News & Updates

15 February 2024

Message from the Mayor

Safer Cities: Her Way Program

Council has started construction on Guildford Laneway as part of the Safer Cities: Her Way Program, following community feedback from a series of consultations held last year. The upgrades will include new furniture including tables and benches, installation of smart technology, lighting, CCTV cameras, mobile phone charging stations and public art. Guildford is undergoing a transformation as part of the Safer Cities: Her Way Program, which aims to improve the perception of safety for young girls and women in public spaces. This project is due to be completed in May 2024, weather permitting. For more information,

visit https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/her-way-guildford

Safer Cities: Her Way is part of the wider Safer Cities program led by Transport for NSW.

Cumberland Young Writers Awards

Cumberland’s youngest wordsmiths have been recognised and celebrated at the Cumberland Young Writers Awards held at Granville Library recently. The creative writing competition provided young writers and illustrators aged 8 to 18 years with an opportunity to showcase their talents through poetry, short stories and graphic stories. I was very impressed with the creativity and talent from our local children and youth. Congratulations to the winners, finalists and all involved! To read the entries, visit your local library branch. To find your nearest library, visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/library

Learn to Swim safely this Summer

Council offers a range of swimming programs which are held weekly at five Cumberland Swim Centres. Learn to Swim classes are suitable for infants, toddlers, children and adults. Learning to swim and being safe in and around water is very important with statistics from Royal Life Saving Australia revealing that drowning is a leading cause of death in children aged 1-3 years. It’s really important that we encourage our residents to take advantage of our programs so that they are equipped with water safety skills. To sign up, or to find out more information, visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/swimming-pools

Cumberland Live and Local

Council will be hosting an evening of music, community and good vibes at the first ever Cumberland Live and Local event on Friday 23 February at Merrylands Civic Square, and everyone is invited to join the fun! This free family friendly event will showcase some of the best of Cumberland’s local musicians, with

performances from Anton Aktila and Cobalt Blues, as well as a range of food stalls. It’s a great opportunity to get out and about, relax and enjoy the sounds of summer. For more information, visit

www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/live-and-local

Mayor Lisa Lake

Happy Lunar New Year

Council recently celebrated the Year of the Dragon as part of its Lunar New Year festivities. Held over three days in Lidcombe, Auburn and Berala, the community was treated to a bustling program complete with comedy shows, K-pop, food, arts, dancing, community workshops and karaoke. It was great to see thousands of people come together to take part in a cultural event that has a very long history in Cumberland and is symbolic to many in our community. It also provided a great opportunity for us to learn and experience Chinese, South-Eastern and Eastern Asian culture.

What's On: February

Celebrate International Mother Language Day with us at the Redgum Function Centre in Wentworthville on Friday 23 February from 1pm to 4pm.

Explore a range of stalls featuring cultural art, weaving, language learning, iPad demonstrations, and fun activities for both adults and children.

This is a free event. No bookings required.

For more information visit our website.

Drop off your unwanted chemicals at Cumberland City Council's FREE Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 24 February, from 9am to 3:30pm at Oriole Park Carpark, Euston Road, Auburn.

Residents may drop-off household items (up to a maximum of 20 litres or 20 kilograms of any single item).

No bookings required.

For more information visit our website.

Your Rates at Work - Webbs Avenue Playing Field

Works have been completed at Webbs Avenue Playing Fields in Auburn which included the returfing of field 1. Hybrid goal mouths were also installed in fields 1, 2 and 3.

These works will assist with the playing surface and prepare the fields for the upcoming soccer season.

Ramadan Stallholder EOI

The Ramadan Street Festival is coming back!

Council is seeking suitable vendors to provide food and retail market activities, and organisations to join our community space.

To be considered for this event, please complete the EOI application form available on our website.

Applications close: Friday 23 February.

For more information visit our website.

Cumberland Youth Survey

Are you aged 12-25 years and live

in Cumberland?

If so, have your say on what activities and programs you would love to see in your local area, and go into a draw for a chance to win a $100 Rebel Sports gift card.

Entries close Wednesday 28 February.

For more information visit our website.

Clean up Australia Day 2024

Let's make a difference together by cleaning up our local parks, creeks, and rivers on Sunday 3 March.

Join us by rolling up your sleeves at one of the Clean Up Australia Day sites in Cumberland:

Holroyd Gardens, Merrylands (9:30am - 12noon)
Driftway Reserve, Pemulwuy (9:30am - 11am)
Lytton Street Park, Wentworthville (9:30am - 11am)
Phillips Park, Lidcombe (9:30am - 11am)
Everley Park, Chester Hill (9:30am - 11am)

Enjoy a free BBQ after the event. All equipment provided.

To register or for more information, visit our website.

Easter Stallholder EOI

Cumberland City Council will be holding Easter celebrations on Saturday 9 March from 10am to 2pm at Central Gardens Nature Reserve in Merrylands.

We're seeking stallholders to provide food and suitable activities to be part of this fun event.

To be considered, complete the online form by Monday 19 February by visiting our website.

ClubGRANTS Program

Applications are now open for the 2024

Cumberland ClubGRANTS program.

This program supports local projects and services that provide assistance to people in Cumberland.

Advisory Desk sessions and Grant Writing Workshops are also available. Bookings required.

Applications close Friday 31 May 2024.

To apply or to find out more visit our website.

Have Your Say

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

Draft Library Strategy 2024-2027

Council has developed a Draft Library Strategy and is seeking your feedback. The Draft Strategy outlines Council's vision to continue providing sustainable, innovative, accessible and inclusive library services to the community and will guide the direction and delivery of Council's Library Services over the next 3 years.

Submissions close: Monday 19 February 2024

https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/library-strategy-2024-2027

Planning Proposal Amendment: 4 - 4A Terminal Place, Merrylands

Council is seeking feedback on the planning proposal request to amend planning controls for 4 - 4A Terminal Place, Merrylands.

Your feedback will inform the decision to increase the residential capacity in a part of the proposed development which adjoins the existing Merrylands bus and rail interchange site.

Submissions close: Wednesday 28 February 2024

https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/terminal-place-merrylands-2024

Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement - 245-247 Great Western Highway, South Wentworthville

Council is seeking your feedback on the draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) for land at 245-247 Great Western Highway, South Wentworthville.

Submissions close: Tuesday 5 March 2024

https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/great-western-highway-draft-vpa20240001

Proposed Naming of Hayat Lane, Granville

Council is seeking your feedback on the proposed naming of an un-named laneway in Granville.

Your feedback will inform the decision to name the laneway as Hayat Lane to commemorate the late Hayat Francis who contributed significantly to the local community.

Submissions close: Monday 11 March 2024

https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/proposed-granville-lane-naming