Council
Council's border bid
There was bipartisan, unanimous support from all councillors on Monday night to approach neighbouring local government areas with a proposition to expand Penrith Council’s...
Playground that closed more than a year ago set to welcome back families in...
More than a year after its shock closure, Linear Park is finally set to reopen in the coming weeks.
Reserve to be named after much-loved St Clair doctor
St Clair doctor, Liz Torrance, will be remembered by the community with a special memorial to be dedicated to her at a local reserve.
Dr...
Special tribute to Ron Mulock
Penrith Council has endorsed the naming of a reserve on Lord Sheffield Circuit, within the Thornton Estate, as the ‘Ron Mulock Oval’.
Mayor Karen McKeown...
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...
Airport forum not on Council’s agenda
Penrith Mayor John Thain threatened to clear the Council chambers on Monday night after anti-airport hecklers continued to shout abuse during proceedings.
Protesters opposed to...
Safety in question: Petition fails to get result
Crossing a busy intersection can be challenging at the best of times, but it can be down right dangerous if you’re blind and hearing...
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.
Fernhill subdivision takes next step
The western precinct of Fernhill Estate is one step closer to the possibility of being subdivided into several two hectare lots.
After reviewing an application...
Finding a parking spot now easier thanks to new app launched in Penrith
Penrith City Council has launched a new app.
McKeown has the numbers: New mayor decided Monday
EXCLUSIVE
Labor-aligned Councillor Karen McKeown is expected to win Penrith’s Mayoral Election on Monday evening.
As the Weekender revealed nearly 12 months ago, a “secret” deal...
EXCLUSIVE: Fowler set to be next Mayor
Liberal Councillor Ross Fowler is tipped to become Penrith’s next Mayor when votes are cast during the Mayoral Election on Monday night.
Both the Mayor...
Push for Penrith to consider its own ‘South Bank’ at Lakes
Penrith could be home to a South Bank-style water and lifestyle destination if one Councillor has his way.
That’s Moore like it: Penrith City Council backs local knowledge with appointment of new...
Andrew Moore has been appointed Penrith City Council's new General Manager.
Labor takes the axe to raft of local infrastructure projects
There's been a scathing response to the Federal Government's decision to axe funding to a host of major infrastructure projects in western Sydney.
Council announces Mondo makeover
The popular Mondo space will be transformed into a more inviting, attractive space.
The high traffic pedestrian area is strategically located between Westfield Penrith, Penrith...
Council overturns plan to change DA process for places of public worship
Development applications (DA) for places of public worship and community centres will no longer have to wait until monthly Council meetings to be dealt...
Dog park closed after asbestos scare
Penrith Council has closed the Jamison Park Dog Park after an asbestos scare.
"Council staff have been notified of fragments of building waste that may...
Plan for hundreds of units on Henry Street delayed
Steps to activate the eastern end of Penrith’s CBD with two soaring towers – one 41 storeys and the other 25 storeys in height – have been delayed.
Welcoming new residents
Moving to a new area can be overwhelming and especially difficult if you don’t have an established network of friends or contacts. ...
