Council
Finding a parking spot now easier thanks to new app launched in Penrith
Penrith City Council has launched a new app.
Councillor questions Penrith’s agreements with Chinese cities
Penrith Council could investigate suspending ties with China in the wake of the latest Twitter scandal.
Tricia Hitchen to stay on as Deputy Mayor
Councillor Tricia Hitchen has been re-elected as Penrith's Deputy Mayor.
Council positive about new Penrith brand
Penrith City Council has refreshed its marketing to the community and public through its new Brand Policy.
With the draft policy being adopted at the...
Lakes plan angers Crameri
A proposal to allow trucks to enter the quarry at the Penrith Lakes Scheme from 6am has revved up Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri.
"That means...
Council wants protection from legal costs
Penrith Council has vowed to put pressure on the Attorney General and Minister for Planning to change laws to protect Council and ratepayers against...
Call for second major university
With land in the city centre going unused, Councillor Aaron Duke believes that a second university for Penrith will see our region thrive.
During Monday...
Cornish sees red over lights
For many motorists, there is nothing more frustrating than being stuck in traffic. Except perhaps, having to wait when no one is there.
That’s the...
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.
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.
Family affair as daughter of Marcus Cornish prepares for tilt at Council
With Council elections less than six months away, a potential fresh candidate has emerged for East Ward.
Independents focus on “true local representation” ahead of election
“True local representation” is what two Independent candidates are promising to deliver if elected at next month’s Penrith Council elections.
Biggest overhaul in shopping centre’s history: New retail, hotel and office tower
Parking concerns have been raised as an issue surrounding a major expansion of the Westfield Penrith shopping complex that would change the skyline of the Penrith CBD forever.
The suburb without a name
The final name for the Central Precinct between Jordan Springs and Ropes Crossing is still up for discussion, after Penrith City Council deferred the...
Parking permits may be on the way for Thornton locals
Penrith Council will investigate why the residents of newly-established Thornton Estate haven’t been provided with residential parking permits.
Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri has asked Council...
Truckies may have new place to rest
Truck drivers locked out of the unofficial rest area on The Northern Road may soon have an alternative pit-stop, with Council investigating the possibility...
Crameri wants Council to consider drone roll-out
They’re compact, agile and so easy to use that kids play with them, and Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri believes they could help transform Penrith...
Council considers ban on plastics
Plastic straws, cups and balloons set for the chopping block at community events.
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.
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.
