Council
Council to improve CBD drainage
Council is about to invest $5 million in important drainage works near the Penrith City Centre to minimise the risk of flooding and property...
Crameri calls for botanical garden
As construction in the community grows, Penrith City Councillor Kevin Crameri has called for a botanical garden to ensure the preservation of native plant...
Postal votes expected to surge in popularity for Local Government Election
More local residents are expected to vote by post at the December 4 Local Government Election than ever before.
Emu Plains community lashes out over proposed maximum security prison
Over 100 furious residents attended a public meeting last night, regarding a NSW Government proposal to increase the number of inmates at Emu Plains Prison.
"They're...
Locals can have their say on City Park
A vibrant green space in the heart of Penrith’s City Centre is now one step closer with the Development Application (DA) for the $12-million City Park formally submitted to Council.
Council wins top award
Penrith City Council has taken home the prestigious Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Overall Sustainable Council Award for 2012 for their environmental plan ‘Sustainable Penrith...
Extra bin collections announced
Penrith Council is providing extra bin collections this Christmas to assist households with any extra waste they may have from the festive period.
Council will...
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...
Council implements Coronavirus measures
Social distancing measures implemented at meeting while many services close.
Penrith’s tourism grab
Forget Paul Hogan and Lara Bingle, we’ve got Ross Fowler on our side.
The Penrith Mayor hopes to turn the city into a major NSW...
Community art project makes Kingswood a little brighter
A colourful new initiative is bringing Kingswood to life with a collection of glazed ceramic birds and footpath markings to brighten up the community this winter.
Erskine Park residents play the waiting game on more open space
Four years after the Chameleon Reserve masterplan was approved, Erskine Park residents are still awaiting Council’s promised upgrades.
Cornish’s hopes for weekly red bin collection rubbished at Council meeting
Fortnightly rubbish collection is set to continue as Penrith remains a leader in domestic waste practice.
While Councillor Marcus Cornish was dissatisfied with the current...
Council appoints new General Manager
Penrith City Council has appointed former North Sydney Council General Manager Warwick Winn as its new General Manager.
The Weekender understands Mr Winn won the...
Tackling trolley trouble
Local Labor representatives are throwing their support behind a new policy aimed at tackling Penrith’s abandoned trolley plague.
State Opposition Leader Michael Daley has promised...
Wish list: Council reveals $397 million worth of city-changing projects
Penrith City Council has revealed a $397 million wish list of aspirational projects that would change the face of the community.
Approval close for ambulance superstation
Penrith Council has suggested that the planning proposal for a new ambulance ‘superstation’ in Penrith could be approved this week.
The superstation is part of...
Welcoming new residents
Moving to a new area can be overwhelming and especially difficult if you don’t have an established network of friends or contacts. ...
Court orders PBA to hand over financial records
Supreme Court consent orders have been made granting Penrith Council access to Penrith Business Alliance’s (PBA) financial records, amid concerns public money given to...
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...
