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.
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Long-time local confirms she’ll contest East Ward at upcoming Council election
Another Independent candidate has emerged to challenge Penrith Council’s hotly-contested East Ward.
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.
Council offers COVID-safe exercise options
Penrith City Council will continue to light up sports fields across the LGA to give residents the chance to get outdoors and stay active in a COVID-Safe way.
Rates confirmed to rise, but rural residents finally get relief
Rates become a hot topic at latest Council meeting.
No sign of Liberal line-up for Council election
Just two months out from the Penrith Council election and one major political party remains noticeably silent.
Council rejects calls for residential parking scheme in Thornton
Thornton residents can be fined for parking in front of their own homes.
Australia First confirms it will contest Council election in Penrith
Two new candidates have emerged for the upcoming Penrith Council elections, with the Australia First Party vying for a spot in East Ward.
Local company misses out on Regatta Park contract to Lane Cove competitor
Penrith Council has been urged to give local businesses greater consideration after a Cranebrook company was pipped at the post by a Lane Cove competitor.
Children’s Centre gets $200,000 makeover
Strauss Road Children’s Centre at St Clair is looking fresh and welcoming thanks to a substantial revamp by Penrith City Council.
Costs, design and history questioned as Councillors debate redevelopment of Henry St site
Plans to redevelop the former Council Chambers at 131 Henry Street into high-rise commercial premises have been scrutinised, with Penrith Councillors questioning the concept design and costs.
Independent candidate Sue Day confirms she’ll contest Council election
Susan Day has announced she will be running again as an Independent candidate for South Ward in the Penrith Council elections this September.
Council throws more support behind Llandilo community
Penrith City Council will work with residents in Llandilo to develop a community plan for the area based on what locals love about their neighbourhood and how Council and other services can support a thriving, resilient community.
Council election starts to take shape
Of the 15 spots up for grabs at Penrith Council’s general election, at least three could be newcomers, with multiple incumbents expected to bow out.
Family affair as daughter of Marcus Cornish prepares for tilt at Council
With Council elections less than six months away, a potential fresh candidate has emerged for East Ward.
Councillors reject call to take stance on Warragamba Dam
A call for Penrith Council to formally support raising the Warragamba Dam wall before the release of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has ignited tensions among Councillors.
Plan for hundreds of units on Henry Street delayed
Steps to activate the eastern end of Penrith’s CBD with two soaring towers – one 41 storeys and the other 25 storeys in height – have been delayed.
Council’s proposed boat ramp changes
Traffic changes aimed at easing congestion at the Tench Reserve boat ramp have been proposed.
Under the slated treatments, Penrith Council plans to implement signs...
Penrith’s new mini city
Plans to accommodate 2,000 apartments on Penrith’s former Panasonic site are progressing, with subdivision and public roads receiving the green light.
The Stage 1 development...
Councillors reject plan to have public vote for Mayor
Penrith voters’ chance to elect their own Mayor has been quashed after a motion to put the issue to a referendum was defeated on Monday.