Greg Davies says time is right to step aside after 26 years on Council
After more than a quarter of a century on Penrith Council, Councillor Greg Davies is calling it a day.
Push for Penrith to consider its own ‘South Bank’ at Lakes
Penrith could be home to a South Bank-style water and lifestyle destination if one Councillor has his way.
Independents score top spots on ballot paper for Council election
The all-important ballot draws for next month's Penrith Council elections have taken place.
Liberals back experience to lead tickets at Council election
The top local Liberal candidates for next month’s Local Government Elections have been revealed.
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.
Council rejected plan for underground car park in Penrith CBD
Penrith Council knocked back a developer’s proposal to build a car park under City Park, the Weekender can reveal.
Crameri declares he will contest Council election after all
Veteran Councillor Kevin Crameri has back-flipped on his promise not to contest the next election.
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.
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.
Labor won’t support golf course at Penrith Lakes site
Council to maintain support for golf course, despite Labor's wishes.
Playground that closed more than a year ago set to welcome back families in time for summer
More than a year after its shock closure, Linear Park is finally set to reopen in the coming weeks.
Cardboard piling up? Council offers new drop-off solution
Penrith Council has come up with a solution for residents’ excess packaging, but it’s not the additional collections one Councillor sought.
Tricia Hitchen to stay on as Deputy Mayor
Councillor Tricia Hitchen has been re-elected as Penrith's Deputy Mayor.
Election quirk forces vote for Deputy Mayor next week
Penrith Councillors will elect their Deputy Mayor on Monday night, but it will only be for a fleeting term.
Due to the COVID-19 postponement of...
“Forgotten”: Mayor doubles down on call for new vaccine hub in Penrith
Penrith Council has again called on the State Government and NSW Health to implement a new vaccine hub in the local area.
Call for Council to investigate options for trail bike riders
They can be a menace to the community and wreak havoc on the environment, but one Penrith Councillor is proposing a creative solution to tackle illegal trail bike riders.
Council General Manager Warwick Winn expected to extend stay with new contract
Warwick Winn looks set to remain at the helm of the City, with Penrith Council’s General Manager expected to enter into talks to renew his contract.
Councillor calls for increased rubbish collection during lockdown
Penrith Council may investigate additional bin collections to cope with a surge in home waste as the pandemic and lockdown rolls on.
Council holds fire on flood planning legislation
Penrith Council has declined to implement reforms to floodplain planning legislation, preferring to wait until “critical” studies and flood evacuation modelling are completed.
Local Government Election set for December 4 shift
The Local Government Election is set to be postponed again due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in NSW.
The Weekender understands the State Government will...