Council axes Soper Place Revitalisation, citing “difference in market conditions”

Penrith Council has dramatically pulled the pin on its prized Soper Place development.

That’s Moore like it: Penrith City Council backs local knowledge with appointment of new GM

Andrew Moore has been appointed Penrith City Council's new General Manager.

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.

Penrith Council to recommence chasing rates debts

Being financially impacted over the last few years, Penrith City Council is working towards strong financial management, including chasing overdue rates to gain income.

Pothole city: How wild weather has blown out road repair budget

Penrith City Council has surpassed its average of 800 pothole repairs a year with over 1300 recorded in the last five months due to extreme weather.

Kingswood’s Bringelly Road to receive new streetscape improvements

Council is renewing the heart of Kingswood through the delivery of streetscape improvements to the eastern side of Bringelly Road as part of the...

Penrith Lakes potential to be unlocked with new master plan

A man-made beach or golf course could be on the cards as Penrith City Councillors assist the State Government with what the future of...

Build un-BEE-lievable hotels at Penrith Council’s Bee Bonanza

With Pollinator Week just around the corner, Penrith City Council’s Bushcare and Biodiversity teams are buzzing with excitement as they prepare for a special Bee Bonanza.

State Government commits $28 million to projects in Penrith area

As the rain started to fall this morning, the NSW Government was pouring money into Penrith with a $28 million WestInvest funding announcement.

Independent Councillor Kevin Crameri confirms he’s battling lung cancer

Penrith City Councillor Kevin Crameri has shared with the Weekender how going to a doctor earlier this year possibly saved his life.

Council positive about new Penrith brand

Penrith City Council has refreshed its marketing to the community and public through its new Brand Policy. With the draft policy being adopted at the...

Penrith Council General Manager Warwick Winn to step down

Penrith Council General Manager Warwick Winn will step down from his role at the end of next month.

Have your say on what’s next for St Marys

Penrith City Council is giving residents the opportunity to take part in the important community consultation process and highlight what they would like the future of St Marys to look like.

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.

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.

New lights make River Walk safer

More people are pounding the pavement after long-requested lighting was recently installed along the Great River Walk from Jamison Road to Nepean Avenue.

Unit blocks in Penrith to trial organics bin

Multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) could get the green light to have Penrith’s innovative Food Organics Green Organics (FOGO) System once a $500,000 trial is complete.

Council outlines disability action plan for next four years

Penrith Council has locked in its plan to make the city more inclusive and accessible over the next four years.

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...

Penrith Council gets green light to increase rates by 2.5 per cent

Penrith City Council has been granted permission to increase its rates above the level of the annual rate peg.