Residents
Find out information about rates, payments, waste and recycling, reporting issues, and more.
Your Rates
Your rates contribute to the provision of day-to-day services, maintaining and building new facilities for the community, improving infrastructure in the City.
Bin collection days
When is your bin being picked up? Is it yellow or green bin week? Find the answers here!
Animals and pets
Pets bring pleasure and companionship to many. We want pets and people to live together harmoniously, and for your pet to be healthy, well-socialised and safe.
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Reporting local issues
It's important that residents are vigilant and active members of the community. This section deals with how to report any issues.
Trees, garden and home
There's no place like home. Find out more about trees, gardens and your own safety at home.
Waste and recycling
Welcome to the Wasteless Generation
What's On in CBCity
Riverwood
Preschool story time Riverwood
Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children
Wednesday, 10am (during school term)
Chester Hill
Get ready for big school​ Chester Hill
Give your child a head start once they get to kindergarten.
Wednesdays, 11am-noon (during school terms)
Panania
Chair yoga Panania
Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!
Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm and 1-2pm (during school term)
Lakemba
Knitting and craft group Lakemba
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Wednesdays, 2-4pm (during school term)
Chester Hill
Chair yoga Chester Hill
Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor? Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm (during school terms)
Bankstown
Families Connect to Culture
Families Connect to Culture includes a range of culturally embedded experiences for First Nations children and families, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance, budget cooking, art and craft, weaving and dreamtime stories
3.15-5.30pm, Wednesdays during school term. Starts week 2 and runs for 8 weeks.
Keep up to date on what's happening in CBCity
Media release
Hefty fine for illegally removing protected trees
A Sydney developer, who failed to conduct proper checks before trees were illegally chopped down from a construction site, has been handed a $36,000 fine.
29 Oct 2025
Media release
Historic meeting between President and Mayor of Canterbury Bankstown
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek has been formally received by the President of Lebanon in a historic first for the City of Canterbury Bankstown, marking a significant moment in the City’s international and cultural relations.
21 Oct 2025
Mayoral message
Mayoral Message | Children's Week
I’m delighted to invite families across our City to celebrate Children’s Week, a time to celebrate and recognise the rights, voices and unique contributions of our youngest residents.
16 Oct 2025