Cumberland City Council

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

We are pleased to announce the newly elected Mayor of Cumberland City Council, Councillor Ola Hamed alongside Councillor Michael Zaiter as Deputy Mayor, following last night’s Extraordinary Meeting of Council. Mayor Ola Hamed, who has served as a Cumberland Councillor for seven years, will lead the Council as Mayor for the next two years. Commenting on her appointment, Mayor Hamed said “I'm truly honoured to be sworn in as the Mayor of Cumberland City Council and as the first ever Muslim woman of Lebanese heritage. Alongside of course Deputy Mayor Zaiter who also happens to be of Lebanese heritage.” “Our Labor and our Liberal partnership reflects our commitment to a prosperous future for the residents of Cumberland. One of my immediate priorities is to unify this chamber, and indeed the community, because that's what civic leadership should always be about.” Congratulations to our new Mayor and Deputy Mayor. To find out more about our newly elected Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Cumberland City Councillors, visit: https://lnkd.in/gwgV55KR

Tell us your vision for the future of our community at Create Cumberland! Council is holding six interactive sessions for the community to seek feedback on the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) Join us at the following locations over the next month: 👉🏻 The Granville Centre Tuesday 1 October, 11am - 2pm 👉🏻 Redgum Function Centre Tuesday 8 October, 11am - 2pm 👉🏻 Allan G Ezzy Function Centre Monday 14 October, 11am - 2pm 👉🏻 Berala Community Centre Monday 21 October, 11am - 2pm 👉🏻 Auburn Centre for 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. To register for one of the events, visit: https://lnkd.in/gJ2M7N29 To complete the online survey or for more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/grC6xW-q

Are you looking to kick start your career in your final years of high school? We have an exciting opportunity here for you!   Cumberland City Council are pleased to offer a school based traineeship for a young person in our Children and Youth Development team.   This position offers a combination of on-the-job work experience while completing a Certificate III in Community Services.   To find out more information or to apply for this role, click here: https://lnkd.in/gPrtNM-v

Are you a WHS superstar with a passion for safety and leadership? We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Senior WHS Business Partner to join our team! What we’re looking for: • Tertiary qualifications in WHS and extensive industry experience • Expertise in Plant, Fleet, Machinery, and SWMS • Proven track record in developing, implementing and analysing WHSMS • Skilled in WHS training delivery, project coordination and data analysis • Top-notch communication and planning skills • Knowledgeable in EEO, WHS and ethical practices What’s in it for you? • Permanent, full-time role at our Merrylands office • 70-hour fortnight with a 9-day ADO arrangement • Competitive salary ($95,906.72 to $110,293.04 + 11.5% superannuation) • Leaseback vehicle and mobile phone Ready to lead the charge in workplace safety? Download the full position description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gfhAxV36

Attention Prospective Sponsors! We’re excited to invite you to be part of the Cumberland Junior Pro-Am Golf Tournament! This is a fantastic opportunity to support a premier event while showcasing your brand to a vibrant community of golf enthusiasts. Date: Thursday 10 October (Juniors) and Friday 11 October 2024 (amateurs) Time: 7am - 3pm Location: Woodville Golf Course, 118 Rawson Road, Guildford We're seeking sponsors to help make this event a memorable success. Your support will not only elevate the tournament but also provide valuable exposure for your business as well as an opportunity to play alongside professional golfers on Friday 11 October 2024.   Interested in becoming a sponsor or need more information? Please contact us at events@cumberland.nsw.gov.au For more information, visit our website, https://lnkd.in/gS_y5xmN