Council
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.
Call for re-think on Caddens Road closure
Councillors are having second thoughts over the plan to close Caddens Road, but the project looks certain to go ahead.
Designed by those who know best
This is what happens when design and decision making is done by the people who are affected most – good results.
Designed by kids for...
Councillors pay emotional tribute to dedicated locals
There were emotional scenes at Council Chambers on Monday night as Penrith Councillors mourned the death of three of the city's greats.
A number of...
Reserve to be named in honour of icon of Penrith’s past
Local settler Thomas Smith will be recognised with a Thornton reserve named in his honour.
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.
New tourism campaign launched in Penrith
An exciting era of marketing Penrith as a visitor destination has begun, with the launch of a new tourism website www.visitpenrith.com.au and awareness campaign...
Reserve to be named after much-loved St Clair doctor
St Clair doctor, Liz Torrance, will be remembered by the community with a special memorial to be dedicated to her at a local reserve.
Dr...
More parking woes loom
The parking battle in Penrith continues and Councillor Marcus Cornish warns it’s about to get a whole lot harder for locals to find a...
Council’s circle of love
Local businesses and tradespeople vying for Penrith Council contracts will now receive a competitive advantage after Council endorsed a policy giving local suppliers preferential...
Playground that closed more than a year ago set to welcome back families in...
More than a year after its shock closure, Linear Park is finally set to reopen in the coming weeks.
Breathing new life into Queen Street
With the upgrade works nearing completion and summer approaching, it’s time to look at boosting Queen Street’s nightlife, two local representatives say.
Penrith Councillor Aaron...
Land of opportunity
Ever wondered what is going on with those large blocks of land around Penrith that sit there, empty and unused?
To move away from Penrith’s...
Waste company fined $6000
Penrith Council has fined a waste collection company $6000 and issued a Clean Up Action Notice by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for...
Council rejects calls for residential parking scheme in Thornton
Thornton residents can be fined for parking in front of their own homes.
Council’s trip to Asia set to cost $50k
Just weeks after supporting an increase to rates, Penrith Council is funding a three week trip for three to Asia – with a budget...
Council gives green light to Jimmy Barnes concert at Fernhill
Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes is set to play in our own backyard when he performs in a boutique-style concert at Fernhill Estate this...
Land valuations deliver financial hit to rural residents
Rural property owners say they feel powerless in a never ending battle against a ‘grossly unfair system’.
Mulgoa Road or Las Vegas?
Mulgoa Road has been compared to the Las Vegas main strip in a Penrith Council meeting that reassessed its position on movable signage.
Councillor Mark...
Council extends Junior Mayor program to high school students
High school students now have the opportunity to be a young Mayor or a young Councillor at Penrith City Council.
For 15 years, the opportunity...
