News and announcements Residents urged to nominate a Sydney Harbour site for Clean Up Inner West Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to nominate and register an Inner West harbour Clean Up site. Click through to Residents urged to nominate a Sydney Harbour site for Clean Up Drawing tools as art objects at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery will be transformed into a performance space for the intriguingly titled Pee in a Wetsuit or a Long Hot Spa? Click through to Drawing tools as art objects at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Library fine amnesty and transition to new services There has never been a better time to be a library member. Not only are Inner West Council libraries rolling out a new, improved digital management system but to celebrate, they are wiping out existin ... Click through to Library fine amnesty and transition to new services Celebrate our local area at Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures Enjoy a day of free, fun activities and entertainment for the whole family at Ashfield’s own community event, Carnival of Cultures on Sunday, 24 February, 10am-4pm at Ashfield Park. Click through to Celebrate our local area at Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures Inner West river groups welcome $200 million commitment to urban waterways Two of Sydney’s leading urban river advocacy groups have welcomed Federal Labor’s $200 million pledge to clean up our city’s waterways. Click through to Inner West river groups welcome $200 million commitment to urban waterways Painting the Inner West “Sky Blue” Inner West Council will make sure the Inner West paints the town “Sky Blue” for two Sydney FC games at Leichhardt Oval in the New Year. Click through to Painting the Inner West “Sky Blue” New installation to celebrate at Art Seat A composite artwork of almost 400 individual works on postcard sized boards is the latest installation to feature at Inner West Council’s Art Seat in Newtown. Click through to New installation to celebrate at Art Seat A Decade of the Flying Bats at Chrissie Cotter Gallery The next exhibition to feature at Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery highlights the athleticism, friendships and sense of belonging embodied by the Flying Bats Women's Football Club (F ... Click through to A Decade of the Flying Bats at Chrissie Cotter Gallery ‘Love your life’ at Inner West Council’s Seniors Festival Find new ways to ‘Love your life’ by trying out one of the many activities or programs at the 2019 Inner West Seniors Festival. Click through to ‘Love your life’ at Inner West Council’s Seniors Festival Free Author Talk: 'The House' by Helen Pitt Inner West Council’s library in Dulwich Hill will host award winning author Helen Pitt talking about her book, 'The House'. Click through to Free Author Talk: 'The House' by Helen Pitt Small grants for resident groups Inner West Council has a new grant program, which aims to assist resident groups achieve positive things for their communities. Click through to Small grants for resident groups 2019 Inner West Citizens of the Year Inner West Council’s Citizen of the Year is super-volunteer, Jamie De Paulo. Click through to 2019 Inner West Citizens of the Year Dawn Fraser Pool set to receive much-needed facelift Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has welcomed an announcement from the NSW government of a $2.2 million grant to help save the iconic Dawn Fraser Pool. Click through to Dawn Fraser Pool set to receive much-needed facelift Celebrating seven years of Feel the Love Inner West Council will kick off Mardi Gras celebrations with events for all the community. Click through to Celebrating seven years of Feel the Love Lunar New Year in the Inner West Inner West Council will celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig with a series of events culminating in the annual festival at Ashfield Civic Centre. Click through to Lunar New Year in the Inner West Council to honour inspiring women Inner West Council is inviting nominations of inspiring women for an International Women's Day Honour Roll. Click through to Council to honour inspiring women Inner West to trial child-friendly streets as urban playgrounds Inner West Council will trial a ‘Play Streets’ program, as part of the recently endorsed Recreation Needs Study: A Healthier Inner West. Click through to Inner West to trial child-friendly streets as urban playgrounds Australia Day event in Enmore Park Inner West Council will mark Australia Day in Enmore Park with live entertainment, food and lots of free activities. Click through to Australia Day event in Enmore Park Council won’t enforce Morrison’s fashion police proposal Mayor of the Inner West Darcy Byrne has dismissed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s proposed dress code at Citizenship Ceremonies. Click through to Council won’t enforce Morrison’s fashion police proposal Entries now invited for the 2019 Built Environment Awards Submissions are now open for Inner West Council’s 2019 Built Environment Awards. Click through to Entries now invited for the 2019 Built Environment Awards Marrickville Library reopens Marrickville Library reopened as usual at 9am on Thursday 3 January. It was temporarily closed after the building was broken into and vandalised over the holiday period. Click through to