Push for water play area at Jamison Park
Councillor calls for aquatic fun at Jamison Park after Penrith’s sweltering summer.
Arts funding locked in after Council agrees to continue support
Penrith City Council has agreed to underwrite the operations of Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Ltd (PP&VA) until its 2020-2021 annual report.
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.
A new Day: Independent candidate confirms fresh Council tilt
Sue Day to run for Council again in 2020.
Parking permit plan back on agenda
Parking reprieve could be on the way for Thornton locals thanks to permit plan.
Council to fine retailers for abandoned trolleys
Local retailers that fail to roundup abandoned shopping trolleys in a timely manner will now be penalised under tough new rules.
Mark Tyndall to contest Council election
Independent candidate says he’ll ask the tough questions in lead-up to election
Shade boost for local playgrounds
More than half of the City’s playgrounds are set to receive more shade after a Council audit found 83 lacked any or sufficient cover from the sun.
Wayward trolleys impounded in blitz
Penrith City Council has joined other Councils from across western Sydney to rid the suburbs of unsightly abandoned shopping trolleys.
Crameri set to call it quits
Veteran Penrith City Councillor and former Mayor Kevin Crameri is set to bring the curtain down on his long political career next year.
Push for signage review in Penrith
Councillor calls for audit of signs across Penrith after Orchard Hills street blunder.
Pink lights shine on civic centre
The Penrith Civic Centre has been “pinked up” as Penrith City Council shows its support for the Pink Up Penrith campaign during the month...
Karen McKeown to take over as Penrith’s Deputy Mayor
Councillor Karen McKeown has been elected Penrith City Council’s new Deputy Mayor.
The Labor stalwart won convincingly against Independent Councillor Marcus Cornish 12 votes to...
Take advantage of “cheap money”, says councillor
Penrith Council may explore opportunities to borrow more money to fast-track major infrastructure projects and future-proof the city.
Cornish’s suspension set aside by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal of Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish, setting aside an order of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) which...
Council pressing ahead with heat summit
With another hot summer ahead, Council is developing ways to ‘cool the city’
Electronic Waste Drop Off Day returns
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...
Iconic hotel could extend its Arms
Council decision allows for potential high rise development alongside iconic hotel
Concerns raised over plan for waste facility
Plans for a waste facility in Emu Heights are being met with stiff opposition amid concerns about air pollution, traffic increases and noise.
Council to send delegation overseas
A delegation from Penrith City Council is off to Japan – with a mission to showcase the city and promote Penrith’s “New West” vision.