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Environment Advisory Committee

The Environment Advisory Committee provides strategic advice to Council on environmental issues and sustainability initiatives in the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA).

Committee objective

The purpose of the Committee is to:

  • Establish a new Environment Advisory Committee to provide strategic advice to Council on environmental matters, including but not limited to sustainability, biodiversity, green/open space planning, natural resource management including riparian zones, and the overall delivery of relevant Council strategies and programs.
  • Provide strategic advice to Council on environmental issues and sustainability initiatives in the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA).
  • Provide feedback to Council in relation to environmental policies, programs, communication strategies, and service delivery.
  • Promote coordination and collaboration among environmental groups, service providers, and community organisations working on environmental sustainability.
  • Raise awareness of environmental challenges and advocate for environmental education, conservation and community engagement.

Terms of reference

View the Environment Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF, 222KB)

More information

For more information about this committee, contact our Committee Officer by phone 02 8757 9000 or email council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au.

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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.

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