Council
Official: September Council elections shifted
Mayoral election still set to go ahead in September.
Have your say on $15 million Gipps St plan
Locals encouraged to have their say on $15 million plan for new recreation area.
International partnerships continue to benefit Penrith City
Penrith City’s international relationships with China and Korea continue to flourish with local business delegations to visit those countries in late March and April....
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...
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...
Council backflips on circus ban
Penrith Council has backflipped on its decision to prohibit circuses with exotic animals from operating on Council land.
In a meeting on Monday night, eight...
Cornish’s colour conundrum
As more buildings pop up to house residents and businesses flocking to Penrith, a new variety of brightly coloured buildings are entering the area.
Councillor...
Push for signage review in Penrith
Councillor calls for audit of signs across Penrith after Orchard Hills street blunder.
Do parks need to be more connected?
Outside of school hours, safer and more connected local parks are a top priority for Junior Councillor, Emily King.
Just a few weeks into her...
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 hits government for six
The future of Penrith has been broken down into six key priorities, that Penrith Council will be advocating for ahead of the Federal Election.
On...
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...
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.
Arts funding locked in after Council agrees to continue support
Penrith City Council has agreed to underwrite the operations of Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Ltd (PP&VA) until its 2020-2021 annual report.
Court orders PBA to hand over financial records
Supreme Court consent orders have been made granting Penrith Council access to Penrith Business Alliance’s (PBA) financial records, amid concerns public money given to...
Mayor slams Cornish for walkout during minute’s silence for Christchurch victims
He’s known for his controversial viewpoints, but Independent Councillor Marcus Cornish elicited “disgust” from his colleagues when he walked out of chambers and refused...
Residents Hope for DA rejection as another apartment block is proposed
Residents are calling for Penrith City Council to consider refusing a Development Application (DA) for another apartment block to be built on Hope Street, Penrith.
Kingswood’s Bringelly Road to receive new streetscape improvements
Council is renewing the heart of Kingswood through the delivery of streetscape improvements to the eastern side of Bringelly Road as part of the...
Nepean Avenue residents unhappy with proposed River Walk safety measures
Traffic barriers, speed cushions and reduced limits part of Nepean Avenue plan.
Crameri secures final spot on Council
Independent Kevin Crameri has secured the final undecided spot on Penrith City Council.
Cr Crameri was in a tight contest with Liberal candidate Glenn Gardiner...