Marrickville Library reopens Be part of EDGE at Leichhardt Town Hall Performers, groups and artists of all kinds are invited to apply to make Leichhardt Town Hall a cultural hub during April 2019, as part of EDGE Inner West Town Hall Activation. Click through to Be part of EDGE at Leichhardt Town Hall New Balmain Leagues Club precinct plan set for exhibition Council will publicly exhibit amendments to the development control plan provisions for the Balmain Leagues Club precinct in Rozelle. Click through to New Balmain Leagues Club precinct plan set for exhibition Council wards to adopt Aboriginal names Inner West Council has voted to rename all five wards within the Local Government Area to include Aboriginal names. Click through to Council wards to adopt Aboriginal names Council to create Aboriginal Survival Memorials Council has voted to erect three Aboriginal Survival Memorials in the Inner West to commemorate the story of the Aboriginal peoples’ survival through the colonisation of this country. Click through to Council to create Aboriginal Survival Memorials Council demystifies DAs for live music sector Inner West Council has today opened a new service to help live music venues with development applications. Click through to Council demystifies DAs for live music sector Winners of 2018 Business Environment Awards The environmental achievements of more than 20 Inner West businesses were celebrated at the Council’s Business Environment Awards. Click through to Winners of 2018 Business Environment Awards Council moves customer service online In the biggest breakthrough for customer service since the amalgamation, Inner West Council has introduced a new online customer service system that allows residents to make and track requests with th ... Click through to Council moves customer service online Expressions of Interest for EDGE Inner West now open Inner West Council is seeking innovative and bold ideas for EDGE GreenWay and EDGE Sydenham, with up to $30,000 available for creative projects to shine a spotlight on the creativity of the inner west ... Click through to Expressions of Interest for EDGE Inner West now open Latest community satisfaction survey results Inner West Council’s latest community satisfaction survey shows over ninety per cent of residents are satisfied with Council’s performance. Click through to Latest community satisfaction survey results Council’s new pub protection program to make Vic on the Park heritage listing a priority Council will move to roll out its new heritage pub protection program after a report showed that many of the Inner West’s most historic hotels are not heritage listed. Click through to Council’s new pub protection program to make Vic on the Park heritage listing a priority State Government playing games with Globe Preschool Inner West Council is calling out the State Government for trying to hospital pass blame for the closure of the award winning Globe Preschool. The Department of Education has issued an unworkable Expr ... Click through to State Government playing games with Globe Preschool Richard Gill to be honoured through music festival and library Inner West Council will convene a meeting of Australian music luminaries and prominent cultural organisations to facilitate the establishment of a music festival to commemorate Australian musical icon ... Click through to Richard Gill to be honoured through music festival and library Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carols Inner West Council invites everyone to join in the Christmas spirit at free carols in the park events in Ashfield and Leichhardt. Click through to Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carols What’s on at the libraries in December Enjoy these events at Inner West Council’s libraries in December. To book, go to www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson or call 9335 2173. Click through to What’s on at the libraries in December GreenWay recognised Council’s GreenWay Program has won the Planning Institute of Australia 2018 ‘Hard Won Victory’ Commendation Award for implementing the 5.8km urban green corridor in Sydney’s In ... Click through to GreenWay recognised Strengthening multiculturalism in the Inner West Inner West Council will employ Multicultural Officer and develop a multicultural small grants program to help the community to celebrate its culture, as part of its new Multicultural Policy that will ... Click through to Strengthening multiculturalism in the Inner West Council and community to discuss Australia Day Inner West Council will engage with its community about how to make 26 January a more respectful and inclusive day for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Click through to Council and community to discuss Australia Day Council tells Sydney Airport: No increase to caps, no changes to curfew Long-suffering Inner West residents should not bear the brunt of increased aircraft activity and noise, according to Council’s submission to the Preliminary Draft Master Plan (PDMP) for Sydney A ... Click through to Council tells Sydney Airport: No increase to caps, no changes to curfew Iconic mural headed for heritage listing Inner West Council has voted unanimously to nominate for heritage listing the iconic and much-loved The Crescent mural in Annandale, eight years after the idea was first mooted. Click through to Iconic mural