Mayor's Community Message
11 June
EV ADOPTION
I am pleased to report the
City of Ryde has partnered with The Electric Vehicle Council to help launch a comprehensive guide to help local councils lead the transition to electric vehicles and support uptake in their communities.
The Electric Vehicle Resource Pack for Local Governments is now available online, offering the latest practical tools and guidance to assist Australia’s local councils transition to an EV future.
The City of Ryde has been at the forefront of the EV transition, recognising the significant cost savings, environmental benefits and improved liveability they offer to our community.
We are now in the process of refreshing some of our transport strategies to prepare for the next stage of our EV transition with a clear focus on transitioning our own fleet and increasing public EV charging options for our community.
Councils cannot do this alone, however, which is why we are a proud local government member of the Electric Vehicle Council and we look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring towards net zero emissions and a sustainable transport future.
COMMON THREADS
The City of Ryde is recognising upcoming Refugee Week with the Common Threads Community Celebration, a vibrant evening of art, culture, and community.
This special evening, being held on Wednesday 18 June at Lachlan’s Line Auditorium from 6.00 – 8.00pm, includes a showcase of community-created artworks, cultural performances and guest speakers, reflections on heritage, resilience, and shared future visions, as well as opportunities to connect and celebrate Ryde’s rich diversity.
For more details, go to: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/CommonThreads
BEHIND THE CANVAS
As part of City of Ryde’s Artist-in-Residence program, Council is delighted to present Behind the Canvas, another creative class facilitated by the talented Louisa Chan.
You can join Louisa for this interactive open studio session at Westward Cottage in Top Ryde on Saturday 14 June from 10.30am – 1.00pm where you can observe, engage, and even create.
I’ve visited the cottage and can attest to the amazing work Louisa has created there during her time as City of Ryde’s Artist-in-Residence so don’t mis this opportunity to see her in action. For full details about the open studio session, click here.
Sincerely,
Trenton Brown – Mayor