Council
Dangerous trees to be removed
Emu Plains will become a safer place to walk in and drive along from Friday, when the removal of 25 trees begins.
An independent arborist...
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.
Council pushes for levy on Aerotropolis developments
An estimated $2.6 billion worth of local infrastructure is needed to support the Aerotropolis, but a pressing question remains: who’s going to pay for it?
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...
Park nears completion as Councillors slam construction delays
It was supposed to be a quick redevelopment of part of Penrith’s CBD to help activate the city, but time and time again it’s...
Fowler elected new Penrith Mayor
Veteran Liberal Councillor Ross Fowler has been elected Mayor of Penrith for the next two years.
Cr Fowler defeated Independent Councillor Marcus Cornish 11 votes...
New tourism campaign launched in Penrith
An exciting era of marketing Penrith as a visitor destination has begun, with the launch of a new tourism website www.visitpenrith.com.au and awareness campaign...
Council establishes new asbestos management plan
Penrith City Council will establish a panel of experts for asbestos removal services in the city, incorporating three companies.
More funding flows for “jewel in the crown”
Penrith’s “jewel in the crown” has received another significant boost, with $10 million being allocated to open space embellishments along the Nepean River.
Crameri wants re-think on roads
Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri has demanded a re-think on street parking in Jordan Springs and other newly established housing estates.
“Planners should be looking at...
Parking permits may be on the way for Thornton locals
Penrith Council will investigate why the residents of newly-established Thornton Estate haven’t been provided with residential parking permits.
Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri has asked Council...
Council puts equality, safety on agenda
Penrith Council has vowed to further promote women's welfare and gender equality, becoming a signatory of the Greater Sydney Women's Safety Charter.
Penrith by-election: Five must become two
Two thirds of Penrith will be heading to the polls tomorrow for the East and South Ward by-election.
It’s a chance for residents to have...
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.
EXCLUSIVE: Karen McKeown tipped to be Penrith’s next Mayor
Mayor locked in, but confusion reigns over Deputy Mayoral position.
A new Day: Independent candidate confirms fresh Council tilt
Sue Day to run for Council again in 2020.
Thousands of units planned for Penrith
The face of Penrith is changing, with Penrith Council approving the development of hundreds of units in the CBD in the last two months,...
Council’s plan to reclassify public land in Kingswood
A local resident is pleading with the community to help protect a pocket of public land from the grasp of developers after Penrith Council...
Council rates likely to increase
Will you pay just over $1 per week to increase Council’s services in your area?
Residents could see their rates increase an extra $55 in...
Tackling trolley trouble
Local Labor representatives are throwing their support behind a new policy aimed at tackling Penrith’s abandoned trolley plague.
State Opposition Leader Michael Daley has promised...
