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Westmead South - May 2024 update

The Draft Westmead South Master Plan and Planning Proposal will be reported to the Ordinary Council Meeting for consideration on Wednesday 5 June 2024.

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Back to Guildford festival success
Thank you to everyone who attended the Back to Guildford Festival on Saturday. We had a fantastic turnout, and it was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and enjoying the new upgrades to the Guildford Laneway, the result of our Safer Cities: Her Way consultation.
- Officially opened by the Mayor of Cumberland, Lisa Lake
- Live music all afternoon and evening
- Roving entertainment
- Community groups
- Kids entertainment
- Food stalls
- Chance to win a football jersey signed by all of the Western...
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Kitchen 2 Gardens Program

The Kitchen 2 Gardens program aims to raise awareness of food and garden waste recycling, help residents build resilience and save money by growing vegetables at home. By growing vegetables at home, residents can also reduce food waste and food packaging.

There will be a FREE compost and vegetable seeds giveaway on Saturday 22 June to help you grow your own veggies. You MUST book into one of the two sessions.

For more details on how to register, and to find out more about the Kitchen 2...

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Back to Guildford

Following upgrades to the Guildford Laneway as part of the Safer Cities: Her Way Program, Council will be holding the Back To Guildford Festival to showcase the recent works on Saturday 25 May from 3pm - 9pm.

The upgrades will include new furniture including tables and benches, installation of smart technology, lighting, CCTV cameras, mobile phone charging stations.

The public art mural which is part of the upgrade has now been completed.

The event will include live entertainment, roving...

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April 2024 - Guildford Laneway Update

Come along to this free family event and explore the upgraded Guildford Laneway. Enjoy the live entertainment, roaming entertainers, children’s activities, market and food vendors and community groups.

Attached Document : Back-to-Guildford-2024_A5-Flyer_v3.pdf
Dudley Reserve April update

The park upgrade for Dudley Reserve Lidcombe commenced in April 2024, and is expected to be completed in June 2024, weather permitting.

During this time we’ll aim to minimise any inconvenience.
Central Park April update

The park upgrade for Central Park Lidcombe commenced in April 2024, and is expected to be completed in June 2024, weather permitting.

During this time we’ll aim to minimise any inconvenience.
Kulgun Reserve Upgrade - April 2024 update

The park upgrade for Kulgun Reserve commenced in April 2024, and is expected to be completed in June 2024, weather permitting.

During this time we’ll aim to minimise any inconvenience.
Parramatta Road Project – March 2024 update

Macquarie Road artwork

Installation of new decorative artwork on the footpath of Macquarie Road will commence in April 2024. The artwork entitled Future Message is made up of a series of designs painted onto the footpath. The design is a pixel art-style piece featuring a series of large emojis and text reminiscent of 2000s video games and modern-day emoticons. Western Sydney artists Gillian Kayrooz and Kalanjay Dhir worked with students from Auburn Girls High School in the development of the...

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March 2023 update - Women in Trade events

This month we have two new events for those interested in finding out more about trades:

Diversity is good for business

As part of the 'Trade Up to a Better Future Program' you're invited to join the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, Brown Boss Babes, and cumberland City Council to learn about the benefits of women in trade and non-traditional roles. What challenges do women face in trade and male dominated industries? How do they overcome them? How do they break gender barriers? How...

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