Penrith Council Election Lowdown: North Ward

We look at the North Ward election race for the Local Government Election on September 14.

Fast food restaurants eye former car yard on Great Western Highway

Two new fast food restaurants are being proposed to be built in St Marys after a Development Application was lodged with Penrith City Council.

Seven Councillors, including those caught up in Liberal farce, bid farewell

“It’s been an absolute privilege": Councillors caught up in nomination farce bid farewell.

Passing the baton: Why Gardiner is leading North Ward Independent ticket

Kevin Crameri’s 50-year career in local politics is on the verge of ending.

Rise of the Independents: How they’ll help shape new Council

Two current Councillors and a newcomer will lead the Independent tickets in the approaching Local Government Election.

Do East Ward residents still have to vote at the upcoming Council election

With the Liberal Party nomination fiasco leaving East Ward void of candidates outside of Labor, do local residents still have to go to the polls on September 14 as a formality?

Liberals left standing: Aftermath of nomination debacle

As the fallout continues from the nomination debacle, Ross Fowler and his North Ward ticket are all the Liberals have left in Penrith.

“So much more to come”: Mayor played critical role in important time for Penrith

As the upcoming Local Government Election looms closer, current Mayor Todd Carney has reflected upon his term leading the city.

Liberals in disarray as final Council nominations are revealed

Penrith's current Deputy Mayor and 20-year Council veteran Mark Davies is among those suffering from the fallout of the Liberal Party nominations debacle.

Extraordinary situation could leave two Wards without Liberal candidates at Council election

There is major confusion this afternoon surrounding the nomination of Liberal Party candidates for the upcoming Local Government Election.

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.