Tighter rules for Councillors attending meetings remotely

Penrith Councillors will have to seek approval from the General Manager before attending public meetings remotely.

Jess Fox to be presented keys to the City by Penrith Council

Penrith golden girl Jess Fox is set to have another major honour bestowed on her.

Labor announces candidates for upcoming Council election

Labor has announced a team of Council veterans and political newcomers on its tickets for the upcoming Local Government Election. 

Bid for $7.1 million for rural areas goes down the drain

Drainage in Penrith's north became a hot topic of conversation at Council this week.

“More to give”: Fowler confirms he’ll seek another term on Council

Veteran Liberal Councillor Ross Fowler has announced his intentions to recontest his spot on Council at the upcoming Local Government Election.

Council set to tighten up rules on remote meeting attendance

Penrith City Councillor Ross Fowler has expressed concern over his fellow councillor colleagues not attending meetings in person.

Call for faster action to fix drainage and flooding issues in Llandilo

Veteran Penrith City Councillor and Llandilo resident Kevin Crameri is frustrated at the lack of work being done to fix drainage issues in the area.

Council sells Old Bathurst Road site for $77 million

There's been a new twist in Penrith City Council's controversial decision to purchase the former 'Rocla' site in Emu Plains three years ago.

Council establishes new asbestos management plan

Penrith City Council will establish a panel of experts for asbestos removal services in the city, incorporating three companies.

Council to “review” parking fine process following government request

Drivers issued with parking fines by local Councils should be immediately notified, the State Government says.

Hitchen confirms she’ll exit Council at end of current term

Former Penrith Mayor and long-time Councillor Tricia Hitchen has confirmed she won’t be recontesting her spot on Council at the upcoming election.

“No more backyards”: Penrith Council to reject State Government’s housing plans

Penrith would "dramatically change" if the State Government went ahead with plans to dramatically boost housing supply in the area.

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.

From diesel mechanic to the Mayor of Penrith

Todd Carney has been on the local political scene for many years and now he’s the face of a City going through an exciting period of growth and opportunities.

Councillors blast Federal Government’s cruel funding cuts to west

Councillors haven't missed in a stinging attack on the Federal Government over funding cuts at their meeting in Penrith tonight.

Council set to implement online booking for halls and community facilities

Penrith City Council is set to move to an online booking and venue management system for its 250 bookable spaces across the city.

Council endorses appointment of new PP&VA Directors

Penrith City Councillors have tonight approved the appointment of four new members to the Penrith Performing and Visual Arts Ltd Board.

Council to bestow special honour on former General Manager

Penrith Councillors have tonight agreed to bestow a special honour on former Council General Manager, Alan Stoneham.

Labor takes the axe to raft of local infrastructure projects

There's been a scathing response to the Federal Government's decision to axe funding to a host of major infrastructure projects in western Sydney.

Council abandons plan for $200,000 overseas study trip

Penrith City Council has abandoned plans for a $200,000 overseas study trip to Amsterdam, the United Kingdom and Paris.