Have your say on the Draft Sister City and Friendship City Policy 2025
Policy overview
Cumberland City Council is giving notification of the proposed Draft Sister City and Friendship City Policy 2025. The Code will be exhibited for a period of 28 days as resolved at the 29 October 2025 Council meeting.
This Policy outlines Council's position and policy framework in forming and maintaining effective ongoing formal civic relationships within Australia and internationally. Ensuring that all formal civic relationships established and mantained will be meaningful, effective, accountable appropriately resourced and based on clear economic, social and cultural benefits to Council and the community.
The Policy guides Council decision-making in establishing Sister City and Friendship City relationships and ensures that the primary focus of any relationship is consistent with Council's Community Strategic Plan and current legislation.
Have Your Say
Council values the opinions and suggestions of the community, and would appreciate your input on the Draft Sister City and Friendship City Policy.
We encourage you to download a copy of the policy for review from our document library.
The consultation period runs from Monday 24 November 2025 to Monday 22 December 2025. During this community consultation period, residents are encouraged to submit their comments on the proposal. Anyone who wishes to provide feedback on the proposal must do so in writing by 5pm Monday 22 December 2025.
How To Give Feedback
Submissions concerning the Draft Sister City and Friendship City Policy are to be made by 5pm Monday 22 December 2025.
There are three ways you can lodge a submission:
- Complete an online submission below.
- Email it to Council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
- Post it to The General Manager, Cumberland City Council, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160.
