Council
Costs, design and history questioned as Councillors debate redevelopment of Henry St site
Plans to redevelop the former Council Chambers at 131 Henry Street into high-rise commercial premises have been scrutinised, with Penrith Councillors questioning the concept design and costs.
Council switches on to new lights
Night time training and exercise at Jamison Park will become a whole lot easier with brand new lights and a lighting control system...
Reserve Street parking to be closed off
Geo-technical testing of the temporary car park at Reserve Street, Penrith will close the car park between Monday, January 30 and Friday, February 3.
The...
Parking in Penrith goes high tech
Parking in Penrith is set to go high-tech with the installation of state-of-the-art parking sensors throughout the City Centre.
The Integrations Parking Management System (IPMS)...
China friendship boosted
Penrith has always enjoyed a strong friendship with China, and now the relationship could pave the way for lucrative international trade and investment opportunities....
State Government commits $28 million to projects in Penrith area
As the rain started to fall this morning, the NSW Government was pouring money into Penrith with a $28 million WestInvest funding announcement.
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...
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...
Day of Peace to promote respect
Penrith’s first Day of Peace will be held on Saturday, September 23 from 1.30-4.30pm at the Mondo greenspace (between Westfield and the Joan).
It will...
Councillor to contest Federal Election
Penrith City Councillor Maurice Girotto is to contest this year’s Federal Election after being preselected as the Christian Democratic Party’s candidate in the seat...
Real Festival to return in 2018
Penrith City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from people working across a wide range of areas to be part of this year’s Real...
2015 frozen in history
Future generations will be able to look back on what Penrith was like in 2015 after a time capsule was sealed today, featuring significant...
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...
Crameri secures final spot on Council
Independent Kevin Crameri has secured the final undecided spot on Penrith City Council.
Cr Crameri was in a tight contest with Liberal candidate Glenn Gardiner...
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...
High Street to get facelift
Penrith Council is about to start upgrading and transforming High Street in the Penrith city centre.
Council says it is an “important, city-shaping project” that...
Olympic icon may need cash injection to keep its head above water
Penrith Whitewater Stadium is rapidly losing its battle to stay open, with funding for marketing and upgrades decreasing over the last financial year.
General Manager...
Rural residents hardest hit by rate increase
Penrith Council has set its rates for 2019-2020 with a 5.4 per cent increase approved.
The proposed rates include the full increase approved by the...
Council extends waste collection contracts
Current bin collection services for Penrith were to be reassessed in June 2017, but will now remain the same until June 2019.
Penrith City Council...
Fortnightly collection is just rubbish, residents say
Glenmore Park resident Suzi Tracey is fed up with overflowing bins and littered streets, and is demanding Penrith Council increase the frequency of garbage...
