Council
Councillor quits Liberals, says party politics rife ahead of Local Government Election in September
A sitting Penrith Councillor has quit the Liberal Party ahead of the September elections, declaring there is no place for party politics in local government.
Erskine Park residents prepare to cool off
Erskine Park residents will be able to cool off in a new 'splash pad' at Phoenix Reserve this summer.
The 'splash pad' will be operational...
Rural rates in question
Rural residents have raised concerns over Council rates amid the public exhibition of Council’s four year Delivery Program.
The revised Delivery Program outlines the rates...
Council to pull the pin on WSROC relationship
After an association spanning more than 40 years, Penrith City Council will part ways with one of western Sydney’s largest advocacy groups.
During Monday night’s...
City Park to become “iconic” part of Penrith, says Fowler
It’s been talked about for years and is presently considered Penrith Council’s number one strategic priority, but doubts about City Park are still being voiced at the eleventh hour.
Commuter parking crisis extends to St Marys
Councillor Todd Carney has urged Penrith Council to investigate ways to alleviate the commuter car park crisis currently engulfing St Marys.
The East Ward representative...
Sports ground closure update
Four of the five local sports ovals temporarily closed last month for public safety are on track to reopen for sport and community use...
McKeown has the numbers: New mayor decided Monday
EXCLUSIVE
Labor-aligned Councillor Karen McKeown is expected to win Penrith’s Mayoral Election on Monday evening.
As the Weekender revealed nearly 12 months ago, a “secret” deal...
Crameri wants Council to consider drone roll-out
They’re compact, agile and so easy to use that kids play with them, and Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri believes they could help transform Penrith...
Parking permits may be on the way for Thornton locals
Penrith Council will investigate why the residents of newly-established Thornton Estate haven’t been provided with residential parking permits.
Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri has asked Council...
Rates rise set to stay despite pandemic
Rates look set to rise again on July 1, despite locals struggling to weather the crippling COVID-19 storm.
EXCLUSIVE: Fowler set to be next Mayor
Liberal Councillor Ross Fowler is tipped to become Penrith’s next Mayor when votes are cast during the Mayoral Election on Monday night.
Both the Mayor...
Labor won’t support golf course at Penrith Lakes site
Council to maintain support for golf course, despite Labor's wishes.
Council pushes for more adult change facilities
Penrith Council is seeking to make change facilities for people with a complex or profound disability mandatory in certain publicly-accessible buildings.
Council pressing ahead with heat summit
With another hot summer ahead, Council is developing ways to ‘cool the city’
Wayward trolleys impounded in blitz
Penrith City Council has joined other Councils from across western Sydney to rid the suburbs of unsightly abandoned shopping trolleys.
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...
Council keeps keen eye on worker safety in wake of Roundup cases
Penrith City Council will continue to review its weed management techniques amid fears glyphosate chemicals such as Roundup may cause cancer.
Glenmore Park residents want to make a splash
Glenmore Park residents are calling for a water play area for children to be installed in the suburb.
With summer fast approaching, a petition has...
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...
