Stirling Scene Bunuru 2020

Ask the City!

The Customer Contact Centre receives thousands of phone calls from Stirling residents each week. Staff from the City’s Customer Service team provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Q. I’m going away on holiday, but have no one to look after my property while I’m away. Can the City assist? The City’s Security Team offers a Holiday Watch service that provides patrols of your property while you’re away. Officers will drive past your property to check that it looks secure from the outside. Visit the Holiday Watch page on the City’s website, then complete the form at least two weeks before your departure. Q. How much notice do I need to give to book a skip bin? As a guide, skip bins should be booked one to two weeks in advance, as delivery will depend on availability in your area. Bookings for weekends prove popular, so it’s recommended to make a booking several weeks ahead. To book a skip bin, visit www.stirling. wa.gov.au and search ‘skip bin’ or phone the City on (08) 9205 8555. Q. Can I prune the street tree on my verge? No, the City is solely responsible for all pruning of street trees to ensure their long-term survival. If you believe a street tree needs urgent pruning, please contact the City on (08) 9205 8555.

Discover Jackadder Lake Reserve Tucked away in Woodlands, Jackadder Cr Stephanie Proud, PRSC Secretary Bruce Robins, PRSC member Rod Moss and Cr Elizabeth Re at Jackadder Lake

weeding efforts to stop invasive species taking hold.

Be Connected Do you know someone who needs help using an iPad/tablet? Do you want to learn how to use the internet safely? Stirling Libraries have partnered with Be Connected to deliver free face-to- face tech help sessions for mature adults to learn basic digital skills. Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative committed to increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians. All of the City’s six libraries offer drop in sessions with a trained volunteer on Lake Reserve is an ideal spot for relaxing, cycling or a leisurely stroll around a beautiful lake system. Along with providing so much in the way of amenity, the 14.5ha reserve is also a habitat for wildlife including long- necked turtles, swans and ducks. To foster local wildlife at the lake, the City has introduced a water quality management plan, planted native reeds and rushes around the fringes and continues to carry out regular Pool safety is a must Backyard pools and spas are the place to be now the hot weather is here, but is yours safety compliant? All private swimming and spa pools containing water more than 300mm deep must have a compliant barrier

If you visit the reserve on a Thursday afternoon you can also spot members of the Perth Radio Sailing Club (PRSC) in their natural environment. The group puts radio controlled yachts through their paces year round. To support the club, the City has added marker buoys in the lake, a retaining wall to stop bank erosion and an easy access shoreline. Visit www.rsawa.asn.au for details about the club.

installed that restricts access by young children. If you have been advised by the City that an inspection is required or would like to arrange one, please phone (08) 9205 8555 to book a convenient time.

various days and times. Contact your local library for more information. Library Osborne (08) 9205 7900 Dianella (08) 9205 7740 Inglewood (08) 9205 7700 Karrinyup (08) 9205 7400 Mirrabooka (08) 9205 7300 Scarborough (08) 9205 7420

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