Council
Council axes Soper Place Revitalisation, citing “difference in market conditions”
Penrith Council has dramatically pulled the pin on its prized Soper Place development.
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 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...
Hashtags and hidden gems: Council launches new social media campaign
Residents are being asked to share what they love most about Penrith on social media as part of a new campaign by Penrith Council.
The...
Cemetery debate lives on as Wallacia locals pack Council chambers
People power filled the Penrith City Council Chambers last night as Wallacia residents let their opposition to a cemetery at Wallacia Golf Course be...
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...
Wayward trolleys impounded in blitz
Penrith City Council has joined other Councils from across western Sydney to rid the suburbs of unsightly abandoned shopping trolleys.
Land valuations deliver financial hit to rural residents
Rural property owners say they feel powerless in a never ending battle against a ‘grossly unfair system’.
Council offers COVID-safe exercise options
Penrith City Council will continue to light up sports fields across the LGA to give residents the chance to get outdoors and stay active in a COVID-Safe way.
Take the pledge for driver safety
Penrith City Council is urging community members to take care on our roads and take the pledge to 'drive so others survive' in recognition of National Road Safety Week (May 15 to 22).
“No more backyards”: Penrith Council to reject State Government’s housing plans
Penrith would "dramatically change" if the State Government went ahead with plans to dramatically boost housing supply in the area.
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...
Council opens adult change facilities in Penrith CBD
Penrith Council continues to move the city forward with the opening of a new adult change facility in the CBD.
The widely supported idea came...
Breathing new life into Queen Street
With the upgrade works nearing completion and summer approaching, it’s time to look at boosting Queen Street’s nightlife, two local representatives say.
Penrith Councillor Aaron...
Cornish calls for better system to name streets in new developments
‘Turn left on Femur Lane, then continue around the bend on Elbow Crescent’ might sound silly but they could be the directions you’re giving...
Resident questions Council’s tree policy
Jamisontown resident Robert Simpson is warning residents to think before they plant, as Penrith Council restricts him from ripping up a tree, which could...
Finding a parking spot now easier thanks to new app launched in Penrith
Penrith City Council has launched a new app.
Councillor questions Penrith’s agreements with Chinese cities
Penrith Council could investigate suspending ties with China in the wake of the latest Twitter scandal.
Tricia Hitchen to stay on as Deputy Mayor
Councillor Tricia Hitchen has been re-elected as Penrith's Deputy Mayor.
Council positive about new Penrith brand
Penrith City Council has refreshed its marketing to the community and public through its new Brand Policy.
With the draft policy being adopted at the...