headed for heritage listing Inner West streets turn Green Inner West Council has entered into a contract to systematically replace street lights in residential streets with new LED lights that will use much less power, save ratepayers money and reduce carbon ... Click through to Inner West streets turn Green Statement regarding ARCCO and the Bower Inner West Council has no involvement or statutory responsibility in the running of Addison Road Community Centre. This is a matter for the ARCC board. The Mayor, Darcy Byrne, has indicated the compli ... Click through to Statement regarding ARCCO and the Bower Council pushes ahead with Callan Park swim site The day residents can once again swim in Iron Cove Bay is one step closer after Councillors voted to confirm the seawall area west of Callan Park Beach as its preferred swim site. Click through to Council pushes ahead with Callan Park swim site 2018 Inner West Business Environment Awards Inner West Council’s Business Environment Awards is on Wednesday, 28 November at Camperdown Commons. Click through to 2018 Inner West Business Environment Awards Inner West to launch a War on Waste Food and Garden Organics recycling service is set to feature in the Inner West Council’s very own War on Waste, following the adoption of Council’s draft Zero Waste Strategy for the commun ... Click through to Inner West to launch a War on Waste Long-awaited skate park closer to reality The long search for a suitable location for a new skate park, servicing the north of the local government area, could be over. Click through to Long-awaited skate park closer to reality Ashfield Aquatic Centre upgrade set to forge ahead Inner West Council has appointed a tenderer for the construction of a state-of -the-art Aquatic Centre in Ashfield. Click through to Ashfield Aquatic Centre upgrade set to forge ahead Western Harbour Tunnel fails the test Inner West Council has made a detailed submission to the Government in opposition to the Western Harbour Tunnel. Click through to Western Harbour Tunnel fails the test Big News for Small Bars Inner West Council is excited to announce new changes that make it easier to open a small bar in Leichhardt, Annandale, Rozelle, Lilyfield, Balmain and Birchgrove. Click through to Big News for Small Bars Council installs rainbow Pride Seats to recognise LGBTIQ community advocates Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has unveiled seven rainbow Pride Seats, which recognise Council’s unwavering support for the LGBTIQ community. Click through to Council installs rainbow Pride Seats to recognise LGBTIQ community advocates Council demands answers from White Ribbon Inner West Council is seeking a commitment from the White Ribbon Foundation Australia that they will maintain their support of women’s reproductive rights, or it will withdraw support and fundin ... Click through to Council demands answers from White Ribbon Council gives everyone a sporting chance Inner West Council will establish an Office of Sport as part of an on-going commitment to creating a healthier community and boosting sporting clubs. Click through to Council gives everyone a sporting chance Council achievements in improved services and savings recognised Inner West Council’s continued efforts to harmonise and improve services were recognised last week with a citation for “advancing it’s procurement performance and maturity”. ... Click through to Council achievements in improved services and savings recognised 2018-19 Council grants announced Ninety one Inner West community projects have received more than $350,000 in Council funding, as part of the Inner West Council 2018-19 Grant Program. Click through to 2018-19 Council grants announced Council seeks State and Federal contributions to fund Dawn Fraser Pool Inner West Councillors have unanimously passed a motion to adopt the new master plan for Dawn Fraser Baths and will ask the State and Federal Governments for urgent funding for a heritage restoration ... Click through to Council seeks State and Federal contributions to fund Dawn Fraser Pool Developer brings Lords Road back to the table Inner West Council has received a revised Planning Proposal for Lords Road, a site in Leichhardt and one of the last pieces of increasingly scarce industrial land in area. Click through to Developer brings Lords Road back to the table Council demands NSW Government stop raiding its budget to fund State services Former mayors of the Inner West’s amalgamated councils have expressed their outrage after it has been revealed the NSW Government’s cost shifting strategy gouged millions of dollars from t ... Click through to Council demands NSW Government stop raiding its budget to fund State services Bring back the Sydney Rock Oyster Inner West Council is throwing its support behind a program aimed at returning Sydney Rock Oysters to Sydney Harbour, and restoring a much-needed natural filter to Sydney’s waterways. Click through to Bring back the Sydney Rock Oyster Bid to rescue Balmain Tigers launched Inner West Council has endorsed a motion to immediately approach Wests Tigers’ shareholders to discuss the potential for a Tigers Leagues Club to be established in an approved redevelopment of t ... Click through to Bid to rescue Balmain Tigers launched Next Chemical and e-waste Drop-off Day Sydney’s biggest and most popular chemical and electrical waste