Canterbury Bankstown

Dear Residents
It’s beginning to look a lot like
Christmas!
Everywhere you go, our City is
decorated with Christmas joy. You
would have noticed Christmas trees
set up in town centres, retailers
fitting out store windows and your
neighbours lighting up their houses
to herald in the festive season.
Council too is embracing the
Christmas spirit this year with a range
of different events and activities that
are sure to keep the kids entertained.
Our Christmas trees are lit up across
our LGA and you can tick some gifts off
your list at Campsie Christmas Village
Market on Thursday 12 December.
Or if you’re feeling ready to rock
around the Christmas tree, Christmas
Carols in the Park will return to Wiley
Park on Saturday 7 December where
you can belt out a tune, indulge in
some festive treats and meet Santa at
his sleigh stopping firework show.
And if you’re someone who takes
pride in decorating your home during
Christmas, our Christmas Lights
Competition is well under way.
It was truly heartwarming to hear of
residents like a local family at
Roselands who are committed to
putting up 250,000 lights to raise
funds for the Children’s Hospitals at
both Westmead and Randwick.
I encourage everybody to get involved
and show their support by either
lighting up your own houses or by
visiting lit up homes this Christmas.
Celebrating Christmas is also a time
to remember those less fortunate.
That’s why I am encouraging
everybody to get involved in my
Mayoral Toy Drive and drop off an item
or two to our libraries and customer
service centres to put a smile on a
local child’s face
this Christmas.
As the year ends, let’s be thankful for
living in a peaceful country where we
can come together in harmony,
celebrate Christmas, and spread joy.
Regards,
Clr Bilal El-Hayek
MAYOR