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8 February 2021

A Message from the Mayor

Mayor Steve Christou, Principal of Merrylands Public School Bronwyn York and Councillor Joseph Rahme at the newly installed pedestrian on Morris Street.

New pedestrian crossing for Merrylands Public School

A new pedestrian crossing has been installed on Morris Street for Merrylands Public School after the school’s P&C advocated for greater safety for students.

The safety of families and students in Cumberland City is something that I value, and I hope to continue to make improvements where there is a need.

Morris Street can be extremely busy, so with the support of Councillor Rahme and Council, we ensured children are able to make their way safely to school when crossing the street.

The pedestrian crossing was completed at the end of January and is ready for use.

Meet your Mayor revamped

I’m pleased that the Meet Your Mayor sessions held at Stockland Merrylands will now include a subject matter expert on a variety of topics each week.

I am a believer in being accessible to the community and having solutions available to matters of concerns.

Whether it’s community safety, road and traffic, or resource recovery, we’ll be able to answer your questions instantaneously.

Come along and drop into the next session this Thursday 11 February. I will be available, along with a representative from the Roads and Safety team, for any enquires. I look forward to seeing you there.

First Mayor's grave restored

Last week I visited Rookwood Cemetery where the gravesite of Arthur Holroyd, the first mayor of the Municipality of Prospect and Sherwood, the predecessor of the former Holroyd Council, has been restored after years of neglect.

Arthur Holroyd was a member of the NSW Legislative Assembly and was largely responsible for establishing the municipality of Holroyd in 1872.

I’m honoured to have taken part in such an important milestone of preserving our heritage. I commend Councillor Garrard and the Heritage Committee for their continued advocacy to maintain this important gravesite.

This is a win for those of us who recognise the importance of our history, those who came before us and a forefather of this local government area.

Cumberland City Council | eNews

Dunmore Street pop-up park still open

Council is encouraging families and locals to visit the pop-up park on Dunmore Street in Wentworthville this summer, Council’s innovative way to bring the natural world to an urban environment.

The pop-up park will be trialled until the end of February 2021 and enables Council to pilot new ideas for streets as shared spaces that support healthier, safer and more resilient communities.

The aim is to transform the Wentworthville precinct, creating safe, attractive and accessible streets and places.

Be sure to trial the pop-up park and comment via Cumberland Conversations.

Submissions close Sunday, 28 February 2021.

New name for Granville Stadium

Council is planning to name the new Granville Park Stadium after Rugby legend, Eric Tweedale.

It will be a tremendous honour to have Mr Tweedale, a Two Blues club patron and the oldest living Wallaby player, be part of a significant milestone for this first-class sporting venue in Cumberland City.

Eric Tweedale is one of our favourite sporting sons, the oldest surviving rugby legend at 99 years old and a war veteran.

He enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy during the Second World War. At the time, he was engaged to marry Enid Wagner, employed by Shells Oil Company and playing Rugby for Parramatta (now Western Sydney Two Blues).

The longstanding home ground of the Western Sydney Two Blues Rugby Club in Granville is on its way to being transformed into a multi-use community sport pavilion that residents and sporting groups can use all year round.

Wyatt Park Public Hearing

Join Council's public hearing on Monday, 8 February to discuss the Wyatt Park Draft Plan of Management on exhibition until 22 February.

Be part of the Cumberland Conversation and have your say about Wyatt Park, the 23 hectare parkland home to the Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Lidcombe Oval, Auburn Youth Centre, Cumberland Basketball Centre, Parramatta Auburn Netball Association and PCYC.

See more information on the public hearing or have your say online.

Volunteer with the Seniors and Disability team

As a result of the COVID pandemic, our 100+ volunteer base has drastically decreased.

The pandemic has also led to an increase in residents requiring support.

That's where you come in.

We're flexible and happy to work around your availability, whether that's a few hours a week, fortnightly or monthly.

It's proven that volunteering is good for your mind and body.

Check out the roles on offer:

Social Inclusion:

In-centre Activities Assistant Volunteer for the Social Inclusion Team
Outing Assistant Volunteer for the Social Inclusion Team
Shopping assistants for Social Inclusion Team

Nutrition:

Drivers and Volunteer Delivery Assistants (‘Runner’) for Nutrition Services
Centre Based Meals Program Volunteer for Nutrition Services

Disability:

Programs Assistants for the Lifestyle & Leisure Links Program

Essential criteria

Commitment to working with elderly people and people with disabilities
Ability to conduct duties of position or ability/willingness to learn
Commitment to work within the guidelines/legislation relevant to this position
Commitment to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of, and commitment to, the person-centred approach (or willingness to learn)
Trustworthy, patient, reliable and completion of a Criminal Record Check

For more information and to apply, contact Council's Service Development Coordinator, Jaqueline Andres on 8757 9041 or jacqueline.andres@cumberland.nsw.gov.au