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Multicultural coffee 'n' talk, TABOO exhibition and more Council News
This week's Council News
10 May 2023
Media release
New Mayor to lead our City
Councillor Bilal El-Hayek has been elected the new Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown following an extraordinary Council meeting held tonight. Mayor El-Hayek, 36, was elected unopposed by his fellow Councillors after the former Mayor Khal Asfour stepped down from the City’s top job. The Council Chamber was packed with family and friends, with many supporters watching the meeting, which was livestreamed at the nearby Bryan Brown Theatre. In a heartfelt speech, the new Mayor thanked his wife, Maysa, and his four children and the community for their unequivocal support. “This is a dream come true –
10 May 2023
Media release
Mayor decides to 'Call it a day'
City of Canterbury Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour has decided to step down as Mayor, after leading the community for the past 12 years.
07 May 2023
Media release
Making Women and Girls feel safer: What students think
The City of Canterbury Bankstown and local students have put their heads together to come up with ideas to create places where women and girls feel safer.
07 May 2023
Media release
Council crackdown on building site waste
City of Canterbury Bankstown is part of a taskforce cracking down on building site litter and construction waste with the 'Get the Site Right' campaign blitz during May.
07 May 2023
Council news
Chemical Cleanout, Reconciliation Week art competition and more Council News
This week's Council News
03 May 2023
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