Debts $10,000 or above will be written off when it's inappropriate, overly expensive or uneconomic to keep pursuing them.
Management of flashing school signs in former Holroyd area...
Management will be transferred to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). Negotiations with flashing-sign provider are ongoing.
Breach of bus shelter contract by Overexposure Urban Pty Ltd...
Council will enforce its legal rights and look towards harmonising bus shelters across the three former Council areas.
Mayor and Councillor remuneration package adopted...
Mayoral Fee for 2017-18 fixed at $66,653; Councillor's Fee fixed at $24,664.
Code of Conduct and supporting policies adopted...
The new code and policies will replace the codes and policies of the three former Council areas, with the exception of the Code of Meeting Practice - Administrators version.
Former Oriole Park Baseball Club structure faces wrecking ball...
The decision puts exciting new possibilities into play, including an open space corridor along Duck River and the establishment of an expansive new outdoor recreational area.
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Fourth basketball court at Wyatt Park in the wings...
Council is looking at leasing the Wyatt Park basketball facilities to the Parramatta Basketball Association (PBA) for 20 years, subject to development consent and approval from Crown Lands for the construction of a new structure.
Merrylands RSL Youth Club to enter into 20 year lease...
The agreement will be put on public exhibition for comment.
6-28 Board Street, Lidcombe to be closed...
The closure makes possible the sale of land to Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club for approx. $5m after the costs of closing the street are shared.
Expressions of Interest for commercial and trade waste services sought...
Following tender to URM Group for domestic waste collection and the sale of Council's fleet, Council must act now to meet obligations to trade and commercial waste customers.
Council wins $290,000 for Metro Greenspace Program 2016-17...
The money adds to another successful grant application, which taken together will add $490,000 for green spaces and recreational facilities in Cumberland.
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Bathurst Street identified as preferred venue for skate park...
After extensive community consultation, Bathurst Street has been chosen as the site for a new skate park in Greystanes. Council will work closely with park user groups, park neighbours, young people, local businesses and other stakeholders in the design stage.
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Resourcing strategy adopted...
The four components of the resourcing strategy are: Long Term Financial Plan; Workforce Management Plan; Asset Management Strategy; and Cumberland Digital Strategy. Together they will position Council well over the next decade.
Procedure for notification of 'significant' development applications changed...
Council's emphasis on community engagement at the strategic planning stage, the establishment of a new "e-planning" system to review DA's online and greater resourcing into the frontline planning unit means the current notification procedure can be discontinued.
Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) for 190-220 Dunmore Street, Pendle Hill...
Council given greenlight to finalise VPA subject to minor amendments.
Delivery of high quality design outcomes for tall buildings guaranteed...
In a first for Cumberland, an independent panel of design experts will be established to review applications and award incentives.
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Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program 2017...
$19,924 was allocated to successful Rebate Program applications.
Exhibition of new street and road names in Pemulwuy...
The area's Indigenous history is celebrated with names coming from the Darug language, chosen by Council's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee.
Cumberland Local Heritage Awards crowns new 'Keeper of the Stone'...
The Awards recognise outstanding work in restoration and preservation and aims to increase appreciation of Cumberland's history through the primary school's 'Keeper of the Stone' colouring in competition.
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Draft Mobile Food Vending Vehicle Policy on exhibition....
The policy will enable Council to appropriately assess and encourage mobile food vending applications at public spaces in the area.
Waste and Recycling Streams of Cumberland Council...
The report provides information on how Council's current waste and recycling streams are treated. Council continues to move in a greener, more sustainable direction.
Investment Report June 2017...
Council's investment portfolio has a current market value of $135,993,735.
Council to pay off internal S94 debts...
Council is currently developing a new S94 plan and appointing a special project team to implement new accounting practices and reconcile all current funds collected by S94 plans.
