Council
Police Cottage set to be transformed into exciting new restaurant and cafe
It’s stood unused and neglected for years, but now the Police Cottage at Emu Plains is set to be given a new lease of life.
Nepean Avenue truce reached as Council settles on new safety measures
A solution to a dangerous stretch of the Great River Walk has been reached.
Plenty achieved during Mayoral term
Mayor Ross Fowler will end his mayoral term next week.
Residents Hope for DA rejection as another apartment block is proposed
Residents are calling for Penrith City Council to consider refusing a Development Application (DA) for another apartment block to be built on Hope Street, Penrith.
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’.
EXCLUSIVE: Karen McKeown tipped to be Penrith’s next Mayor
Mayor locked in, but confusion reigns over Deputy Mayoral position.
Pollies outline Penrith’s recovery roadmap
Local, State and Federal representatives outline what they're doing to help Penrith through the recession.
Council to install new roundabout at York Road, Preston Street intersection
Council says traffic studies, accident numbers prompted need for improvements.
More funding flows for “jewel in the crown”
Penrith’s “jewel in the crown” has received another significant boost, with $10 million being allocated to open space embellishments along the Nepean River.
Kingswood’s boarding house burden
Kingswood residents are still pleading with Penrith Council and the State Government to save their suburb from boarding house developers.
Council tackles asbestos in St Marys and St Clair
Contaminated land in St Clair and St Marys is set to be remediated after asbestos was discovered.
Nepean Avenue residents unhappy with proposed River Walk safety measures
Traffic barriers, speed cushions and reduced limits part of Nepean Avenue plan.
New Housing Code “overdevelopment by stealth”, says Councillor
Developments to be fast-tracked with “no regard” to surrounding community.
Student-designed playground opens in Oxley Park
There’s a new playground at Brian King Reserve in Oxley Park for local families to enjoy thanks to the fresh ideas and creative minds of students from Oxley Park Public School.
New land valuations going ahead, despite Council’s push for relief
Ratepayers have been dealt another blow, with confirmation new land valuations will not be deferred as hoped.
Old Council Chambers set for redevelopment
$55 million plan to transform heritage building into premium office space.
Glen-more housing: Plan for more than 2,500 new properties
Penrith Council has endorsed a planning proposal that could see rural land to the south of Glenmore Park re-zoned to make way for more than 2,500 new homes.
Have your say on $15 million Gipps St plan
Locals encouraged to have their say on $15 million plan for new recreation area.
Council explains why proposed rate rise must go ahead
Penrith Council has defended its proposal to implement a 2.6 per cent rate rise for 2020-21 during the Coronavirus pandemic.
