14th March 2026. Edition One. In this edition:
President's Report,
What the Civic Trust did in February 2026,
New Speed Camera for Beecroft Rd
The Beecroft Orchestra, Epping High Rise,
Local Justice of the Peace, Civic Trust Facebook page,
Monica Tudehope Newsletter,
Hornsby Shire Council's News Bulletin,
Parramatta Council's News Bulletin, Recent Development Applications.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Thursday March 26, 7.30pm Civic Trust AGM. Presbyterian Church Hall, Welham St. Sunday March 29, 2.30pmThe Beecroft Orchestra. Mt St Benedict College
Message from the President Dear fellow residents,
March means AGM month for many organisations and that also includes the Civic Trust.
I strongly encourage you to come along on Thursday night the 26th March
at the Presbyterian Church Hall. The meeting is scheduled to
commence after our guest speaker, Professor Adrian Sproul who will talk
about a very relevant topic: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The
talk will be informative and interesting. The evening will conclude with supper being served.
The
Trust is always seeking new committees members with diverse backgrounds
and professions. The Trust must continue to evolve to meet the needs of
our community. If you can’t attend the AGM and would still like
to contribute to our community, you can still become involved by joining
the Trust committee at any time. CLICK HERE for a nomination form.
Many would find it interesting to discover the range of issues in which we are involved.
Hopefully, I’ll see some new faces on Thursday night 26th at the AGM.
What the Civic Trust did in March 2026 Everyone in our community is welcome to join us for a great opportunity to learn more about solar panels, clean energy and how to make your home more energy efficient. The Trust is hosting a free presentation by Professor Alistair Sproul, UNSW, on Thursday 26 March 2026 at 7.30pm inthe Beecroft Presbyterian Church Hall – make a diary note now!
Professor Sproul is a leading researcher on Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
at UNSW and will talk about the latest developments in the
field. There is ample parking behind the hall and in Welham and
Mary Streets.
The talk will precede the BCCT Annual General Meeting.
We hope that everyone will stay for the AGM and then have the chance to
chat over supper after the AGM. The Trust invites our local
councillors, mayors, state and federal politicians to attend the evening
so it is an occasion at which attendees may meet some of our local
elected representatives. Of course we particularly hope that all members of the BCCTwill accept the invitation
emailed to them last week to come to the AGM. Members are
able to vote and also able to nominate to join the committee either
before or at the meeting. If you would like to become a member
($20 annual subscription) please CLICK HERE.
In addition to several short reports, a new committee will be elected at
the AGM and a special resolution will be proposed to adopt an updated
Constitution. The updated Constitution acknowledges the importance
of the Beecroft and Cheltenham History Group, which amalgamated with the BCCT some years ago. If you would like to check out their excellent website, please CLICK HERE
A big thank you to the volunteers and the local Scout group who helped
clean up the Village Green on Sunday 1 March 2026 as part of the Annual
Clean Up Australia Campaign. The facilities at the Village Green
have become very popular and it is a great resource for our community.
If you like to walk in the autumn, check out the Hornsby Heritage Walks –
including this one in Pennant Hills. LINK from Carol’s report email 10
March The Beecroft and Cheltenham History Group has offered to add
a local walk to the Hornsby Heritage Walks based on their book Beecroft
and Cheltenham Heritage Walks 2nd ed. (sold out)
If you like to walk in the autumn, check out the Hornsby Heritage Walks – including this one in Pennant Hills. CLICK HERE.
The Beecroft and Cheltenham History Group has offered to add a local
walk to the Hornsby Heritage Walks based on their book Beecroft and
Cheltenham Heritage Walks 2nd ed. (sold out)
The
Trust has applied for a grant under the 2025-2026 Volunteer Grants
Round for the electorate of Berowra after receiving notification of the
funding opportunity from our Federal member, Mr Julian Leeser MP.
Any funds we may secure will help us to keep our membership subscription
(currently $20 per calendar year) as low as possible.
Members of the community have continued to alert us to their concerns which have included the following:
The
promised and overdue extension of the bike path that currently extends
between the Crescent Beecroft and Cheltenham Railway station to other
possible areas such as from Thompsons Corner to Cherrybrook Metro cycle
path or the Carlingford to Parramatta Cycle path.
The
Trust has made a submission identifying some potential issues
concerning the Development Application (DA) for the subdivision of 19A
Day Rd Cheltenham into two lots. CLICK HERE to read the letter to Council.
Two
footpath safety issues in Hannah St and Wongala Crescent.
