Council

Walking and cycling boost for Penrith

A $500,000 State Government grant will boost walking and cycling connections in Penrith. The funding is part of the State Government's $39 million state-wide investment in...

Council bans circuses with exotic animals from operating on its land

Circuses with exotic animals have been banned from operating on Penrith City Council land in an historic move. Council this week voted to adopt their...

Council honours dedicated citizens

Penrith City Council has bestowed the Australia Day Awards honours to outstanding locals in recognition of their contribution to the City. Penrith’s Citizen of the...

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...

Council implements Coronavirus measures

Social distancing measures implemented at meeting while many services close.

High Street upgrade to be finished earlier than expected

Asking the right questions appears to have cut four months from the construction time of High Street’s upgrade, now expected to be complete before...

New signs aim to Make Healthy Normal

Signs encouraging more physical activity have been installed at playgrounds throughout Penrith. Penrith Council and the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) have teamed...

Spence Park to undergo overhaul after students answer Mayor’s design challenge

A vision for a fresh, fun and inclusive play space will come to life in Penrith thanks to the hard work of some of the city’s youngest residents.

Greg Davies says time is right to step aside after 26 years on Council

After more than a quarter of a century on Penrith Council, Councillor Greg Davies is calling it a day.

Community groups find new home after fire

Penrith City Council has found a temporary home for several local community organisations after a shared office building went up in flames in the Penrith CBD last year.

Cranky Kev: Councillor angry after safety suggestion is ignored

A denied request for white line markings on a hazardous portion of road has left one Penrith Councillor fuming, after it was deemed there...

Independent Councillor Kevin Crameri confirms he’s battling lung cancer

Penrith City Councillor Kevin Crameri has shared with the Weekender how going to a doctor earlier this year possibly saved his life.

Council "blindsided", says Thain

Penrith City Council will review their agreement with the developers of the Cranebrook Shopping Centre amid revelations developers are no longer undertaking construction in...

Veteran Penrith City Councillor Jim Aitken formally resigns

Penrith City Councillor Jim Aitken has submitted his written resignation to Council.

Take the pledge for driver safety

Penrith City Council is urging community members to take care on our roads and take the pledge to 'drive so others survive' in recognition of National Road Safety Week (May 15 to 22).

Mayor slams Government’s DA changes

Penrith Councillors have slammed new State Government legislation stripping them of their powers to determine controversial development applications (DAs), claiming the “retrograde step” will...

Glen-more housing: Plan for more than 2,500 new properties

Penrith Council has endorsed a planning proposal that could see rural land to the south of Glenmore Park re-zoned to make way for more than 2,500 new homes.

Push for water play area at Jamison Park

Councillor calls for aquatic fun at Jamison Park after Penrith’s sweltering summer.

Shade boost for local playgrounds

More than half of the City’s playgrounds are set to receive more shade after a Council audit found 83 lacked any or sufficient cover from the sun.

Council starts to take shape, but all 15 spots not yet determined

Nine Council candidates have already clinched victory following last weekend’s Local Government elections, with preferences and postal voting set to determine the six remaining seats.