2008 Annual Report
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2008 ANNUAL REPORT The City of Subiaco is committed to protecting the global environment through local action. By printing this publication using vegetable based inks on Australian paper made from 100% post consumer waste, the city aims to conserve the resources of the city. The document is available via the Internet at www.subiaco.wa.gov.au. Council MAYOR SOUTH WARD NORTH WARD EAST WARD CENTRAL WARD Cr Lynley Hewett Cr Sandra Riccelli Cr Paul Clements Cr Judith Gedero Heather Henderson Cr Phil Jacobsen Cr Stan Lauder Cr Murray Rowe Cr Allan Stoney Cr Andrew McTaggart Cr Loren White Cr Rodney Wells Cr James Turnbull (Deputy Mayor) Strategic Plan Our vision Our mission Subiaco: A unique place where people want to be. To provide leadership and services for sustainable community development. Because we have a: • wide diversity of people and lifestyles Our aims • sense of belonging and community spirit Community wellbeing • commitment to social justice and concern for others To promote the wellbeing and sense of belonging for the whole • commitment to community involvement in civic affairs community. • inner city community with village qualities Good governance • pride and respect for our history and heritage To provide outstanding leadership and make well informed • built environment which blends old and new decisions. • commitment to sustainability and the natural environment Quality environment • commitment to sound financial management To protect and enhance both our built heritage and natural • centre for arts, sport, recreation and community activities environment. • attractive environment for business and investment • place rich in significant public facilities and institutions. Community focus To continuously improve our communication and services. Responsible stewardship To manage the community’s resources in the best long-term interests of all. 2 | CITY OF SUBIACO 2008 ANNUAL REPOrt MAYOR AND CEO’S Report Subiaco is well known for its vibrancy, community spirit and rich heritage. Its many attractions include the Subiaco Arts Centre, Regal Theatre, Subiaco Oval and an abundance of retail outlets and restaurants in one of the most successful strip shopping precincts in Australia. Complementing Subiaco’s range of attractions the city provides and supports a diverse range of cultural activities and projects. In 2007–08 these initiatives enabled access to arts, culture and recreation for all sections of the community, promoting community wellbeing and development. Community events and activities The city continued to run the very popular Sunday @ Subi and Sunset @ Subi concert series, each held over a twelve-week period covering an eclectic mix of themes and genres for all ages. The Sunday @ Subi concerts ran from July to October at the Subiaco Arts Centre and the Sunset @ Subi concerts were held from December to February at various parks throughout the city. Attracting crowds of up to 1,000 people, the popularity and reputation of the concerts continues to grow each year. Throughout 2007–08 the Subiaco Library held many events and programs for residents and visitors, including six writers’ and artists’ evenings. The library also hosted workshops and lunchtime talks for adults, as well as a wide variety of programs for children, including school holiday activities, Baby Rhyme Time, the Better Beginnings early literacy program, storytime and Sue Bee’s Reading Hive. In addition, the city supported a range of community events such as the Subiaco Craft Fair and the Subiaco Street Festival. These major events promote community wellbeing and create a sense of vibrancy in the city. Financial support The city supported a number of important cultural activities in 2008, including contributing $50,000 to the West Australian Ballet season at the Regal Theatre, enabling residents and visitors to enjoy the cultural and social benefits of the ballet. This initiative also provided for a ballet master class at Shenton College and an education session at Rosalie Primary School. In addition, fifty double passes to the ballet and a behind the scenes tour of the West Australian Ballet studio, were given as Collectively, these awards attracted over 2,600 entries from prizes to the local community. primary and secondary school students across the Perth metropolitan area. The large number of entries showcased the The city also supported the Perth International Arts Festival family artistic and literary talents of youth in our community. day as part of the Writers Festival at the University of Western Australia. The day included a range of free activities for families The 2007 Local History Awards, held in November, provided and children, with approximately 1,500 people in attendance. the opportunity for individuals and groups to research a special aspect of the history of Subiaco. The award helped build Awards community participation and interest in the city’s rich heritage In 2007–08 the city promoted community participation in arts and has extended the documented history of Subiaco. and culture through its awards programs, including the very popular youth achievement events – the Shaun Tan Award for The city’s photographic awards also attracted entries from people Young Artists and the Tim Winton Award for Young Writers. of all ages across the metropolitan area. This important cultural CITY OF SUBIACO 2008 ANNUAL REPOrt | 3 MAYor AND CEO’S Report event provided amateur and professional photographers with the hundred historical interviews. In addition, the city undertook opportunity to gain recognition for their work, including a two- a street name origins project which included research into the week exhibition at the Subiaco Library. history and origins of seventy streets within the city. Streets which had their origins discovered received a new street sign Lifelong learning activities containing information on their origin. The city’s lifelong learning program provides educational opportunities for residents over fifty. This year, the city coordinated two lifelong learning activities per term, to encourage the development of social networks and engage seniors in new activities. Some of the activities offered included drawing for beginners, an armchair tour of France, music appreciation and writing your life story. To encourage community arts activities, the city participated in the annual Banners in the Terrace competition. This local government state-wide initiative culminated in an exhibition of banners along St Georges and Adelaide Terraces in Perth. The city participated in the project for the first time this year, by involving residents to create a piece of community art organised as part of the lifelong learning program. Participants developed artwork during a series of workshops with local artist Jenny Ripley, which led to the creation of the city’s colourful banner. The city’s bi-monthly Lunch Club, which began in January 2008, provided seniors with an opportunity to learn new and interesting information on a variety of topic areas. These Subiaco’s rich heritage is also celebrated through the city’s included a forty-five minute session on topics ranging from popular See Subi on Sunday guided walks, allowing participants genealogy to nutrition, followed by a nutritious lunch at the to enjoy the city’s history, heritage and beauty. Seven different Subiaco Community Centre. guided walks were offered to people of all ages as part of this series. The city also encourages residents and visitors to take Community grants their own tour of discovery using the city’s self-guided walk The city offered Community and Cultural Development Grants brochures. The Walking Subiaco booklets include walking trails for schools, community groups and individuals to encourage and information on the City Centre, Crawley and the University initiatives that benefit the community. Four rounds of grants of Western Australia, Subi Centro, the Triangle, Jolimont and were offered in 2007–08 with up to $1,000 funding available Daglish, the Commonage and Shenton Park. for each successful application. Projects funded in 2007–08 included the Overseas Christian Fellowship’s annual camp and Supporting culture in our community Saint Martha and Saint Mary Orthodox Welfare Association’s The city recognises the importance of providing support to local local Russian community group. In addition, $5,000 was community groups, organisations and individuals to maintain a provided to both Shenton College and Perth Modern School for culturally diverse community. The city’s wide range of programs pastoral care programs within the schools. recognises the integral role of culture and the arts in promoting wellbeing and a sense of belonging. Moving forward the city Celebrating our local heritage will continue to work to engage the community in cultural The Subiaco Museum held a range of heritage and cultural activities and experiences. programs throughout the year, including workshops and information sessions on topics such as caring for your personal heritage treasures and reminiscence sessions. The museum held interpretive exhibitions mounted in the museum’s five display Heather Henderson spaces and also in the Subiaco Library and Administration Mayor Centre. Temporary exhibitions included Subiaco’s Municipal Gardens: People and Change, and 100 Years at Subiaco Oval. The oval exhibition was one of a number of events and projects the city coordinated or supported to mark the 100-year history of the oval in Subiaco. The museum has also extended its oral Chester Burton histories collection