Have Your Say
Create Cumberland: Our Community Strategic Plan
Council is holding six interactive sessions to get feedback from the community about the Community Strategic Plan (CSP). 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.
- The Granville Centre: Tuesday 1 October, 11am to 2pm
- Redgum Function Centre: Tuesday 8 October, 11am to 2pm
- Allan G Ezzy Function Centre: Monday 14 October, 11am to 2pm
- Berala Community Centre: Monday 21 October, 11am to 2pm
- Auburn Centre for Community: Monday 28 October, 11am to 2pm
- The Holroyd Centre: Saturday 2 November, 11am to 2pm
To complete the online survey or for more information, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/create-cumberland
Carers Week
To celebrate Carers Week, Council is hosting a night of dinner and dancing on Friday 18 October.
Carers will be able to attend a community information session as well as dance their way through the night at Guildford Community Centre. Dinner will be provided.
To make a booking, call the Social Inclusion Team on 8757 9031, or visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/carers-week
National Biodiversity Month
Get involved in National Biodiversity Month!
Council is showcasing our biodiversity programs and initiatives and encouraging residents to sign up to our programs including the Verge Gardens Program, Native Bee Program, Native Bird Program (Cumberland Bird Club) and our Native Plant Giveaway.
For more information, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/national-biodiversity-month
Native Plant Giveaway
Council is giving away over 1,000 native flowering plants to residents of Cumberland City to help add greenery to homes, more shade, habitats for our wildlife, more privacy and cleaner air. Register and collect up to two free plants per household, while stocks last! Terms and conditions apply.
Collection day: Sunday 13 October, 9am to 3pm
Auburn Botanic Gardens, 99 Chiswick Road, Auburn
For more information, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/plant-giveaway
Your Rates at Work
Playground Upgrades
Council has completed works to Colquhoun Park in South Granville where the space underwent a full playground upgrade. As part of the project, a new sheltered BBQ area, renewed play equipment with a softfall surface and additional seating were installed.
Let us know of any issues in your area by using the Snap Send Solve mobile app which can be found on Council’s website: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/snapsendsolve
Cumberland Junior Golf Pro-Am
Are you under 17 years old and love golf? Join us for a free fantastic opportunity to tee off with many of Australia’s golfing professional players for a day.
Thursday 10 October, 7am to 3pm
Woodville Public Golf Course
Applications close: Tuesday 1 October
For more information, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/pro-am
