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Public Notices
- Amendments to Cumberland Development Control Plan 2021 for Merrylands Station and McFarlane Street Precinct and Merrylands Station Precinct (East)
- Amendment to Cumberland Development Control Plan 2021 for 245-247 Great Western Highway, South Wentworthville
- Amendment to Cumberland Development Control Plan 2021 for Fresh Hope Care, Dunmore Street, Pendle Hill
- Amendments to Cumberland Development Control Plan 2021 for 2-22 William Street, Granville and 45 Barcom Street, Merrylands West sites
- Amendment to Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011 for 2-22 William Street, Granville is now effective
- Amendment to Holroyd Development Control Plan 2013 for 45 Barcom Street, Merrylands West
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Composting and Worm Farming
Composting and worm farming are great for reducing organic waste and will provide rich, natural fertiliser that’s great for gardens.
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.