Council
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.
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.
Locals urged to have their say on City Park
Sensory gardens, water features, shaded areas and a green open space for outdoor activities are just a few of the key features proposed for Penrith's new City Park.
Exclusive: New push for public to decide Mayor
A referendum to gauge Penrith’s appetite for electing its own Mayor could be on the horizon.
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...
Pollies outline Penrith’s recovery roadmap
Local, State and Federal representatives outline what they're doing to help Penrith through the recession.
Commuter parking crisis extends to St Marys
Councillor Todd Carney has urged Penrith Council to investigate ways to alleviate the commuter car park crisis currently engulfing St Marys.
The East Ward representative...
Policy aims to provide clear direction for those wanting to help the homeless
Volunteer organisations providing free meals and other mobile homelessness support services on Council land will now have to comply with structured regulations aimed at...
Long-time local confirms she’ll contest East Ward at upcoming Council election
Another Independent candidate has emerged to challenge Penrith Council’s hotly-contested East Ward.
Council pushes for more adult change facilities
Penrith Council is seeking to make change facilities for people with a complex or profound disability mandatory in certain publicly-accessible buildings.
Council to install new roundabout at York Road, Preston Street intersection
Council says traffic studies, accident numbers prompted need for improvements.
Greener computers
A number of Council employees are now using environmentally friendly computers thanks to an ongoing agreement with Dataflex, an authorised supplier of ‘Green’ Acer...
Mayor slams Government’s DA changes
Penrith Councillors have slammed new State Government legislation stripping them of their powers to determine controversial development applications (DAs), claiming the “retrograde step” will...
Special visitors
Glenmore Park Child and Family Centre was under the international spotlight last week when a delegation of 21 childcare centre directors from Korea toured...
Council bombshell: Jonathan Pullen quits Labor
First-term Penrith Councillor Jonathan Pullen has confirmed he has resigned from the Labor Party.
The Weekender has been aware of growing tensions involving Cr Pullen...
Modern offices approved for vacant block on High Street
A new four storey commercial building costing almost $23 million to construct has been approved for the western end of High Street in the Penrith CBD.
Walking and cycling boost for Penrith
A $500,000 State Government grant will boost walking and cycling connections in Penrith.
The funding is part of the State Government's $39 million state-wide investment in...
Greg Davies says time is right to step aside after 26 years on Council
After more than a quarter of a century on Penrith Council, Councillor Greg Davies is calling it a day.
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...
Council General Manager Warwick Winn expected to extend stay with new contract
Warwick Winn looks set to remain at the helm of the City, with Penrith Council’s General Manager expected to enter into talks to renew his contract.
