News & Updates

11 October 2024

What's on: October

Newly Elected Councillors

Cumberland City Council is pleased to announce the newly

elected Councillors following the Local Government elections

held on 14 September 2024.

Congratulations to our newly elected Councillors!

An Extraordinary Council meeting to elect a Mayor and Deputy Mayor will

be held on Wednesday, 16 October 2024 at 6pm in the Merrylands Council

Chambers. This meeting will commence with the newly elected Councillors

undertaking their Oath or Affirmation of Office.

Granville Ward

Steve Christou
Joseph Rahme
Ola Hamed

Greystanes Ward

Diane Colman
Eddy Sarkis
Nadima Kafrouni-Saba

Regents Park Ward

Enver Yasar
Helen Hughes
Steve Yang

South Granville Ward

Paul Garrad
Ahmed Ouf
Glenn Elmore

Wentworthville Ward

Michael Zaiter
Suman Saha
Sujan Selventhiran

Native Plant Giveaway

Are you ready to green up your garden and make a difference?

Cumberland City Council will be giving away 1,000 native plants to Cumberland residents, so come and grab 2 FREE native plants per household and help us beautify Cumberland!

To book or for more information, visit: the website

Community Garden Open Day

The Wentworthville Community Garden Open Day is returning to Wenty!

Come along and explore the fresh produce and market stalls and browse through trash and treasures.

There will also be fun activities for the little ones to enjoy.

Don't forget your shopping bags!

To find out more information, visit: the website

Create Cumberland

Tell us your vision for the future of our community at Create Cumberland!

Council is holding interactive sessions for the community to seek feedback on the Community Strategic Plan (CSP)

Allan G Ezzy Function Centre: Monday 14 October 11am - 2pm
Berala Community Centre: Monday 21 October 11am - 2pm
Auburn Centre of Community Monday: 28 October 11am - 2pm
The Holroyd Centre: Saturday 2 November 11am - 2pm

At each location, the first 50 attendees who complete a survey will receive a FREE ACAI BOWL!

These sessions will allow you to share your thoughts and get involved in the fun activities.

Submissions close: 11:45pm, Saturday 2 November.

PetFest

Celebrate the return of PetFest this year with Cumberland City Council on Sunday 20 October from 10am to 2pm at Holroyd Gardens in Merrylands which will be transformed into a pet lover’s paradise! Bring your pets and explore top-notch supplies, enjoy thrilling entertainment and pick up tips for responsible pet ownership.

There will be FREE microchipping for up to 50 Cumberland City Residents! (Limited to two pets per household).

To find out more information, visit: the website

Diwali Street Festival

The Diwali Street Festival will be returning to the streets of Wentworthville on Saturday 9 November from 5pm to 10pm.

Explore the street bazaar, join in the fun at the Bollywood Block Party, try out the range of South Asian and Indian cuisine and get hands-on with the arts and cultural activities.

For more information, visit the website

Learn to Swim Programs & Active Kids Vouchers

Learn to Swim and Keep Watch programs for all ages are now available at each of the four Swim Centres.

Parents, guardians and carers receiving Family Tax Benefit can apply for an Active Kids voucher for each eligible child. Valued at $50 the vouchers are available twice a year to use towards sport activities, including swimming lessons!

Apply for Voucher 1 and use by 31 December 2024 while voucher two must be used by 14 July 2025.

To apply or learn more, visit: the website

Household Chemical Cleanout

Drop off your unwanted chemicals at Cumberland City Council's free Household Chemical Clean Out on Saturday 26 October, from 9am - 3:30pm at Cumberland City Council’s Works Depot.

Residents may drop-off household quantities (up to a maximum of 20 litres or kilograms of any single item). For other household waste, residents have access to 4 pre-booked collections per year.

No bookings required.

To find out more, visit: the website

Biggest Bush School

Join us for a fun-filled event featuring a special Storytime with Poppy the Possum, children’s activities and face painting.

Don’t forget to bring a picnic rug!

Bookings are required.

For more information, visit: the website

Affordable and Accessible Child Care

Council's long day care centres for children aged 0-5 years are now taking enrolments!

If your child is starting school next year, the State Government's Start Strong Program will provide a discount of up to $42.20 per week, in addition to the Child Care Subsidy, to children in their year prior to school.

Spaces are limited!

To find out more information, visit: the website

National Carers Week

Council is gearing up for National Carers Week which runs from 13 - 19 October 2024.

Join us for a vibrant South American Drumming and Arabian Dance Night on Friday 18 October with a delicious dinner to match!

To learn more, visit: the website

Canva Workshops

Unlock your creativity with our exciting comic design five-week workshop at Granville Library starting, 16 October!

Dive into essential design techniques and master Canva skills that will enhance your future school projects, give you a competitive edge for Cumberland competitions, or refine your graphic design abilities.

Suitable for ages 10 –12!

To learn more, visit: the website