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Cumberland City Council
One of Sydney's most densely populated and culturally diverse council areas — around 252,400 people across Auburn, Merrylands, Granville, Lidcombe, Guildford and Greystanes, formed in 2016 from the merger of Auburn, Holroyd and part of Parramatta councils. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, roads, libraries, parks, development — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
2025–26 rate peg: 7.1%
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 6 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyCumberland's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
9 of 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you, by ward — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Ola Hamed (Labor)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: (02) 8757 9000
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~252,400
Open →What's happening
3 updatesRecent items from Cumberland City Council's public channels, in plain language.
- Policy
Every Cumberland household now gets a full three-bin kerbside service
From 1 July 2026 every free-standing house in the Cumberland LGA is entitled to a complete three-bin kerbside set (general waste, recycling, garden organics); the standardised collection began on 6 July 2026.
What this means for you: If your property didn't previously have all three bins, you can now request the full set; check the council's bin-day tool for your updated collection days.
- Have your say
Council consults on a draft Social Media Policy 2026
Cumberland City Council opened public consultation on a draft Social Media Policy 2026, with submissions open from 6 July to 2 August 2026.
What this means for you: Residents can read the draft policy and make a submission before it's finalised — this is your chance to have input before the council adopts it.
Source: Cumberland Conversations — Draft Social Media Policy 2026
- Policy
Cumberland secures state investment for youth live music
The council announced NSW Government investment to support contemporary live music opportunities for young people in the Cumberland LGA.
What this means for you: Funding is directed at youth live-music programs and facilities; check the council's announcement for eligibility and how to get involved.
Source: Cumberland City Council — News
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