drop-off day is on again soon. Click through to Next Chemical and e-waste Drop-off Day Darcy Byrne statement on Balmain Leagues Club going into voluntary administration Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has expressed his deep sadness over news that Balmain Leagues Club has gone into voluntary administration. Click through to Darcy Byrne statement on Balmain Leagues Club going into voluntary administration Inner West is 2018 Sustainable Cities winner The Inner West has taken out the 2018 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Overall Sustainable Cities Award, with a combination of projects from the Inner West Council and the Addison Road Community Centre co ... Click through to Inner West is 2018 Sustainable Cities winner Win for Council and community over Tempe Bunnings development Inner West Council has welcomed a decision by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel to defer approval of the Tempe Bunnings Development Application. Click through to Win for Council and community over Tempe Bunnings development Library and History events this November A great line up of events this November, from Alex Greenwich and Shirleene Robinson with their book Yes, Yes, Yes – Australia’s Journey to Marriage Equality, to a mindfulness writing works ... Click through to Library and History events this November Blackmore Oval Wetlands creating sustainable future Inner West Council’s new Blackmore Oval Wetlands and Stormwater Harvesting Scheme will deliver cleaner water to Iron Cove and supply recycled water for irrigation of Blackmore Oval, in newly com ... Click through to Blackmore Oval Wetlands creating sustainable future Rozelle Bunnings proposal heads back to Land and Environment Court Conciliation in the Land and Environment Court has failed to resolve serious issues with flooding, traffic, parking and congestion, relating to the proposal for a new Bunnings on Parsons Street in Roz ... Click through to Rozelle Bunnings proposal heads back to Land and Environment Court Inner West joins war on single use cups Inner West Council announced its partnership with Responsible Cafes to combat the environmental waste of disposable coffee cups. Click through to Inner West joins war on single use cups International Names for Inner West Skate Demo Inner West Council, in conjunction with Project Distribution and Deluxe Distribution, are proud to announce the upcoming Real Skateboards demo, to be held at Sydenham Skate Park on Friday 26 October 2 ... Click through to International Names for Inner West Skate Demo Council street library partnership targets future readers Council will partner with Street Library Australia to fund the roll out of 10 new street libraries with a focus on free hosting opportunities for schools, childcare centre and preschools in the Inner ... Click through to Council street library partnership targets future readers Skaters needed for pilot art event Inner West Council is inviting skaters to test out an interactive art installation at PILOT SK.8, a one-night pop-up at Sydenham Green skate park this Saturday, 20 October. Click through to Skaters needed for pilot art event New app helps residents get their waste sorted A new Waste App to help residents manage their waste properly, recycle correctly and informs them where to drop off tricky waste items has been launched by Inner West Council. Click through to New app helps residents get their waste sorted Council wins group training award Inner West Council has been recognised as an outstanding host employer at the Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT awards held in Sydney on 12 October taking out a major award. Click through to Council wins group training award Marrickville Festival returns for 2018 The Marrickville Festival will be held on Sunday, 21 October 2018, from 10am–5pm. Click through to Marrickville Festival returns for 2018 Rozelle Bunnings Proposal to Land & Environment Court April 2019 On Wednesday 10 October the Land and Environment Court s34 conciliation hearing for the "Bunnings proposal" for 2 to 8A Parsons Street, Rozelle was terminated. Click through to Rozelle Bunnings Proposal to Land & Environment Court April 2019 Council calls for State Government to protect renters from ‘no grounds’ evictions The Inner West Council has added its voice to the call on the State Government to make renting fair and bring balance to our rental system. Click through to Council calls for State Government to protect renters from ‘no grounds’ evictions Mayor slams Art Minister's pork-barrelling of passion project Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has condemned the NSW Arts Minister for starving small arts-based projects in the Inner West of funds while pork-barrelling one of his pet projects. Click through to Mayor slams Art Minister's pork-barrelling of passion project Innovative new solar energy agreement to supply Council’s daytime power needs The Inner West Council has entered into a contract to purchase power from the Moree Solar Farm. The new agreement means that approximately 25% of all Council’s energy usage will be solar powered ... Click through to Innovative new solar energy agreement to supply Council’s daytime power needs How to continue living well at home Inner West Council is running a series of informational events to help senior citizens stay independent at