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Weekly Community News

6 August 2024

2024 Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival


Tickets are now on sale for Sydney’s most Instagrammable and favourite flower festival, The Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival held at the Auburn Botanic Gardens from Saturday 17 August to Sunday 25 August.

Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th birthday and explore Japan’s traditions and pop culture with an exciting program of activities, workshops and performances while discovering some of the best Japanese inspired food at the Japanese Food Village.

Sign up to the exclusive Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival newsletter for the latest information on tickets and all things Cherry: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/sydneycherryblossomfestival

Have Your Say


4-4A Terminal Place and 5 & 7 McLeod Road, Merrylands

Council is seeking community feedback on a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) prepared for the land at 4-4A Terminal Place and 5 & 7 McLeod Road, Merrylands.

Submissions close: 11:30pm, Monday 26 August


Create Cumberland

Council is seeking to engage with the Cumberland community to receive feedback on the community’s long-term vision for the future of Cumberland.

Submissions close: Saturday 2 November


Find out more, visit: https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au

Employment Expo


Attention newly arrived residents with working rights!

Join us for an Employment Expo on Tuesday 13 August from 10am to 2pm at the Granville Centre. This is your chance to connect directly with local employers and recruiters, explore diverse career options and gain valuable insights into various organisations.


Register now or for more information, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/employment-expo

Your Rates at Work


Road Improvement Projects

Council has completed road works along Oakleigh Avenue in South Granville, Old Prospect Road and Beresford Road in Greystanes and Church Avenue in Westmead which included a traffic calming device, installation of a new roundabout and new road asphalt 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