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Help shape the future of Penrith

12 October 2023

Penrith City Council is pleased to present two new strategies to build on the vision for a city where people can live, work and play. Both the draft Economic Development Strategy and the Visitor Economy Strategy are now on exhibition from 11 October to 8 November 2023 to seek feedback, and for the community to engage in these important plans.

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New Mayor, Deputy elected to lead Penrith

12 October 2023

Penrith Councillor Todd Carney was elected as Mayor of the City for the first time at September’s Ordinary Meeting of Council with Councillor Mark Davies elected as Deputy Mayor.

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Penrith Champions Circular Economy Innovation and businesses flock to learn more

26 September 2023

Penrith City Council has long been at the forefront of innovation in sustainability, and this was reinforced at a recent event that brought leading experts from industry and government to Penrith.

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Real Festival draws record attendance on its return to Penrith

26 September 2023

Council is thrilled to announce that Real Festival 2023 exceeded all expectations, drawing 50,000 attendees over the course of the festivities.

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Council continues to advocate for the Castlereagh Connection

26 September 2023

Penrith City Council continues to advocate for an evacuation route for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley in the form of the Castlereagh Connection.

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Free Startup Success program for early-stage founders

26 September 2023

Penrith City Council is partnering with the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship (SSE) to deliver a series of six online and in-person workshops for new and early-stage startup founders in Penrith City.

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Ignite Ability Workshop: Empowering Individuals for a Brighter Future

26 September 2023

Small Business owners living with a disability are invited to attend a free business workshop designed to help kickstart your journey and turn your passion into a thriving business.

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Empowering Penrith’s Small Businesses: Get Ready for Disasters Resources

26 September 2023

In today's unpredictable world, disaster preparedness is an essential aspect of running a small business. In Penrith, a city known for its vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, Council is encouraging local businesses to take proactive steps to ensure they have the tools they need to thrive, even in the face of adversity.

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Penrith's dining scene undergoing a delightful transformation

26 September 2023

Penrith's dining scene has been undergoing a delightful transformation of late, with the new establishment, The Orchard, emerging as a vibrant hub for foodies.

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Pullman Sydney Penrith Hotel game changing addition to the region

26 September 2023

Last month, Penrith welcomed a game-changing addition to its landscape.

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Western Sydney Conference Centre set to transform Penrith’s events and conference industry

26 September 2023

The economic landscape of Penrith is poised for a remarkable transformation with the opening of the Western Sydney Conference Centre (WSCC).

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State-of-the-art technology arrives at new Nepean Hospital Pathology Laboratory

26 September 2023

The latest in cutting-edge medical technology is being rolled out in a new state-of-the-art pathology laboratory at Nepean Hospital, as part of a $29 million investment in NSW Health Pathology laboratories across western Sydney and regional NSW.

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Seven-storey ‘medi-hotel’ to be built in Kingswood

26 September 2023

Council has approved plans for a seven-storey ‘medi-hotel’ in Kingswood, with 140 rooms, food and beverage options, rooftop seating and three basement levels with 63 parking spaces.

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Mayoral Charity Ball provides hope for safer, brighter tomorrow

13 June 2023

Last month in front of emcee David Campbell OAM and more than 220 guests, Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen presented a cheque worth $60,000 to The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter, thanks to the fundraising success of Penrith’s Mayoral Charity Ball.

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Council wins NSW Award for Planning Excellence for second year running

13 June 2023

Penrith City Council congratulates its City Planning team on being named the winner of the Climate Change and Resilience category at the Planning Institute of Australia’s National Awards for Planning Excellence, held in Sydney last month.

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Penrith City Council appoints a new General Manager

13 June 2023

In April Penrith City Council announced the appointment of Mr Andrew Moore as our new General Manager.

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Council sponsors Lights on Penrith Manufacturing event

13 June 2023

Business and industry experts filled the Drink West Brewery at Manufactor – Penrith's newest industrial hub - for the Lights on Penrith – ‘Made Here’ event at the end of last month.

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Better Connections through the Road Network

13 June 2023

The Penrith community can look forward to reduced congestion and improved safety and connectivity along one of Penrith’s busiest road corridors with the planning for the $128 million Dunheved Road Upgrade nearing completion.

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Council recognised at 2023 National Trust Heritage Awards

13 June 2023

Two heritage projects from Penrith City Council made the shortlist for the highly anticipated 29th annual National Trust Heritage Awards, held on May 12, 2023.

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Penrith City Council joins Zero Barriers Project

13 June 2023

Earlier this year, Penrith City Council became a member of the Zero Barriers Project. Council is proud to join 12 Councils in New South Wales who have committed to reducing barriers for people with disability and their families.

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Micro-credentials in Key Industry at WSU

13 June 2023

After a successful launch in 2022, expressions of interest are now open for the 2023 Essentials of Metal Additive Manufacturing Short Course Training Program, commencing on Tuesday 11 July at Western Sydney University.

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Local businesses supporting sustainability in Penrith via Return and Earn Program

13 June 2023

Local Businesses, Community Groups and Schools are invited to partner with Vinnies Penrith to support local sustainability outcomes by recycling drink containers and reducing waste to landfill.

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Flagship educational centre under construction in Penrith

13 June 2023

The NSW Government is investing $80m in the Institute of Applied Technology - Construction, which is located at TAFE NSW Nepean – Kingswood, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

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Invitation to help Council understand local liveability

13 June 2023

Penrith City Council is a proud partner of the 2023 Australian Liveability Census. Help us understand local values and how neighbourhoods are performing in Penrith City.

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Western Sydney University continues to lead the world

13 June 2023

Western Sydney University has been named best in the world for its efforts to tackle gender equality and promote responsible consumption and production as part of the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for 2023.

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Uptown Accelerator back for 2023

13 June 2023

The NSW Government’s Uptown Accelerator is back for 2023, and Penrith City Council is excited to be participating in this Investment NSW program for the first time.

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New Airport Business Precinct plans for growing region

13 June 2023

A hotel, shops and conference centre that will cater to the needs of the growing Penrith region are included in newly unveiled plans for a Business Precinct at the gateway to Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

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Penrith receives $152 million in funding for City-shaping projects

22 February 2023

Penrith City Council has secured $152 million in funding for eight exciting City-shaping projects through round two of the NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest program, which will help see Council realise its vision of transforming Penrith into one of the state’s most liveable cities.

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Local businesses attend Western Sydney Defence Supplier network event

22 February 2023

Last month, attendees from over 100 local businesses attended a breakfast at Saints, St Marys to meet representatives from the Western Sydney Defence Supplier network and learn about opportunities to become suppliers to the Defence Industry.

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Local entrepreneurs invited to Council’s next Start Me Up Penrith networking event

22 February 2023

Local founders and entrepreneurs are invited to attend the second event in the Start Me Up Penrith event series.

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