Following a letter from the BCCT President detailing these issues, there
was a prompt response from Hornsby Shire Council. The protruding bolts
were removed from the footpath in Wongala Crescent and the subsidence of
some pavers outside Beecroft Place in Hannah St was referred to the
Council’s’ Asset Management team and has now been remedied.
The
State Significant Development Application (SSD) lodged with the NSW
Department of Planning to demolish the Thomson Aged Care Facility at
132-134 Beecroft Road and replace it with a new $65 Million three-storey
facility with 134 bed capacity. The property backs onto some
homes in Boronia Avenue. Submissions from the public are now
closed.
Vintage
Cellars on the corner of Mary St and Beecroft Rd has closed and will
reopen as Liquorland as Coles implements the re-badging of its Vintage
Cellars outlets.
The
Trust is awaiting the outcome (see February eNews Bulletin) of the
Arden Anglican School Development Application and of our related
correspondence to Hornsby Council regarding the issue of flood risk zoning in our area. We will keep you posted.
Finally, you may be interested to know that development applications are
the most frequently visited links in this newsletter. The Trust
regularly updates our website to provide alerts as to what is proposed
to be built or demolished in our area. CLICK HERE to view the recent applications.
New Speed Camera for Intersection of Hannah St. & Beecroft Rd. [Monica Tudehope] announced in her latest newsletter, (CLICK HERE). "A new speed camera is being installed in Beecroft at the
intersection of Beecroft Rd and Hannah St. This intersection has
been identified due to the high traffic volumes and
safety concerns particularly for pedestrians and nearby
residents. This speed camera is a big win for Beecroft
residents and community safety."
The Beecroft Orchestra Sunday March 29 at 2.30PM at Mt St Benedict College
Hildegard Theatre, Mt St Benedict College, 449C Pennant Hills Rd
CLICK HERE for more information.
EPPING HIGH RISE Pre-approved multi use development seeking modifications. Parramatta City Council has received a
Development Application (DA) for modifications to pre-existing approved
DA for a 21 storey mixed use development at 48-54 Beecroft Road in
Epping. Opposite Epping Station.
The original DA was aprroved in 2019 by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel.
The development is seeking to have a total of 122 units comprising 17
one-bedroom units, 38 three-bedroom units and two four-bedroom
units. Parramatta City Council will assess the application.
Civic Trust Membership Subscriptions If
you have lived in Beecroft Cheltenham for any length of time, you would
have seen many changes. While change is inevitable, the Trust will
continue to be the voice of our local community. Please, join the Trust
so you can vote and let your voice be heard!
It is only because we have the strength of numbers that we are able to influence change. Annual membership for 2026 is only $20.
To join the Trust. CLICK HERE.
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust eNews The
Trust publishes this monthly eNews newsletter. If you would like
to receive this newsletter on a regular basis, please CLICK HERE to subscribe to the eNews.
Local Justice of the Peace Timothy
Abrams, a Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust committee member, has
generously offered his services as a Justice of the Peace for any
residents requiring this service.
Tim can be contacted on Mob 0417 662 405
Dr. Penelope Crossley has also generously offered her services.
Penelope is a practising solicitor and is happy to witness documents pro
bono for 2119 residents. Penelope can be contacted on 0449 232 474.
Civic Trust Facebook page
Every now and then the Trust’s Facebook Page includes interviews with interesting people who live in the area of postcode 2119.
The Facebook page also highlights weekly happenings and item of interest
for residents in the Hornsby Shire and Parramatta area.
Monica Tudehope MP. February / March Newsletter. The Trust's policy is that we will publish submitted newsletters from any of our elected representatives. CLICK HERE
Hornsby Shire Council's March News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
City of Parramatta's March News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
Recent Development Applications The
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust's web site now has links to recently
submitted Development Applications in the 2119 postcode area for both
Hornsby and Parramatta Shire Councils. This page will be updated
with every eNews publication. CLICK HERE To access them.
Objections to Development Applications and other correspondence with council can be viewed CLICK HERE
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust eNews.
The
eNews has become our main method for disseminating information to the
community. We already send the eNews to many of our residents. We
encourage residents who receive the eNews to tell their neighbours and
friends and suggest they too subscribe. The eNews letter is
available to all who subscribe. Trust Membership is not a
requirement.
The eNews archives are available CLICK HERE. To subscribe to the eNews: CLICK HERE.
There is an active Civic Trust Facebook group; to view the Facebook CLICK HERE.
The Trust will assist any resident regardless of their membership status.
