Council
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.
Emu Plains community lashes out over proposed maximum security prison
Over 100 furious residents attended a public meeting last night, regarding a NSW Government proposal to increase the number of inmates at Emu Plains Prison.
"They're...
Council purchases electric car
Council is marking this year’s international Earth Hour event on Saturday by launching a new electric car.
The latest addition to Council’s vehicle fleet is...
Council recognised at Environment Awards
Penrith Council was recognised in two categories of the prestigious Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards, announced at Sydney Olympic Park last...
Nepean Avenue truce reached as Council settles on new safety measures
A solution to a dangerous stretch of the Great River Walk has been reached.
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.
More funds needed to protect history
With many older properties protected for their cultural heritage and significance in Penrith, costs to keep buildings both functional and historical are becoming too...
Council rocked: By-election in two Wards
Penrith residents will be forced to the polls this year with confirmation that dual by-elections will be held following the resignation of two Councillors.
Penrith...
Questions raised over music festival
After almost doubling in size since its inception in 2009, Defqon.1 could face an uncertain future.
The annual music festival began as a one time,...
Queen Street upgrades future uncertain
The future of Queen Street is up in the air, now the company contracted for its upgrade has gone into receivership.
Council awarded Hargraves Urban...
Penrith Council moves to new method for parking fines
The famous relief of dodging a windscreen parking ticket after overstaying your welcome is now over for people living and working in Penrith.
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.
Councillor quits Liberals, says party politics rife ahead of Local Government Election in September
A sitting Penrith Councillor has quit the Liberal Party ahead of the September elections, declaring there is no place for party politics in local government.
Council to send delegation overseas
A delegation from Penrith City Council is off to Japan – with a mission to showcase the city and promote Penrith’s “New West” vision.
Liberals back experience to lead tickets at Council election
The top local Liberal candidates for next month’s Local Government Elections have been revealed.
Councillor calls for increased rubbish collection during lockdown
Penrith Council may investigate additional bin collections to cope with a surge in home waste as the pandemic and lockdown rolls on.
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.
Locals want shopping centre to stay open
Penrith Councillor John Thain is leading a 2500-strong army who have petitioned against the complete closure of the Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre while it...
Council announces extra rubbish collections
Penrith Council is providing extra bin collections this Christmas to allow households to cope with any extra waste during the festive period.
Council will provide...
