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.
City Park delay as pricing error forces tender back to Council
Construction of the $12 million City Park could now be delayed eight weeks after a pricing error meant a crucial process has to be repeated.
Call for easier access for public to raise issues with Council
A discussion over the practices within Penrith City Council meetings has led to a South Ward Councillor wanting more direct avenues for community engagement.
Take the pledge for driver safety
Penrith City Council is urging community members to take care on our roads and take the pledge to 'drive so others survive' in recognition of National Road Safety Week (May 15 to 22).
Podcast: On The Record – Tricia Hitchen
Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen is not your typical politician.
Community groups find new home after fire
Penrith City Council has found a temporary home for several local community organisations after a shared office building went up in flames in the Penrith CBD last year.
Erskine Park residents play the waiting game on more open space
Four years after the Chameleon Reserve masterplan was approved, Erskine Park residents are still awaiting Council’s promised upgrades.
“Workplace of the future” promised for old Council building site
Penrith Council has lodged plans for the former Council Chambers site, but exactly how the $60 million development will be funded remains unknown.
Liberals hold the power as Council election result is confirmed
Five new Councillors have been elected to Penrith City Council, with results from the recent Local Government Election now confirmed.
Council starts to take shape, but all 15 spots not yet determined
Nine Council candidates have already clinched victory following last weekend’s Local Government elections, with preferences and postal voting set to determine the six remaining seats.
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.
December 4 Council Election: East Ward
East Ward is currently represented by five Councillors, including current Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen.
December 4 Council Election: North Ward
North Ward is currently represented by five Councillors, including some of Penrith’s most experienced local government representatives.
December 4 Council Election: South Ward
The Local Government Election will be held on December 4. Here's your South Ward preview.
Independents focus on “true local representation” ahead of election
“True local representation” is what two Independent candidates are promising to deliver if elected at next month’s Penrith Council elections.
All you need to know about the Penrith Council Election on December 4
Yes, we're all heading to the polls again - this time to determine the 15 Councillors that will represent Penrith moving forward.