Tree policy needs review, says Councillor
Penrith Council has been asked to reassess its tree policy in the wake of a spate of fallen trees.
Councillor Kevin Crameri requested Council re-examine...
Crameri sin binned as airport debate gets heated
Debate over Western Sydney Airport has flared again, with one of Penrith’s longest serving Councillors given a ‘time out’ this week after claiming Council...
Public to have its say on Islamic school proposal
Residents will get to have their say on the proposed development of Penrith’s first Islamic School, with Council confirming it will host a public...
New signs aim to Make Healthy Normal
Signs encouraging more physical activity have been installed at playgrounds throughout Penrith.
Penrith Council and the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) have teamed...
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...
Popular markets axed
Just days out from the first Thornton Markets of 2017, unexpected news from Penrith Council has forced the event to close effective immediately.
The news...
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...
Council gives green light to Jimmy Barnes concert at Fernhill
Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes is set to play in our own backyard when he performs in a boutique-style concert at Fernhill Estate this...
Council rubbishes plan for incinerator
A number of Penrith Councillors are against the development of a proposed ‘waste to energy’ facility at the back of Erskine Park.
At Monday night’s...
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...
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...
Chance to drop off old computers, TVs
Grab your old, broken and unwanted electrical items and bring them down to Jamison Park for Council’s Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day.
Electrical waste can be...
Council to celebrate Re-imagine Ageing festival
Penrith is celebrating the Re-imagine Ageing festival in March. The festival is a chance for the community to get together and enjoy an exciting...
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...
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...
More parking available in Thornton
More than 200 extra parking spaces are now available to commuters in Thornton estate, North Penrith.
Penrith Council has temporarily removed 4-hour and 2-hour parking...
Crameri demands safety upgrade
Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri has asked for an urgent report from Council to investigate getting two right hand turning lanes along The Northern Road...
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...
Reserve to be named after much-loved St Clair doctor
St Clair doctor, Liz Torrance, will be remembered by the community with a special memorial to be dedicated to her at a local reserve.
Dr...
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...