Council
Finding a parking spot now easier thanks to new app launched in Penrith
Penrith City Council has launched a new app.
Council “left in the dark” on rail link plans
Councillors raise serious concerns as mystery still surrounds promised rail line.
Council moves to protect heritage items
Locals struggling to preserve heritage buildings and landmarks will have more chance of a leg-up after Penrith Council resolved to increase its assistance fund.
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Cranky Kev: Councillor angry after safety suggestion is ignored
A denied request for white line markings on a hazardous portion of road has left one Penrith Councillor fuming, after it was deemed there...
New land valuations going ahead, despite Council’s push for relief
Ratepayers have been dealt another blow, with confirmation new land valuations will not be deferred as hoped.
EXCLUSIVE: Karen McKeown tipped to be Penrith’s next Mayor
Mayor locked in, but confusion reigns over Deputy Mayoral position.
A fresh start for the much-loved St Marys Community Centre
The new and improved St Marys Community Centre has been unveiled and is ready for the community to enjoy following the completion of extensive upgrades.
Major parties rule, but close battle for remaining spots on Council
Counting at the Penrith Council elections is well underway, with final voting numbers, bar postal votes, expected to be known this afternoon.
Questions raised over music festival
After almost doubling in size since its inception in 2009, Defqon.1 could face an uncertain future.
The annual music festival began as a one time,...
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.
Electronic Waste Drop Off Day returns
Grab your old, broken and unwanted electrical items and bring them down to Jamison Park for Council’s Electronic Waste Drop Off Day.
Electrical waste can...
Labor names by-election candidates
Combining the youth of Liam Rankine and the wisdom of Robin Cook, Labor is aiming for diversity as they present their Council by-election candidates.
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Council switches on to new lights
Night time training and exercise at Jamison Park will become a whole lot easier with brand new lights and a lighting control system...
Green Bin winner announced
The winner of the Green Bin Bloke’s ‘Do the Right Bin’ competition has been drawn, and not only is the winner a great recycler,...
Council rubbishes plan for incinerator
A number of Penrith Councillors are against the development of a proposed ‘waste to energy’ facility at the back of Erskine Park.
At Monday night’s...
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.
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.
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...
Veteran Penrith City Councillor Jim Aitken formally resigns
Penrith City Councillor Jim Aitken has submitted his written resignation to 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...
