment and provides architects, builders and owners an opportunity to exhibit their achievements within the Mosman Local Government Area.

Mosman Art Gallery’s Spring program, Eye of the Beholder: The Art of Lucy Culliton, features more than 130 artworks exploring the artist’s work from 1997 to 2014 – which are natural, direct, unpretentious and highly colourful. Eye of the Beholder offers the first survey exhibition on the work of Lucy Culliton – one of the most talented and much loved of Australia’s contemporary painters. An authentic creative spirit with an inexorable passion for her work, Lucy Culliton’s artistic output during this period has been remarkable. Since graduating from Sydney’s National Art School in 1996, Culliton’s career has ascended to the point where she is arguably one of our important representational and most keenly collected contemporary artists. Culliton appraises her subjects with thoughtful authority, working in series with an intense scrutiny of a single subject. Her gaze consistently moves between Australian and international plein air landscapes, domestic still life subjects (food, plants and vintage curios), interiors, portraiture and figurative works.

The Mosman Design Awards commenced in 2007 and are held every two years. The Awards continue to gain popularity and prestige due to the high quality of entrants and the panel of expert judges. The awards have previously been recognised with a NSW Planning Institute of Australia Media Award.

Winner of the Mosman Art Prize in 2000 and Portia Geach Memorial Award in 2006, Lucy is also well known as a regular finalist in the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes at AGNSW and is represented in important public and private art collections.

For more information visit www.mosmandesignawards.com.au

See page 4 for events associated with this exhibition.

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Don't miss out on the many fun and interesting events taking place in Mosman over the next few months. Here is a sample of what's on offer – visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au for more.

Pet’s Day Out Sunday 12 October, 10am–2pm Pet’s Day Out returns this year to the Mosman Village Green. All your favourite stalls, displays and activities. Start grooming now!

Eye on Lucy Culliton Art Brunch with Lucy and Friends

Tues 23 Sept, 11.00am–1.00pm, Mosman Art Gallery Hosted by Simon Marnie, 702 ABC presenter, with Lucy Culliton, Euan Macleod and Peter O’Doherty. Join ABC radio personality Simon Marnie in conversation with Lucy Culliton and the artist’s friends over a brunch and glass of champagne.

The fight to save our Trees A staggering number of trees have been lost in Mosman since the recent introduction of the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice. While the Code may appear convenient to some, there are great concerns over its long term impact on our beautiful suburb and Council has been making a concerted effort to bring this needless destruction to the attention of State authorities. We have been in talks with the NSW Rural Fire Service, seeking a more sensible way forward and have sought an immediate moratorium on the urban maps currently used to define the areas to which the 10/50 Code applies. If you share Council’s concern, consider making a submission to the NSW Rural Fire Service at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, marked to the attention of the RFS Commissioner. More information about the 10/50 law can be found at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media or by visiting Council's website.

Curator's Floortalk

Sun 12 Oct, 11am, Mosman Art Gallery Gain insights into the artwork of Lucy Culliton with a floor talk from exhibition curator, Katrina Cashman.

Master Class with Lucy Culliton

Sat 18 Oct, 10am–4pm, Mosman Art Gallery Thurs 30 October, 10am–4pm, Mosman Art Gallery Workshop for experienced artists: Still Life Painting with Lucy Culliton.

Art Forum – At the Top of Their Game

Sun 9 November, 10am–12pm

Hosted by Hannah Gadsby, arts presenter, with Lucy Culliton, Cressida Campbell and Del Kathryn Barton Join award-winning Australian comedian and Arts presenter, Hannah Gadsby as she delves into the artistic lives and career paths of three of our most celebrated Australian women artists.

Australia Day Awards 2015 In conjunction with the Australia Day Council of NSW, Council is now seeking nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award and Young Citizen of the Year Award. These awards are for local citizens and local school-aged people respectively who have made a particular contribution during 2014 for the benefit of Mosman or have been involved in activities which have brought credit to the Mosman area. Non-residents involved in voluntary community service or other activities directly benefiting the Mosman community or environment or bringing credit to Mosman are also eligible. Written submissions including a full resume of the nominee should be forwarded to the General Manager by Friday 28 November 2014. Submissions may also be lodged online via Council's website mosman.nsw.gov.au

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CONCERTSERIES2014

Following on from its previous success this free community concert series returns to showcase the performing talents of the Mosman Community. Join us at the Balmoral Rotunda with your picnic rug and enjoy the final two concerts for 2014. The Out & About Concert Series 2014 is proudly brought to you by Mosman Council and Telstra Store Mosman.

Survey

RAN Admiral’s Own Big Band Friday 3 October, 6–8pm Mosman Symphony Orchestra Friday 17 October, 6.30–8.30pm For more information visit events.mosman.nsw.gov.au

Council is keen to hear the views of residents on the Mosman Rider, the hailand-ride community bus that travels on an hourly loop around the municipality. An online survey will be open for comment until 12 October and surveys are also available on the Rider. Please visit www.mosman.nsw.gov.au to access to the online survey.