Population 219,312 (2015) (15th) Website Cumberland Council Area 72 km² Council seat Merrylands | Administrator Viv May PSM Cumberland Council Strathfield Founded 12 May 2016 Region Greater Western Sydney | |
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Established 12 May 2016 (2016-05-12) State electorate(s) Auburn
Fairfield
Granville
Prospect Federal divisions Division of Blaxland, Division of Greenway, Division of McMahon, Division of Parramatta | ||
The Cumberland Council is a local government area located in the western suburbs of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Council was formed on 12 May 2016 from the merger of parts of the Auburn City, the former Parramatta City, and Holroyd City councils.
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The Council comprises an area of 72 square kilometres (28 sq mi) and at the time of its establishment had an estimated population of 219,147.
The Administrator of the Cumberland Council is Viv May PSM, until the elections for councillors to take place on 9 September 2017.
The first Special Meeting of Cumberland Council was held on 19 May 2016, at the Granville Town Hall, with subsequent Council meetings alternated between the Merrylands Administration Building and Auburn Civic Centre.
Suburbs and localities in the local government area
Suburbs in the Cumberland Council area are:
Facilities
There are eight libraries located throughout the local government area, including:
Council
Once elected, Cumberland Council will comprise fifteen Councillors elected proportionally in five wards including:
Three Councillors will represent each ward and are expected to be elected for a fixed four-year term of office with effect from 9 September 2017.