home. Click through to How to continue living well at home Council savings delivered on cleaning costs Council has entered into a new tender agreement with three contractors that has streamlined cleaning services across council facilities while delivering recurrent savings budgeted to be almost $600,00 ... Click through to Council savings delivered on cleaning costs Boost for Inner West’s small businesses Inner West Council is supporting four Small Business Month events taking place through October. Click through to Boost for Inner West’s small businesses School leaders partnering with Council to create Solar Schools Inner West Council will work with student leaders and school communities from across the Inner West to identify ways to help local schools to go solar. Click through to School leaders partnering with Council to create Solar Schools Inner West democracy groups seek new members Applications are open for Inner West Council’s local democracy groups. Click through to Inner West democracy groups seek new members Steel Park Waterplay Park opens for summer season The Steel Park Waterplay Park, a water playground in Marrickville South, opens for the 2018/19 season on Saturday 29 September. Click through to Steel Park Waterplay Park opens for summer season Funding approved for Stronger Communities projects Inner West Council has provided over $300,000 to 13 projects under the Stronger Communities Grant Program. Click through to Funding approved for Stronger Communities projects Library and History events this October Discover The Land Before Avocado: Journeys in a lost Australia by Richard Glover, Kim Hodges shares her struggles with mental illness in Girl Over the Edge, get started with non-fiction writing with D ... Click through to Library and History events this October Council recommits to eliminating single use plastics Inner West Council has renewed its commitment to eliminating single use plastics at Council events and facilities. Click through to Council recommits to eliminating single use plastics GreenWay central missing links now on exhibition The GreenWay vision for the Inner West is another step closer to reality after Council placed the development application for the corridor’s central missing links on public exhibition. Click through to GreenWay central missing links now on exhibition Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast 2018 Summer Hill is once again hosting the Neighbourhood Feast, an annual celebration of the area’s rich food cultures. Click through to Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast 2018 One year since new Inner West Council was sworn in Today marks one year since the new Inner West Council was sworn in. Click through to One year since new Inner West Council was sworn in Councils win as bike share operators to be held to account Inner West Council has welcomed a new Bill that gives councils the power to fine bike share operators that fail to properly manage abandoned bikes. Click through to Councils win as bike share operators to be held to account Waterfront Drive playing field upgrade moves on to next stage Works have begun today on Stage Two of the $2 million dollar Waterfront Drive playing field upgrade in Callan Park. Click through to Waterfront Drive playing field upgrade moves on to next stage Dog Baiting Media statement from Darcy Byrne, Mayor Inner West Council Click through to Dog Baiting Bookings open for Inner West Council venues in 2019 Inner West citizens can now book Council venues for regular hire through 2019. Click through to Bookings open for Inner West Council venues in 2019 New 10 year vision for Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre A new Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC) master plan aims to ensure its ongoing popularity through much-needed upgrades and adding new features identified through community feedback. Click through to New 10 year vision for Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Council invites community to celebrate Camperdown Park upgrade opening Inner West Council will celebrate a magnificent upgrade to Camperdown Park with a free barbecue on Saturday, 29 September from 10am. Click through to Council invites community to celebrate Camperdown Park upgrade opening Update on Rozelle Bunnings proposal On Thursday 13 September 2018 the Land and Environment Court held the s34 conciliation for the 'Bunnings proposal' for 2 to 8A Parsons Street, Rozelle. The applicant has lodged an appeal against the C ... Click through to Update on Rozelle Bunnings proposal Have your say on Inner West’s libraries Inner West citizens are invited to help develop Inner West Council’s Library Strategy. Click through to Have your say on Inner West’s libraries Our new website is live The new Inner West Council website is now live with a host of enhanced accessibility and easy to navigate features. Click through to Our new website is live Balmain Leagues Club update “I welcome today’s agreement between Balmain Leagues Club and developer Heworth, which will provide an immediate cash injection to keep the Club afloat. Click through to Balmain Leagues Club update New Deputy Mayor for Inner West Council Inner West Council elected Councillor Victor Macri (Ind) as the new Deputy Mayor at its meeting last night. Click through to New Deputy Mayor for Inner West Council PagePrevious 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next
