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Cumberland City is known for its international food, its welcoming community events and festivals It has 237,000 residents living in an area of 72 sq km.

Cumberland Council is comprised of the former Holroyd City Council and parts of Auburn and Parramatta Councils. SOCIAL MEDIA HOUSE RULES

Welcome to our Facebook community. Cumberland City Council encourages conversation and welcomes the views and opinions of followers and page fans. We are a vibrant and inclusive community. We are here to share, learn and engage with residents, visitors and businesses of Cumberland City in a safe environment. Join the conversation here on Facebook or via:

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https://www.youtube.com/
https://twitter.com/cumberlandsyd

Tips for engaging and enjoying our social media channels:
* Be kind, engage in open discussion and be positive in your interactions within the community
* Share your views and respect the views of others
* Keep discussions constructive and on topic

By agreeing to take part in our Facebook community, you agree to the following guidelines:
* We may hide comments at our discretion if they don’t contribute to the topic at hand
* We may delete unacceptable comments or posts that include, but are not limited to material, visual or written
* Violent, obscene or hateful language, links or images will not be tolerated
* Insults, threats or harassment of other users will not be tolerated, and may result in blocking
* We will remove any defamatory, misleading, irrelevant or unlawful material
* We will remove spam and authorised advertisements
* You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided
* Do not post personal addresses or phone numbers
* Do not impersonate Cumberland City Council’s account or any employee of the organisation
* We reserve the right to delete posts and will reply to your comments at our discretion
* The appearance of external links or comments on this page does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of Cumberland City Council. A person may be banned or temporarily blocked from the page if they continue to breach these rules. A message will be sent to inform of the breach and that any further infringements may lead to a permanent ban from the page. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 02 8757 9000. Issues or complaints can be logged via our online customer request system at https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/complaint-and-feedback-form

Further details can be found in our Social Media Policy: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/council-policy-documents

Thank you for being a part of the Cumberland City Council community!

13/11/2026

Keeping Cumberland’s town centres clean, safe and looking their best! 🧹

Mayor Joseph Rahme is delivering a town centre cleansing initiative across Cumberland, with dedicated teams undertaking pressure washing, leaf blowing and street sweeping to keep our public spaces fresh, tidy and welcoming for everyone.

It’s all part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining vibrant town centres and creating cleaner streets for our local communities.

12/11/2026

Christmas is even more special when we celebrate together❤️

It's a time for family, friends, neighbours and community – and we're looking forward to bringing Cumberland together for a special festive celebration.

Join us on 26 November for our Christmas Tree Lighting event.

Let's make some Christmas memories!

For more information, visit link in bio.

12/11/2026

Help keep Cumberland clean. 🌿If you spot illegally dumped items, record details safely, take a photo and report it to Council.

Every report helps protect our shared spaces.

For more information, or to report illegal dumping in Cumberland, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/bookacleanup

12/11/2026

Your Rates at Work across Cumberland 👷‍♀️🌳
This week, Mayor Rahme is:

🔹 Honouring Remembrance Day and arranging maintenance of the memorial plaques along Memorial Avenue following community feedback
🔹 Delivering smoother journeys with road renewal works completed on Daphne Street, Merrylands
🔹 Supporting our community, with 32 applicants recommended for funding through Round 1 of Council’s Community Grants program
🔹 Welcoming Un|Seen by local artist Gillian Kayrooz to the Granville Centre Art Gallery, including Un|Seen: Live this Saturday
🔹 Getting ready to reveal the winner of the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition 🎄🎨

Watch this week’s update for a snapshot of how your rates are working across Cumberland.

11/11/2026

📞 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey

Council has engaged Micromex Research to conduct a telephone survey of residents aged 18 years and over living in the Cumberland City Council area.

Randomly selected residents may receive a call between Thursday 12 November 2026 and Friday 27 November 2026, Monday to Friday from 2.00 pm to 8.30 pm.

This is an opportunity to share your views on Council services, infrastructure and community priorities. Your feedback will help Council understand what is important to the community and plan future improvements.

Micromex Research is an independent market and community research provider that has worked with more than 80 councils across NSW.

If contacted, we encourage you to participate and share your feedback.

11/11/2026

Cumberland City Council pauses to honour the brave men and women who served and sacrificed in defence of our nation. Lest We Forget.

10/11/2026

🧡 Safe. Equal. Respected.

Join us for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence as our community comes together to raise awareness, show support and advocate for a safer future for women and girls.

🚶 Western Sydney Women’s March
📅 Thursday 26 November
⏰ 10am - 12noon
📍 From Merrylands Oval to Merrylands Dyin Ngurra (Civic Square)

Together, we can create a community where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.

For more information and to get involved, visit: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/activism

10/11/2026

A little Christmas magic is coming to Cumberland! 🎅

From the sparkle of Christmas lights to the excitement of gathering with family, friends and our community, there's plenty to look forward to.

Join us on Thursday 26 November as we switch on the Christmas lights and welcome the festive season.

Mark your calendars!

For more information, visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/mayor-christmas-tree-lighting-celebration

10/11/2026

🌱 Ready for School Starts Here!

Every child’s learning journey is unique, and at Grow @ Cumberland, our Play to Learn Pathway helps children build the confidence, skills and independence they need for a successful start to school.

✨ Through our three-stage preschool program, children are supported to: 🌟 Build meaningful relationships and a strong sense of belonging
🌟 Develop curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills
🌟 Grow independence, confidence and emotional readiness for school

Is your child starting school next year but hasn't attended preschool yet?
The good news is it's not too late. A term in a quality preschool program can make a meaningful difference in helping children settle into routines, build friendships and develop school readiness skills before their first day of Kindergarten.

📢 Limited vacancies available. Enrol now and give your child the best possible start to their school journey.
🔗 Enquire today and discover the Grow @ Cumberland difference.

09/11/2026

A data centre has been approved for 132 McCredie Road, Guildford West by the NSW Government.

We know some residents have questions about the development. Although Council did not approve the project, we've put together some answers to common questions to help keep you informed.

For more information, visit https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/project-pluto-data-centre

Address

16 Memorial Avenue
Merrylands, NSW
2160

Website

http://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/

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