Cumberland Welcomes New Mayor and Deputy Mayor to the new term of Council
We are pleased to announce the newly elected Mayor of Cumberland City Council, Councillor Ola Hamed alongside Councillor Michael Zaiter as Deputy Mayor, following an Extraordinary Meeting of Council on 16 October.
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.
To find out more about our newly elected Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Cumberland City Councillors, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/mayor-and-councillors
Local Citizen of the Year Awards 2025
Nominations for the Local Citizen of the Year Awards are now open. Winners will be announced at a special ceremony on Australia Day in 2025. If you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the local community, we want to hear from you!
Nominations close: Sunday 24 November
For more information, or to fill in a nomination form, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/local-citizen-year-awards
Chemical CleanOut
Safely dispose of unwanted chemicals for FREE! Residents can drop off household items including solvents, ammonia-based cleaners, pesticides and herbicides, poisons, paints and more!
Saturday 26 October, 9am to 3:30pm
Cumberland Council Guildford Depot
167 Fairfield Road, Guildford West (Entry via Foray Street)
For more information, please visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/chemical-cleanout
This initiative is held in partnership with the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
Your Rates at Work
Footpath Renewals
Council has recently completed footpath renewals at Cartwright Avenue in Merrylands, Brotherton Street in South Wentworthville, and Union Road in Auburn, where over 700m of footpath in total was resurfaced and new concrete was laid.
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
Have Your Say
Create Cumberland: Our Community Strategic Plan
Council is holding another two interactive sessions to get feedback from the community about the Community Strategic Plan (CSP).
At each location, there will be a FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE, and 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.
- 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
Diwali Festival 2024
Council will be lighting up Wentworthville for the Diwali Festival.
Explore the street bazaar, join in the fun at the Bollywood Block Party, try out a range of South Asian and Indian cuisine, and get hands-on with the arts and cultural activities.
Saturday 9 November, 5pm to 10pm
Station Street, Wentworthville
For more information, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/diwali
