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Cumberland City Council’s Banner to Bags Campaign Turning Waste into Opportunity

In celebration of Plastic Free July 2025, Cumberland City Council is proud to highlight the success of its Banners to Bags campaign, a community-driven and creative initiative turning waste into opportunity.

3 Jul 2025

Cumberland Leads Nation with Cool Carpark That Reduces Surface Temperatures by up to 50%

Environmental monitoring at the Holroyd Gardens Carpark shows vine-covered structure reduces surface temperatures by up to 50%, improves thermal comfort by 10°C and lowers air temperatures by up to 2.5°C.

27 Jun 2025

Refugee Week 2025: Cumberland City Council Celebrates Year-Round Refugee Support Through Culture and Storytelling

In celebration of Refugee Week 2025, Cumberland City Council will host a vibrant community celebration on Tuesday 24 June 2025, at The Granville Centre from 10am to 1pm.

2 Jun 2025

Cumberland Makes a Splash! Exciting New Rebuild of Laurie Ferguson Splash Park Coming to Granville Park

Cumberland City Council is excited to announce the upcoming rebuild of Granville Park, Merrylands, with construction set to commence in the middle of 2025.

2 Jun 2025

Cumberland City Council Takes Bold Steps to Advance Equity, Opportunity, and Community Resilience

Cumberland City Council has reaffirmed its leadership and vision by endorsing a series of major Mayoral Minutes at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 28 May, reinforcing its commitment to women in sport, community hardship support, flood relief efforts, and housing advocacy.

29 May 2025

Greener Future Takes Root as Cumberland City Council Marks 1,000 Trees Planted to Boost Canopy and Biodiversity

In celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June 2025 , Cumberland City Council proudly marked a major milestone in its Covering Cumberland in Cool Canopies Project by planting its 1,000^th tree.

27 May 2025

Game-Changing $32.8m Infrastructure Upgrades Revitalise Merrylands' Roads, Drainage, and Public Services

Cumberland City Council has successfully completed a series of major infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving roads, drainage, and essential public services in Merrylands.

22 Apr 2025

Cumberland City Council Resolves to Remove “Racism Not Welcome” Signs

At its ordinary meeting on 26 March 2025, Cumberland City Council debated a motion regarding the removal of the “Racism Not Welcome” signs currently displayed across the Local Government Area (LGA). Following a thorough discussion, Council has resolved to remove all 50 signs.

28 Mar 2025

Celebrate Nowruz in Merrylands – A Cultural Celebration of Spring!

Experience a night of vibrant celebrations with traditional music, cultural performances, and dancers at Cumberland City Council’s Nowruz event on Saturday 22 March from 7pm to 10pm.

21 Mar 2025

Together We March Forward: Cumberland's Commitment to Accelerating Gender Equality

Cumberland City Council is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 with a series of empowering events and initiatives to honour women from all walks of life within the community.

7 Mar 2025

Cumberland’s Senior Residents "Shine Bright" at the 2025 Annual Seniors Festival

Cumberland City Council is proudly celebrating its senior residents with a lively and heartwarming lineup of activities at the 2025 Seniors Festival.

4 Mar 2025

Ramadan Street Festival: A massive TWO nights of Cultural Celebrations, Food, and Fun in Auburn!

Get ready for a weekend of cultural celebrations, delicious food, and community spirit at Cumberland City Council’s Ramadan Street Festival on Saturday, 8 March and Sunday, 9 March along Auburn Road, Auburn. This annual event is the perfect chance to embrace the rich traditions of Ramadan, while coming together as a community to eat the night away under the stars.

3 Mar 2025

Cumberland City Council Honours Inspirational Role Models for their Notable Contributions in the Local Community

Cumberland City Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Local Citizen of the Year Awards, recognising and honouring individuals and groups who have selflessly devoted their time and effort in making a positive impact across Cumberland.

30 Jan 2025

Cumberland City Council Enhances Playgrounds to Foster Stronger Communities

Cumberland City Council has been delivering upgrades to playground and recreational spaces across Cumberland, making it easier for families to connect, play and stay active.

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