Leichhardt could be recognised as Little Italy

The Inner West Council voted unanimously last night to formally apply to have central Leichhardt officially renamed as Little Italy.

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The council will apply to the Geographic Names Board to have a precinct including Norton and Marion Streets designated as Little Italy.

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne said the feedback from community consultation had found the move to acknowledge Leichhardt’s heritage was strongly supported.

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