Council
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.
Cornish quits Liberal Party
Controversial Councillor Marcus Cornish has announced his resignation from the Liberal Party.
Cr Cornish, who was already suspended from the Liberals after he circulated an...
Chance to drop off old computers, TVs
Grab your old, broken and unwanted electrical items and bring them down to Jamison Park for Council’s Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day.
Electrical waste can be...
Meet the Claremont Meadows Crusader
Following years of campaigning and self-confessed grumbling, a one-woman crusade to get a section of Claremont Meadows cleaned up is finally gaining traction.
Anne Whittaker...
High Street to get facelift
Penrith Council is about to start upgrading and transforming High Street in the Penrith city centre.
Council says it is an “important, city-shaping project” that...
Council bites back over boarding houses
Penrith Deputy Mayor Greg Davies has come out swinging at State MP Stuart Ayres, saying the proliferation of boarding houses in Kingswood is the...
Council “left in the dark” on rail link plans
Councillors raise serious concerns as mystery still surrounds promised rail line.
Locals urged to have their say on City Park
Sensory gardens, water features, shaded areas and a green open space for outdoor activities are just a few of the key features proposed for Penrith's new City Park.
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.
Penrith Council to recommence chasing rates debts
Being financially impacted over the last few years, Penrith City Council is working towards strong financial management, including chasing overdue rates to gain income.
Council Election: Changing dynamics create uncertainty in North Ward
Three of Council’s most experienced campaigners in the shape of John Thain, Kevin Crameri and Ross Fowler are again contesting North Ward at next...
Crameri sin binned as airport debate gets heated
Debate over Western Sydney Airport has flared again, with one of Penrith’s longest serving Councillors given a ‘time out’ this week after claiming Council...
Federal funds needed to make dog park a reality
Glenmore Park is a step closer to receiving an off-leash dog park after Penrith Council chose a preferred site.
Land adjacent to Blue Hills Oval...
Park nears completion as Councillors slam construction delays
It was supposed to be a quick redevelopment of part of Penrith’s CBD to help activate the city, but time and time again it’s...
Dog park closed after asbestos scare
Penrith Council has closed the Jamison Park Dog Park after an asbestos scare.
"Council staff have been notified of fragments of building waste that may...
Have your say on $15 million Gipps St plan
Locals encouraged to have their say on $15 million plan for new recreation area.
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...
“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.
Council to “review” parking fine process following government request
Drivers issued with parking fines by local Councils should be immediately notified, the State Government says.
Emu Hall set to be given new life
Weddings on the banks of the iconic Nepean River could soon be a reality, with a brand new riverfront function centre proposed for Emu...
