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View the latest 30 news articles from Penrith City Council here. You can also see a full list of all news articles.

Council seeks community feedback on Draft Reconciliation Action Plan

09 July 2026

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to have their say on its Reconciliation Action Plan, following endorsement to place the draft plan on public exhibition.

Mayoral Column – Celebrating and strengthening First Nations connections

08 July 2026

Penrith City Council is excited to bring thousands of people together this week for our popular NAIDOC event, celebrating the history, cultural richness and achievements of the City’s First Nations communities.

Magnetic Places Grant open

07 July 2026

The Magnetic Places Grant 2026-27 round is open for local artists and cultural practitioners to apply for funding to support projects that magnify and co-author residents' stories, facilitate creative expression and celebrate neighbourhoods.

New Factory Road shared path is open!

02 July 2026

Penrith City Council has made it easier for residents to get to the Nepean River with the completion of a new shared path along Factory Road, Regentville.

Mayoral Column – Council keeps focus on Penrith’s future

01 July 2026

Following last week’s hand down of the 2026-27 NSW Budget, Penrith City Council welcomes commitments that will see positive outcomes for Penrith, and we continue to advocate for significant infrastructure required to support the City’s growth.

Applications open soon for Penrith’s Community Funding Program

29 June 2026

Penrith City Council is thrilled to announce that applications for the Community Funding Program will be open from 6 July to 31 July 2026, with 5 grant streams available to apply for.

Celebrate NAIDOC at Penrith event

29 June 2026

The Penrith NAIDOC Event returns to Jamison Park on Friday 10 July between 9am and 2pm.

Mayoral Column – Creating more vibrant, welcoming spaces

24 June 2026

Penrith City Council celebrates the beauty of Penrith and we continue to improve our public spaces in ways that uplift and complement the natural environment.

Mayoral Column – Penrith is the place to be and visit

17 June 2026

While the cooler weather has arrived and the days are shorter, there is more than ever to do and experience in our vibrant City. One of the best parts of being Mayor is meeting people who say they genuinely love where they live or tell me that they had a great time visiting Penrith.

New mural unveiled at Gipps Street Recreation Precinct

17 June 2026

A vibrant new mural inspired by local young people has transformed an 11-metre wall at Gipps Street Recreation Precinct, bringing colour, creativity and energy to the popular Youth Zone.

Mayoral Column – Events program supports residents and businesses

10 June 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Penrith City Council for our inaugural Penrith After Dark event last month. More than 12,000 people gathered in the heart of our City as High Street, Memory Park and Woodriff Street lit up for a night of great food, entertainment and, most importantly, connection.

Sales Park receives new outdoor fitness equipment and multi-play area

09 June 2026

Penrith City Council has completed the Sales Park playspace upgrade, adding a new outdoor fitness and multi-play area that was selected by the community.

Local businesses invited to grow Penrith’s visitor economy

05 June 2026

Penrith City Council is inviting local businesses to take part in a new, fully funded training and mentoring program designed to strengthen the region’s visitor economy.

Mayoral Column – Planning Penrith’s next steps

03 June 2026

As our City continues to grow and evolve, Penrith City Council is focused on planning to reflect the true needs and aspirations of the community.

Major amenities upgrade unveiled at Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex

01 June 2026

Penrith City Council has completed a major upgrade to the amenities building at Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex in Penrith, improving facilities for local sporting groups and the community.

Glossop St rail bridge closed to heavy vehicles over 20T

30 May 2026

A bridge owned and managed by Sydney Trains at Glossop St, St Marys, has been closed to all vehicles over 20 tonnes due to safety concerns.

Upgraded playspaces across the Penrith LGA are now open

28 May 2026

Penrith City Council has completed the revitalisation of playspaces at Margaret Porter Reserve in St Marys and Myrtle Road Reserve in Claremont Meadows, providing enhanced recreation facilities for the families in these communities.

Mayoral Column – Community focus and leadership on show

27 May 2026

Improving lives and experiences for the growing Penrith community is at the core of what Penrith City Council does. In continuing to deliver for this City and its people, I am thrilled to share that 9 Council projects and initiatives are finalists in the 2026 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.

Have your say on the future of Kingswood and Werrington

26 May 2026

Penrith City Council has unveiled an exciting 20-year vision for Kingwood-Werrington.

Mayoral Column – Road safety a priority in Penrith

20 May 2026

This week is National Road Safety Week - an annual campaign to raise road safety awareness and encourage safe behaviours for all road users.

Mayoral Column – Purposeful tree planting connects community

13 May 2026

Hundreds of new trees have been planted in Penrith over the weekend to increase natural shade and groundcover – and the latest to be planted are extra special.

Mayoral Column – Energy-saving initiatives benefit Penrith long term

06 May 2026

Penrith City Council is celebrating milestones as we continue to make strides towards a cleaner and greener future.

Penrith’s next generation of sports stars welcomed by Mayor

06 May 2026

Fifteen high achieving young athletes from the Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS) took time out from their sporting commitments today (Wednesday 6 May), to thank Penrith Mayor Todd Carney for Council’s support of the Academy.

Londonderry Park revitalised and ready for play

06 May 2026

Penrith City Council has unveiled the new-look Londonderry Park, delivering a significant upgrade for the Londonderry community.

Protect threatened plant and wildlife species

06 May 2026

Penrith residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help protect Penrith’s threatened plants and wildlife at a free community event on Saturday 23 May at Wilson Park, Llandilo.

Penrith After Dark gets Amplified

05 May 2026

Following the success of Penrith After Dark, Penrith City Council is keeping the party going with Penrith After Dark Amplified.

Mulgoa Rise field upgrades complete and ready for kick-off

30 April 2026

Penrith City Council has completed essential upgrades to the northern fields at Mulgoa Rise in Glenmore Park, delivering improved turf quality and better field performance for local football players.

Mayoral Column – Have your say on the Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-30

29 April 2026

Penrith City Council has a long and proud history as a leader of accessibility in local government.

Have your say on the draft Penrith Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030

28 April 2026

People with disability, family, friends, carers and service providers are invited to review Penrith City Council’s draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for 2026-2030.