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.
Council puts equality, safety on agenda
Penrith Council has vowed to further promote women's welfare and gender equality, becoming a signatory of the Greater Sydney Women's Safety Charter.
Rates rise set to stay despite pandemic
Rates look set to rise again on July 1, despite locals struggling to weather the crippling COVID-19 storm.
Plan for towering unit blocks abandoned
Plans to build a towering urban precinct on Penrith's Union Road car park site have collapsed.
Lest We Forget: The importance of ANZAC Day
On Saturday we pause to remember those Australians who have fallen in conflicts around the world.
Council pushes for more adult change facilities
Penrith Council is seeking to make change facilities for people with a complex or profound disability mandatory in certain publicly-accessible buildings.
Finding a parking spot now easier thanks to new app launched in Penrith
Penrith City Council has launched a new app.
Official: September Council elections shifted
Mayoral election still set to go ahead in September.
Council implements Coronavirus measures
Social distancing measures implemented at meeting while many services close.
Long-awaited playground upgrade complete
Kids celebrate completion of long-awaited playground upgrade in Oxley Park.
Council “left in the dark” on rail link plans
Councillors raise serious concerns as mystery still surrounds promised rail line.