Canterbury Bankstown, NSW
Area in New South Wales
Australia
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW supports content production by local businesses with Studioventure
Council leaders identified the need for high-quality digital services during COVID-19 lockdowns. Studioventure houses a recording studio, editing suite, and cyclorama walls. Studio staffers offer expertise in areas ranging from audio editing to live streaming. Businesses and nonprofits based in Canterbury Bankstown qualify for discounted hourly rates for studio access. The council offers five free hours of studio use to startups in their first two years of operations.
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW
Australia
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW fosters continuous improvement with Business Improvement Champions pilot
Ten City Assets employees interested in business improvement were selected by their managers for the six-month pilot. BIC participants learned about Lean Six Sigma principles during training sessions. The program included one-on-one coaching by business professionals on how to translate these lessons into the workplace. Final projects related to City Assets functions showed employee progress in the program and seeded a culture of business improvement.
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW
Australia
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW partners with ShareWaste to increase community composting
The free platform connects food scrap donors to residents who currently compost. Participants use an interactive map to connect with their neighbors and arrange food waste drop-offs. Canterbury Bankstown used International Composting Awareness Week to promote ShareWaste on social media and council webpages. Council officials will use data gathered on local food waste exchanges as they consider changes to waste management practices.
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW
Australia
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW captures unsafe driving behaviors with smart traffic camera pilot
The one-month trial placed AI-enabled cameras near three schools and two parking lots. Footage of double-parked vehicles, illegal turns, and stops in no-stop zones was isolated for review by council officials. Council leaders tested multiple smart cameras during the pilot to find the right vendor for a broader rollout. Smart cameras may be paired with plate recognition technology to automatically issue tickets without overextending enforcement personnel.
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW
Australia
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW introduces public engagement campaign ahead of property tax harmonization
The council seeks feedback on multiple fronts ahead of the July 2021 implementation of the One Rate System. This change is required by state law after the two cities merged in 2016. Homeowners and businesses learn more from council experts at drop-in events. Council leaders use online webinars to walk through proposed rates and uses of public dollars. An online engagement page includes a rates comparison tool and a survey gauging public support or opposition to rate changes.
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW
Australia
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW reveals Complete Streets vision through Future Street events
Bankstown Complete Streets (BCS) is a strategic plan to improve resident experiences in the Central Business District. Future Street installations at the Customs House in 2017 and North Terrace in 2019 used multiple media to present these plans. Attendees discovered more than 4 kilometers of additional bike paths, e-scooter stations, and smart furniture on an interactive map. City officials worked with vendors to present virtual reality applications of BCS via headsets.
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW
Australia
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW informs and educates city residents with CBTV YouTube channel
The city-operated YouTube channel features a daily schedule of videos by local residents. CBTV meets viewer needs with videos covering small business practices, gardening tips, and fitness lessons. Local musicians and entertainers add to the lineup with live performances. Canterbury Bankstown offers separate channels for news and kids programming. CBTV was focused on community health and wellness during the early months of COVID-19.
Canterbury Bankstown, NSW
Australia