Council
Councillors pay emotional tribute to dedicated locals
There were emotional scenes at Council Chambers on Monday night as Penrith Councillors mourned the death of three of the city's greats.
A number of...
Push for water play area at Jamison Park
Councillor calls for aquatic fun at Jamison Park after Penrith’s sweltering summer.
New look for Civic Centre foyer
Penrith’s Civic Centre foyer is set to undergo a major facelift this month bringing it into the 21st century.
Council General Manager Warwick Winn expected to extend stay with new contract
Warwick Winn looks set to remain at the helm of the City, with Penrith Council’s General Manager expected to enter into talks to renew his contract.
Unit blocks in Penrith to trial organics bin
Multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) could get the green light to have Penrith’s innovative Food Organics Green Organics (FOGO) System once a $500,000 trial is complete.
Council Election: 35 candidates contest South Ward
The new airport at Badgerys Creek remains a hot topic in South Ward heading into the Council Election next weekend.
Council has kept the airport...
Public to have its say on Islamic school proposal
Residents will get to have their say on the proposed development of Penrith’s first Islamic School, with Council confirming it will host a public...
Rodley House to be bulldozed
An historic house in the centre of Penrith will be bulldozed to make way for two high rise apartment blocks.
Rodley House will be torn...
Council appoints new General Manager
Penrith City Council has appointed former North Sydney Council General Manager Warwick Winn as its new General Manager.
The Weekender understands Mr Winn won the...
Community art project makes Kingswood a little brighter
A colourful new initiative is bringing Kingswood to life with a collection of glazed ceramic birds and footpath markings to brighten up the community this winter.
Council explains why proposed rate rise must go ahead
Penrith Council has defended its proposal to implement a 2.6 per cent rate rise for 2020-21 during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Penrith’s new mini city
Plans to accommodate 2,000 apartments on Penrith’s former Panasonic site are progressing, with subdivision and public roads receiving the green light.
The Stage 1 development...
Wish list: Council reveals $397 million worth of city-changing projects
Penrith City Council has revealed a $397 million wish list of aspirational projects that would change the face of the community.
Pothole city: How wild weather has blown out road repair budget
Penrith City Council has surpassed its average of 800 pothole repairs a year with over 1300 recorded in the last five months due to extreme weather.
Extra bin collections announced
Penrith Council is providing extra bin collections this Christmas to assist households with any extra waste they may have from the festive period.
Council will...
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...
More parking woes loom
The parking battle in Penrith continues and Councillor Marcus Cornish warns it’s about to get a whole lot harder for locals to find a...
Parking in Penrith goes high tech
Parking in Penrith is set to go high-tech with the installation of state-of-the-art parking sensors throughout the City Centre.
The Integrations Parking Management System (IPMS)...
Karen McKeown to take over as Penrith’s Deputy Mayor
Councillor Karen McKeown has been elected Penrith City Council’s new Deputy Mayor.
The Labor stalwart won convincingly against Independent Councillor Marcus Cornish 12 votes to...
Council to install new roundabout at York Road, Preston Street intersection
Council says traffic studies, accident numbers prompted need for improvements.
