News - Penrith City Council

01 July 2025

Penrith City Council has adopted a comprehensive suite of strategic planning documents that will shape the City’s future to 2041 and beyond.

Entertain the kids this July school holidays at Mini Makers!

29 June 2025

Take advantage of the July school holidays with Penrith City Council’s Mini Makers! This popular school holiday program offers families a vibrant atmosphere and a fantastic array of free activities for the kids.

Celebrate NAIDOC at Penrith event

24 June 2025

The highly anticipated Penrith NAIDOC Event returns at Jamison Park on Friday 11 July from 9am to 2pm.

Parker Street Reserve next in line for upgrades

17 June 2025

Another popular sport and recreation facility is getting a makeover as part of Penrith City Council’s ongoing work to improve liveability in Penrith.

Penrith City Council recognised with three awards

16 June 2025

Penrith City Council has been recognised for its commitment to creating a thriving and liveable City, winning three industry awards for excellence this month.

St Marys sets the pace for joint planning success

09 June 2025

The visionary St Marys Town Centre Master Plan is a shining example of collaborative, community driven planning, for the future of Sydney.

Mark the beginning of winter at City Park Penrith!

27 May 2025

Penrith City Council is hosting an exciting event, Winter Solstice!

Penrith hosts NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner for Business Forum

26 May 2025

More than 60 local businesses, government and industry representatives gathered today (Friday, 23 May) to explore opportunities to grow Penrith City’s 24-hour economy.

Drainage upgrades a home run for Andrews Road Baseball Facility

14 May 2025

Penrith City Council has completed upgrades to the drainage system and playing surfaces at the Andrews Road Baseball Facility in Penrith.

Council opens two new playspaces in Penrith

13 May 2025

Penrith City Council is continuing to prioritise play across the City with two more playspace upgrades now complete.

Drive so others survive

13 May 2025

Penrith City Council is urging its community members to take care on our roads and 'drive so others survive' in recognition of National Road Safety Week (11-18 May).

Over 6,600 trees planted in Penrith City

12 May 2025

Over the last five years, Penrith City Council’s ‘Greening our City’ tree planting program has seen over 6,600 trees planted in heat vulnerable suburbs across the local government area.

Free clothing drop-off event on Saturday 10 May

07 May 2025

Penrith City Council is inviting residents to declutter for a good cause at its second Clothing and Textiles Recycling Drop-off Event, on Saturday 10 May at The Kingsway Playing Fields, Werrington from 9am to 3:30pm.

Have your say on Penrith and St Marys’ 24-hour Economy Strategy

05 May 2025

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to share their feedback on a new strategy to build a safer, more diverse and thriving 24-hour economy in our City’s two strategic centres.

Council invites the community to help shape Penrith’s future

04 May 2025

Penrith City Council has released a new suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting documents outlining a clear path to achieving the community’s vision for Penrith.

Colyton gets new playspace in time for Easter

14 April 2025

Penrith City Council has upgraded the playspace at Gilmour Street Reserve, Colyton, as part of its plans to improve play facilities across the local government area.

Plant a tree for Mum

14 April 2025

Penrith’s beloved Trees for Mum event is celebrating eighteen years this Mother’s Day.

Penrith Council champions housing and infrastructure delivery at Western Sydney forum

14 April 2025

Penrith City Council proudly sponsored today’s Western Sydney Property and Infrastructure Forum, hosted at the Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith.

Council backs ICF 2025 International Canoe Slalom Championships with sponsorship announcement

14 April 2025

Fox sisters to compete in their hometown of Penrith. Penrith City Council is excited to be sponsoring the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships to be held at Penrith Whitewater Stadium on 29 September – 4 October 2025.

Precinct-wide upgrade underway at Monfarville Reserve

09 April 2025

Construction has begun on a new amenities building at Monfarville Reserve in St Marys — a key feature in the upgrades transforming the reserve.

Penrith Mayor welcomes infrastructure commitments, but says more is needed

03 April 2025

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney has welcomed funding commitments made in the lead up to the Federal Election, but says there are still gaps in critical infrastructure investment to support Penrith and Western Sydney.

‘Pen Man’ memorialised with plaque

02 April 2025

The passing of John ‘Pen Man’ Boccanfuso OAM in 2024 touched the Penrith community with an outpouring of grief across social media and the establishment of temporary memorials.

Mini Makers is back for 2025!

31 March 2025

Make the most of the April school holidays with Penrith City Council’s first Mini Makers events of the year!

Have your say on the Allsopp and Paterson Oval playspace upgrade

24 March 2025

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to help shape the upgrade of the Allsopp and Paterson Oval playspace in Cambridge Park.

Council lights up for World Down Syndrome Day

23 March 2025

Penrith City Council lit the Civic Centre today (Friday, 21 March) in support of World Down Syndrome Day, joining a global movement to promote inclusion, awareness and the rights of people with Down syndrome.

Penrith Council welcomes Aerotropolis infrastructure roadmap, but says critical infrastructure plan for Western Sydney still needed

23 March 2025

Penrith City Council has welcomed the release of Infrastructure NSW’s Aerotropolis Sector Plan, as a roadmap for the delivery of critical infrastructure surrounding the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

Don’t miss out on delicious food and amazing local offerings at our annual Penrith Producers for 2025!

19 March 2025

Unwind, eat, discover and play at the annual Penrith Producers event on Friday 4 April 2024.

Council secures funding for enhanced road safety for school children

17 March 2025

Penrith City Council has welcomed the funding allocation of $1,453,320 under the Federal and State Government’s 2024/25 – 2025/26 Road Safety Program for the upgrade of two raised wombat pedestrian crossings on Illawong Avenue and Caloola Avenue, Penrith.

Over 20 tonnes of electronic waste recycled by Penrith community

13 March 2025

Penrith residents diverted over 20 tonnes of electronic waste last weekend at Penrith City Council’s annual e-waste drop-off day.

St Marys’ free multicultural event, Culture Fusion, is back for 2025

10 March 2025

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to Culture Fusion, a fun free multicultural event on Saturday 22 March 2025, to celebrate Harmony Week.