Residents urged to nominate a Sydney Harbour site for Clean Up Inner West Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to nominate and register an Inner West harbour Clean Up site. Click through to Residents urged to nominate a Sydney Harbour site for Clean Up
Drawing tools as art objects at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery will be transformed into a performance space for the intriguingly titled Pee in a Wetsuit or a Long Hot Spa? Click through to Drawing tools as art objects at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Library fine amnesty and transition to new services There has never been a better time to be a library member. Not only are Inner West Council libraries rolling out a new, improved digital management system but to celebrate, they are wiping out existin ... Click through to Library fine amnesty and transition to new services
Celebrate our local area at Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures Enjoy a day of free, fun activities and entertainment for the whole family at Ashfield’s own community event, Carnival of Cultures on Sunday, 24 February, 10am-4pm at Ashfield Park. Click through to Celebrate our local area at Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures
Inner West river groups welcome $200 million commitment to urban waterways Two of Sydney’s leading urban river advocacy groups have welcomed Federal Labor’s $200 million pledge to clean up our city’s waterways. Click through to Inner West river groups welcome $200 million commitment to urban waterways
Painting the Inner West “Sky Blue” Inner West Council will make sure the Inner West paints the town “Sky Blue” for two Sydney FC games at Leichhardt Oval in the New Year. Click through to Painting the Inner West “Sky Blue”
New installation to celebrate at Art Seat A composite artwork of almost 400 individual works on postcard sized boards is the latest installation to feature at Inner West Council’s Art Seat in Newtown. Click through to New installation to celebrate at Art Seat
A Decade of the Flying Bats at Chrissie Cotter Gallery The next exhibition to feature at Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery highlights the athleticism, friendships and sense of belonging embodied by the Flying Bats Women's Football Club (F ... Click through to A Decade of the Flying Bats at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
‘Love your life’ at Inner West Council’s Seniors Festival Find new ways to ‘Love your life’ by trying out one of the many activities or programs at the 2019 Inner West Seniors Festival. Click through to ‘Love your life’ at Inner West Council’s Seniors Festival
Free Author Talk: 'The House' by Helen Pitt Inner West Council’s library in Dulwich Hill will host award winning author Helen Pitt talking about her book, 'The House'. Click through to Free Author Talk: 'The House' by Helen Pitt
Small grants for resident groups Inner West Council has a new grant program, which aims to assist resident groups achieve positive things for their communities. Click through to Small grants for resident groups
2019 Inner West Citizens of the Year Inner West Council’s Citizen of the Year is super-volunteer, Jamie De Paulo. Click through to 2019 Inner West Citizens of the Year
Dawn Fraser Pool set to receive much-needed facelift Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has welcomed an announcement from the NSW government of a $2.2 million grant to help save the iconic Dawn Fraser Pool. Click through to Dawn Fraser Pool set to receive much-needed facelift
Celebrating seven years of Feel the Love Inner West Council will kick off Mardi Gras celebrations with events for all the community. Click through to Celebrating seven years of Feel the Love
Lunar New Year in the Inner West Inner West Council will celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig with a series of events culminating in the annual festival at Ashfield Civic Centre. Click through to Lunar New Year in the Inner West
Council to honour inspiring women Inner West Council is inviting nominations of inspiring women for an International Women's Day Honour Roll. Click through to Council to honour inspiring women
Inner West to trial child-friendly streets as urban playgrounds Inner West Council will trial a ‘Play Streets’ program, as part of the recently endorsed Recreation Needs Study: A Healthier Inner West. Click through to Inner West to trial child-friendly streets as urban playgrounds
Australia Day event in Enmore Park Inner West Council will mark Australia Day in Enmore Park with live entertainment, food and lots of free activities. Click through to Australia Day event in Enmore Park
Council won’t enforce Morrison’s fashion police proposal Mayor of the Inner West Darcy Byrne has dismissed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s proposed dress code at Citizenship Ceremonies. Click through to Council won’t enforce Morrison’s fashion police proposal
Entries now invited for the 2019 Built Environment Awards Submissions are now open for Inner West Council’s 2019 Built Environment Awards. Click through to Entries now invited for the 2019 Built Environment Awards
Marrickville Library reopens Marrickville Library reopened as usual at 9am on Thursday 3 January. It was temporarily closed after the building was broken into and vandalised over the holiday period. Click through to Marrickville Library reopens
