Council
Cornish joins One Nation
Penrith’s at times controversial conservative Councillor Marcus Cornish has joined Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party.
Having recently returned from the Queensland State Election where he...
Fowler elected new Penrith Mayor
Veteran Liberal Councillor Ross Fowler has been elected Mayor of Penrith for the next two years.
Cr Fowler defeated Independent Councillor Marcus Cornish 11 votes...
Council pressing ahead with heat summit
With another hot summer ahead, Council is developing ways to ‘cool the city’
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.
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.
December 4 Council Election: East Ward
East Ward is currently represented by five Councillors, including current Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen.
Veteran Penrith City Councillor Jim Aitken formally resigns
Penrith City Councillor Jim Aitken has submitted his written resignation to Council.
River restaurant strip gets green light
A restaurant strip along the Nepean River at Tench Reserve is no longer a pipe dream, now Penrith Council has approved its development.
Three brand...
Cornish wants to give power to the people
Independent Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish is hoping to get power points installed at local parks to encourage more people outdoors.
Cr Cornish addressed Penrith Councillors...
Penrith’s answer to Silicon Valley
After years of discussion and planning, Penrith City Council has officially rubber-stamped the first stage of a massive 280 hectare Science Park at Luddenham.
Strategically...
Independent first to raise hand for tilt at by-election
Independent candidate Sue Day has confirmed she will run in the South Ward by-election to be held on Saturday, May 12.
After lobbying and advocating...
Council defers decision over lot sizes
Penrith City Councillors have deferred a decision to reduce residential lot sizes for parts of the planned Central Precinct of St Marys, requesting the...
Bateman, Hartog to receive rare honour
Two dedicated philanthropists and businessmen are set to receive special recognition after they were singled out for one of Penrith Council’s highest honours.
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.
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.
Council bombshell: Jonathan Pullen quits Labor
First-term Penrith Councillor Jonathan Pullen has confirmed he has resigned from the Labor Party.
The Weekender has been aware of growing tensions involving Cr Pullen...
Council endorses appointment of new PP&VA Directors
Penrith City Councillors have tonight approved the appointment of four new members to the Penrith Performing and Visual Arts Ltd Board.
Goldfinch won’t contest Council election
EXCLUSIVE
Liberal Councillor Ben Goldfinch has confirmed he won't contest September's Local Government Election.
Penrith Council is one of 81 NSW Councils that will be holding...
Our dirty little secret
More than a dozen legal brothels are currently operating in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA).
Penrith has 14 registered brothels operating, seven behind Parramatta...
Cemetery battle a fight to the death
Penrith Council’s staunch opposition to a proposed cemetery at Fernhill Estate remains steadfast, despite recently meeting with a proposed developer.
Councillor Ross Fowler said representatives...
