Council

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...

Penrith’s answer to Silicon Valley

After years of discussion and planning, Penrith City Council has officially rubber-stamped the first stage of a massive 280 hectare Science Park at Luddenham. Strategically...

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...

Councillors blast Federal Government’s cruel funding cuts to west

Councillors haven't missed in a stinging attack on the Federal Government over funding cuts at their meeting in Penrith tonight.

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...

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...

Mayor: Taxi zone a “ridiculous outcome”

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown has blasted Transport for NSW over its decision to convert a long-standing 15 minute parking area at Penrith Station to...

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...