News & Updates

2 February 2023

Message from the Mayor

Granville Train Disaster Memorial Service

The memorial service for the 46th anniversary of the Granville Train Disaster was held recently to commemorate the 84 people who lost their lives and the hundreds that were injured in the accident. The Prime Minister, the Hon. Anthony Albanese, local Members of Parliament, Councillors and local community members attended the service, as we reflected on the tragic incident and paid our respects to those who lost their lives and those who risked their lives to save others

Dolly Parton Imagination Library

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which is a free book-gifting program, has been extended until 2024 to allow for more newborn children in Cumberland to participate. Children born between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2024 who join the program will receive a book each month, until they turn five. This early literacy program was highly successful when launched in Cumberland in 2022, and I am very pleased to see the program continue. To register your child or for more information, visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/imagination-library

Lohri and Pongal Celebrations

I recently attended the celebration of the Indian festival, Lohri, held at the Wentworthville Community Centre. The event was held by the Australian Hindi-Indian Association as part of their monthly seniors meeting. The Minister for NSW Multiculturalism and Minister for Seniors, the Hon. Mark Coure attended the meeting along with our Deputy Mayor, Clr Suman Saha. I also joined our Tamil community and fellow Councillors to celebrate Pongal, the harvest festival, held at Holroyd Gardens. These events are a wonderful opportunity to experience cultural festivities and embrace our vibrant multicultural communities in Cumberland.

Mayor Lisa Lake

What's On: February

Junior Australian Sports Program

Keep your kids active and eager to

engage in sports in a fun and safe way with our 8 week multisport program, delivered by the Australian International Sports Organisation and Active Kids.

The program is open to kids aged 5-12 years and is free if using the Active Kids Vouchers.

To register or for more information, visit the healthy kids hub on our website.

Native Plant Giveaway

We are giving away over 2,000 native plants to residents of Cumberland City to help add greenery to homes and make our suburbs beautiful.

When: Saturday 25 February 2023

9am – 3pm

Where: Auburn Botanic Gardens

98 Chiswick Road, Auburn

Registrations essential, while stocks last!

Clean Up Australia Day 2023

Step up to clean up our local community and take part in Council’s Clean Up Australia Day event on Sunday 5 March.

Equipment and food will be provided.

Visit our website to find your nearest clean up.

One-on-One Computer Training

Get assistance using your Apple devices with our one-on-one computer training sessions at Merrylands Library.

Attendees will be given the opportunity to learn more about device personalisation, useful apps, Facebook, scanning and more!

Book now on our website to avoid missing out.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program has been extended!

Registered children born from January 1, 2022 - 30 June 2024 will receive a free book each month, until they turn five.

To register your child or for more information visit our website.

After School Netball Program

Channel your inner netballer with after school netball clinics, delivered by Netball NSW from 6 February to 27 March.

This program is open to all children aged 5-12 years and is free if use with the Active Kids Vouchers.

To register or for more information, visit the Healthy Kids Hub on our website.

Bush School

Bush School is back at Central Gardens Nature Reserve from Monday 6 February at 10am.

Bush School is a nature-based program for children aged 0-5 years and their families. Children can learn about the environment, sustainability and Aboriginal values towards the land.

To view upcoming sessions or to register your attendance visit our website.

Sports Frenzy Program

Learn more about the importance of physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle from a young age at our 8 week multisport program, delivered by Frenzy Sports.

The program, open to all children aged between 3-5 years, allows students to gain important communication skills and helps develop their motor skills through a range of sports including, soccer, AFL, cricket and more.

To register or for more information visit the Healthy Kids Hub on our website.

Lifestyle and Leisure Links Program

Calling all NDIS participants!

We are rolling out the new February to May Seniors & Disability Services (Lifestyle & Leisure Links Program) to provide inclusive opportunities for people with disability to reach their goals and aspirations.

To find out more visit our website .

Have Your Say

We want to hear your thoughts on projects happening in Cumberland City:

Granville Park Draft Plan of Management and Landscape Masterplan

We want to hear your thoughts on the Granville Park Draft Plan of Management and Landscape Masterplan. The Plan of Management has been prepared within the legislative requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, Crown Land Management Act 2016 and Crown Land Management Regulation 2018, to identify the categorisation of land and how the space can be managed and used into the future.

Submit your feedback before Monday 6 February 2023.

https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/granville-park-pom

Community Safety and Crime and Prevention Plan

Cumberland City Council is conducting an online Community Safety Survey to gather information from residents about their safety concerns, including concerns about crime. The information gathered will inform the development of Cumberland's new Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan.

Submit your feedback before Friday 10 February 2023.

https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/community-safety-2022

Lakewood Estate Riparian Corridor Plan of Management

We want to hear your thoughts on the Lakewood Estate Riparian Corridor Plan of Management Draft Amendment and Community Garden Masterplan. The Plan of Management Amendment has been prepared within the legislative requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, to identify the re-categorisation of land and how the proposed community garden space can be used and managed into the future.

Submit your feedback before Monday 13 February. https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/lakewood-estate