Ward councillors sing praises of community groups, residents

Ward 73 councillor Eddie Andrews said the City’s official slogan was changed from “The City That Works for You” to “Making Progress Possible Together” in recognition that building a City of Hope required collective effort.

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In his ward, Roger Graham, chairperson of Friends of Meadowridge Common, was honoured for “being instrumental” in the Bergvliet and Meadwordige area, in particular, in the removal of alien invasive species from Meadowridge Common.

Mr Andrews also thanked Laurian Sachs for her contribution in mobilising and coordinating the Barbarossa-Hauptville constituents. He said Ms Sachs was very responsive in the community groups, in some way “holding down the fort, ensuring that together we make progress possible in the Barbarossa-Hauptville area.”

Desiree de Lange was honoured for her passion in ensuring that the Steurhof community realised its full potential regardless of circumstance.

Mr Andrews said the Steurhof community was the most under-resourced pocket in the ward, with heightened levels of unemployment. He added that Ms de Lange, a 77-year-old pensioner, volunteered to be part of every committee that served the community.

Of Ward 62, Councillor Emile Langenhoven said Dr Rosemary Dallas of Alphen Veterinary Hospital was nominated for a civic award by a resident for her team’s exceptional service to the ward.

According to the nomination, her practice leads monthly donation drives for local and animal welfare groups, hosts adoption days with health checks for rescued animals, and teaches children to interact safely with animals.

“Dr. Dallas is a true asset to our community and highly deserving of formal recognition,” Mr Langenhoven said.