Council elections: where to vote in Cumberland
Do you hear that? It’s the sizzle of the barbie heating up — election weekend is here. Here’s all you need to know about the Cumberland Council elections.
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Do you hear that? It’s the sizzle of the barbie heating up — election weekend is here.
Ahead of Saturday’s election there are a few things every voter will need to know.
Firstly, it’s obviously important to have information on all the candidates to be able to make an informed decision.
Secondly, it’s important to know where to vote.
We’ve listed every polling place for Cumberland Council on Saturday.
People can vote from 8am to 6pm on Saturday.
We will be posting on both our Facebook and Twitter pages throughout the day and night. Comment or tweet us your photos from the region’s polling booths to either facebook.com/parramattaadvertiser or @parramatta_news on Twitter.
WHAT WARD DO I LIVE IN?
GRANVILLE WARD
Granville Ward encompasses the suburb of Holroyd, the Cumberland Council area part of the suburb of Granville, and parts of the suburbs of Guildford, Merrylands and Merrylands West.
GREYSTANES WARD
Greystanes Ward encompasses the suburbs of Guildford West, Pemulwuy and Woodpark, the Cumberland Council area parts of the suburbs of Fairfield, Prospect, Smithfield and Yennora, most of the suburb of Greystanes, and parts of the suburbs of Guildford and Merrylands West.
REGENTS PARK WARD
Regents Park Ward encompasses the suburbs of Berala and Rookwood, the Cumberland Council area parts of the suburbs of Homebush West and Lidcombe, and parts of the Cumberland Council area sections of the suburbs of Auburn and Regents Park.
SOUTH GRANVILLE WARD
South Granville Ward encompasses the suburb of South Granville, the Cumberland Council area part of the suburb of Chester Hill, parts of the suburbs of Guildford and Merrylands, and parts of the Cumberland Council area sections of the suburbs of Auburn and Regents Park.
WENTWORTHVILLE WARD
Wentworthville Ward encompasses the suburbs of Girraween and South Wentworthville, the Cumberland Council area parts of the suburbs of Mays Hill, Pendle Hill, Toongabbie, Wentworthville and Westmead, and parts of the suburbs of Greystanes and Merrylands.
POLLING PLACES
GRANVILLE WARD
Blaxcell Street Public School
Cardinal Gilroy Retirement Village
Granville East Public School
Granville Public School
Granville South Public School
Granville Town Hall
Guildford Public School
Guildford West Public School
Hilltop Road Public School
Holroyd School
Merrylands East Public School
Merrylands Public School
Parramatta West Public School
Sherwood Grange Public School
St Marys Anglican Church Hall Guidlford
St Thomas Church Hall
Sydney Town Hall
The Holroyd Centre
GREYSTANES WARD
Allan G Ezzy Community Centre
Beresford Road Public School
Greystanes Public School
Guildford Public School
Guildford West Public School
Hilltop Road Public School
Holroyd High School
Merrylands Public School
Pendle Hill Girl Guides Hall
Ringrose Public School
Sherwood Grange Public School
Sydney Town Hall
Widemere Public School
REGENTS PARK WARD
Auburn Girls High School
Auburn North Public School
Auburn Public School
Auburn Town Hall
Auburn West Public School
Berala Jubilee Hall
Berala Public School
Hilltop Road Public School
Lidcombe Public School
Regents Park Public School
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
St Stephen’s Church Hall
Sydney Town Hall
SOUTH GRANVILLE WARD
Auburn Girls High School
Auburn North Public School
Auburn Public School
Auburn Town Hall
Auburn West Public School
Berala Jubilee Hall
Berala Public School
Blaxcell Street Public School
Granville East Public School
Granville South High School
Granville South Public School
Guildford Public School
Hilltop Road Public School
Lidcombe Public School
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
St Marys Anglican Church Hall Guidlford
St Thomas Church Hall
Sydney Town Hall
WENTWORTHVILLE WARD
Beresford Road Public School
Dong San Korean Church Mays Hill
Girraween Public School
Hilltop Road Public School
Metella Road Public School
Parramatta West Public School
Pendle Hill Baptist Church
Pendle Hill Girl Guides Hall
Pendle Hill Public School
South Wentworthville Guide Hall
Sydney Town Hall
Wentworthville Baptist Church Hall
Wentworthville Public School
Westmead Public School
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