Cumberland City Council

On Monday, 160 wonderful individuals took the oath to make Australia their home, and we are incredibly fortunate they chose Cumberland City Council! 🙌 We welcomed 29 nationalities between the ages of 2 to 67!   This was Mayor Ola Hamed’s first citizenship ceremony as Mayor, describing it as one of the most joyous moments she has experienced. “Our diversity and multiculturalism are our greatest strengths, making Cumberland an incredible place to live”. 💖 Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite MP and Education Minister Jason Clare were also present for the special occasion. Thank you to everyone who made this day possible. Congratulations to our newest Australians 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce the revamp of Cumberland City’s Open Data Hub, aimed at making our area’s data publicly available to everyone! · Explore city statistics about Cumberland City’s population and multicultural community. · Find out more about the Guildford laneway revitalisation project through this data dashboard completed under the Safer Cities program in collaboration with Transport for NSW. Whether you're a local resident, a developer, a researcher, or simply someone curious about Cumberland City, this interactive and dynamic platform is for you. Check out the platform here: https://lnkd.in/gT6ezZE6

Are you a person with a passion to make an impact? At Cumberland City Council, we believe in the power of your potential. We’re looking for bright, motivated cadets, trainees and apprentices who are ready to turn their aspirations into reality. Whether you want to dive into practical, hands-on work or explore new creative career paths, the opportunities are endless here at Cumberland City Council! This is more than a job, it’s your chance to build a legacy, to be a part of something bigger and to create a future filled with purpose. This is your moment! Apply today and make your mark with Cumberland City Council! To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggAB6T8a

Cumberland does it again, with Kulgun Park upgrades almost complete! 🌳 Featuring a new play area, increased seating and shelter from native trees, it will be the place the bring your children this summer! Opening soon - We can’t wait to hear what you think.

Norman Park in Auburn has recently undergone exciting upgrades for the community to enjoy 🌳 The park now offers new facilities for relaxation and recreation, and a redesigned playspace with new play equipment, making it easier for caregivers to supervise children while offering a wide range of play opportunities. It opened last week – we hope you enjoy it! Let us know what you think.

Cumberland Council’s Place and Economy team in partnership with the Urban Planning and Strategy team have been recognised for two Highly Commended awards at this year’s Planning Institute of Australia NSW Awards! 🎉 🏆 SMART Cumberland Program – Technology and Digital Innovation category 🏆 Westmead Master Plan Engagement – Stakeholder Engagement category A big thank you to everyone who contributed their hard work and dedication to these achievements! 👏

On Saturday 19 October, Council hosted its bi-annual Compost Giveaway event at the Cumberland Council Depot in Guildford West. The compost comes from residential green lidded bins where it gets taken to a facility and turned into rich, healthy compost and given back to our residents where it can be used on home gardens and parks. It’s not waste, it’s a resource!    From 9am to 2pm, we gave away compost bags to 400 Cumberland households that are keen to kick start their veggie gardens. Each household received two free compost bags and a variety of vegetable seeds. The event was well received by the community.    A big thanks to everyone who helped us to make the event a success! For more information about the event, please visit the website here: https://lnkd.in/gnmKWTr7

Cumberland City Council was successful at the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW awards ceremony earlier this month. The Place and Engagement team received top honours in the category Liveable Cities for the 'Guildford Laneway Revitalisation' Project. The Environment and Resource Recovery team also received a highly commended award in the category Litter Prevention for the 'Approach to Litter Prevention in Cumberland' project. Well done!

Cumberland City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from food vendors for the upcoming Family Christmas Fair at Central Gardens Nature Reserve, a family-friendly outdoor event featuring carols, activities and more! Applications close Monday 18 November 2024. To register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ewDUvSEi

Have you ever crossed paths with someone who inspired you, uplifted others, or made a difference in your life? An individual or an organisation who reminded you that goodness and selflessness exists within your community?   Now it is your chance to honour those individuals and organisations, and give them the recognition they deserve!   We are excited to announce the Local Citizen of the Year Awards 2025 and invite you to share the stories of our local heroes.   This year's Local Citizen of the Year Award winner, Bulent Ada, is a shining example of this spirit. Dedicated to providing mental health support to individuals, particularly those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds within the Cumberland Local Government Area, Bulent’s commitment and advocacy for mental health is unwavering. Over several years, he has volunteered his time to provide free psychological support services and has actively participated in various community events to assist those disadvantaged within our community.   To nominate your local hero, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gnq_nBRA #LocalCitizenoftheYear #CumberlandCityCouncil #LocalHeroes