Council
Long-awaited playground upgrade complete
Kids celebrate completion of long-awaited playground upgrade in Oxley Park.
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?
Council rejected plan for underground car park in Penrith CBD
Penrith Council knocked back a developer’s proposal to build a car park under City Park, the Weekender can reveal.
Councillors call for re-think on rural intersections in wake of accidents
A Penrith City North Ward Councillor is calling for the State Government to urgently review roads within Llandilo, Londonderry and Berkshire Park after a series of serious accidents.
Council Election: East Ward provides smallest number of candidates
There’s still some familiar faces contesting East Ward at next week’s Council Election despite the departure of a veteran independent Councillor.
East Ward covers key...
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...
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...
High Street upgrade to be finished earlier than expected
Asking the right questions appears to have cut four months from the construction time of High Street’s upgrade, now expected to be complete before...
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...
Glen-more housing: Plan for more than 2,500 new properties
Penrith Council has endorsed a planning proposal that could see rural land to the south of Glenmore Park re-zoned to make way for more than 2,500 new homes.
Plan for hundreds of units on Henry Street delayed
Steps to activate the eastern end of Penrith’s CBD with two soaring towers – one 41 storeys and the other 25 storeys in height – have been delayed.
Liberals back experience to lead tickets at Council election
The top local Liberal candidates for next month’s Local Government Elections have been revealed.
Council increases staff to tackle “unprecedented” compliance complaint backlog
Penrith City Council is increasing resources to crack down on residents who may be impacting the community and environment in a negative way.
