Council
Independent first to raise hand for tilt at by-election
Independent candidate Sue Day has confirmed she will run in the South Ward by-election to be held on Saturday, May 12.
After lobbying and advocating...
Council defers decision over lot sizes
Penrith City Councillors have deferred a decision to reduce residential lot sizes for parts of the planned Central Precinct of St Marys, requesting the...
Bateman, Hartog to receive rare honour
Two dedicated philanthropists and businessmen are set to receive special recognition after they were singled out for one of Penrith Council’s highest honours.
Police Cottage set to be transformed into exciting new restaurant and cafe
It’s stood unused and neglected for years, but now the Police Cottage at Emu Plains is set to be given a new lease of life.
Council holds fire on flood planning legislation
Penrith Council has declined to implement reforms to floodplain planning legislation, preferring to wait until “critical” studies and flood evacuation modelling are completed.
Council bombshell: Jonathan Pullen quits Labor
First-term Penrith Councillor Jonathan Pullen has confirmed he has resigned from the Labor Party.
The Weekender has been aware of growing tensions involving Cr Pullen...
Council endorses appointment of new PP&VA Directors
Penrith City Councillors have tonight approved the appointment of four new members to the Penrith Performing and Visual Arts Ltd Board.
River restaurant strip gets green light
A restaurant strip along the Nepean River at Tench Reserve is no longer a pipe dream, now Penrith Council has approved its development.
Three brand...
Cornish wants to give power to the people
Independent Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish is hoping to get power points installed at local parks to encourage more people outdoors.
Cr Cornish addressed Penrith Councillors...
Cemetery battle a fight to the death
Penrith Council’s staunch opposition to a proposed cemetery at Fernhill Estate remains steadfast, despite recently meeting with a proposed developer.
Councillor Ross Fowler said representatives...
Official: Cook, Cartwright win Council spots
Two new Councillors are ready to serve the Penrith community, with Liberal candidate Brian Cartwright elected for South Ward and Labor’s Robin Cook joining...
Call for re-think on Caddens Road closure
Councillors are having second thoughts over the plan to close Caddens Road, but the project looks certain to go ahead.
Rates rise set to stay despite pandemic
Rates look set to rise again on July 1, despite locals struggling to weather the crippling COVID-19 storm.
Exclusive: New push for public to decide Mayor
A referendum to gauge Penrith’s appetite for electing its own Mayor could be on the horizon.
Reserve to be named in honour of icon of Penrith’s past
Local settler Thomas Smith will be recognised with a Thornton reserve named in his honour.
Penrith Lakes potential to be unlocked with new master plan
A man-made beach or golf course could be on the cards as Penrith City Councillors assist the State Government with what the future of...
Goldfinch won’t contest Council election
EXCLUSIVE
Liberal Councillor Ben Goldfinch has confirmed he won't contest September's Local Government Election.
Penrith Council is one of 81 NSW Councils that will be holding...
Our dirty little secret
More than a dozen legal brothels are currently operating in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA).
Penrith has 14 registered brothels operating, seven behind Parramatta...
Nasty smell forces residents indoors
We’ve all been there; returning home from a day at work or trip away only to be greeted by the smell of rotting food...
Council building closed due to flooding
The Council Customer Service Office and Library on Queen Street in St Marys are closed, due to flooding.
Penrith Mayor John Thain said the damage...
