Councillor Brad Bunting has been re-elected as President of the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) at its Annual General Meeting held at Blue Mountains City Council Chambers on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
WSROC is a membership organisation owned and run by Western Sydney councils. Operating since 1973, WSROC has a strong history of advocating on issues of importance to Western Sydney, and delivering region-scale programs for our members.
As its President, Mayor Bunting chairs the WSROC Board which sets the strategic direction for the organisation based on agreed regional priorities.
The WSROC member councils are Blacktown City Council, Blue Mountains City Council, Cumberland City Council, Hawkesbury City Council, and Liverpool City Council.
WSROC also partners with other Western Sydney councils on a wide range of projects to secure equity in infrastructure and services, to promote liveability and quality of life for Western Sydney communities.
At the meeting, three new members of the WSROC Executive Committee were elected.
Joining Mayor Bunting on the Executive Committee are: Blacktown City Councillor Julie Griffiths AM, as Senior Vice President; Cumberland City Mayor Ola Hamed, as Junior Vice President, and Cumberland City Councillor Suman Saha, as Treasurer.
WSROC President, Councillor Bunting – who is also Mayor of Blacktown City – said he was honoured to continue serving as WSROC President, saying, “Western Sydney is experiencing unprecedented growth, and cannot be ignored.
“Addressing the inequities in our region is non-negotiable.
“We need improved community infrastructure, stronger environmental outcomes, and better support for community well-being. I am committed to continuing to work to forge partnerships across all levels of government and with stakeholders to ensure Western Sydney’s growth is both vibrant and inclusive.”
Senior Vice President Councillor Julie Griffiths said it was a privilege to be re-elected as WSROC’s Senior Vice President.
“This comes at a time when Western Sydney councils must stand united to meet the challenges and opportunities before us,” he said.
“I look forward to working closely with the President and our member councils as we continue WSROC’s proud history of responding to the needs of Western Sydney.
“By working together, we can create futuristic plans and deliver a stronger, more prosperous future for all.”
Junior Vice President Mayor Ola Hamed he was pleased to be serving on the WSROC Executive. “Western Sydney deserves strong advocacy to ensure our communities receive their fair share of resources as the region continues to grow,” he said.
“As Western Sydney and the local government sector confront new and evolving challenges, I am proud to work with WSROC to amplify our shared voice and champion initiatives that create greater economic, cultural, and social opportunity for our communities.”
WSROC Treasurer Councillor Suman Saha said through strong advocacy and planning grounded in intergenerational equity, we could secure a vibrant and sustainable future for Western Sydney.
“I am passionate about ensuring the voices of Western Sydney councils are heard and acted upon at all levels of government, delivering a fair share for the communities we proudly serve.”