Be part of EDGE at Leichhardt Town Hall Performers, groups and artists of all kinds are invited to apply to make Leichhardt Town Hall a cultural hub during April 2019, as part of EDGE Inner West Town Hall Activation. Click through to Be part of EDGE at Leichhardt Town Hall
New Balmain Leagues Club precinct plan set for exhibition Council will publicly exhibit amendments to the development control plan provisions for the Balmain Leagues Club precinct in Rozelle. Click through to New Balmain Leagues Club precinct plan set for exhibition
Council wards to adopt Aboriginal names Inner West Council has voted to rename all five wards within the Local Government Area to include Aboriginal names. Click through to Council wards to adopt Aboriginal names
Council to create Aboriginal Survival Memorials Council has voted to erect three Aboriginal Survival Memorials in the Inner West to commemorate the story of the Aboriginal peoples’ survival through the colonisation of this country. Click through to Council to create Aboriginal Survival Memorials
Council demystifies DAs for live music sector Inner West Council has today opened a new service to help live music venues with development applications. Click through to Council demystifies DAs for live music sector
Winners of 2018 Business Environment Awards The environmental achievements of more than 20 Inner West businesses were celebrated at the Council’s Business Environment Awards. Click through to Winners of 2018 Business Environment Awards
Council moves customer service online In the biggest breakthrough for customer service since the amalgamation, Inner West Council has introduced a new online customer service system that allows residents to make and track requests with th ... Click through to Council moves customer service online
Expressions of Interest for EDGE Inner West now open Inner West Council is seeking innovative and bold ideas for EDGE GreenWay and EDGE Sydenham, with up to $30,000 available for creative projects to shine a spotlight on the creativity of the inner west ... Click through to Expressions of Interest for EDGE Inner West now open
Latest community satisfaction survey results Inner West Council’s latest community satisfaction survey shows over ninety per cent of residents are satisfied with Council’s performance. Click through to Latest community satisfaction survey results
Council’s new pub protection program to make Vic on the Park heritage listing a priority Council will move to roll out its new heritage pub protection program after a report showed that many of the Inner West’s most historic hotels are not heritage listed. Click through to Council’s new pub protection program to make Vic on the Park heritage listing a priority
State Government playing games with Globe Preschool Inner West Council is calling out the State Government for trying to hospital pass blame for the closure of the award winning Globe Preschool. The Department of Education has issued an unworkable Expr ... Click through to State Government playing games with Globe Preschool
Richard Gill to be honoured through music festival and library Inner West Council will convene a meeting of Australian music luminaries and prominent cultural organisations to facilitate the establishment of a music festival to commemorate Australian musical icon ... Click through to Richard Gill to be honoured through music festival and library
Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carols Inner West Council invites everyone to join in the Christmas spirit at free carols in the park events in Ashfield and Leichhardt. Click through to Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carols
What’s on at the libraries in December Enjoy these events at Inner West Council’s libraries in December. To book, go to www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson or call 9335 2173. Click through to What’s on at the libraries in December
GreenWay recognised Council’s GreenWay Program has won the Planning Institute of Australia 2018 ‘Hard Won Victory’ Commendation Award for implementing the 5.8km urban green corridor in Sydney’s In ... Click through to GreenWay recognised
Strengthening multiculturalism in the Inner West Inner West Council will employ Multicultural Officer and develop a multicultural small grants program to help the community to celebrate its culture, as part of its new Multicultural Policy that will ... Click through to Strengthening multiculturalism in the Inner West
Council and community to discuss Australia Day Inner West Council will engage with its community about how to make 26 January a more respectful and inclusive day for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Click through to Council and community to discuss Australia Day
Council tells Sydney Airport: No increase to caps, no changes to curfew Long-suffering Inner West residents should not bear the brunt of increased aircraft activity and noise, according to Council’s submission to the Preliminary Draft Master Plan (PDMP) for Sydney A ... Click through to Council tells Sydney Airport: No increase to caps, no changes to curfew
Iconic mural headed for heritage listing Inner West Council has voted unanimously to nominate for heritage listing the iconic and much-loved The Crescent mural in Annandale, eight years after the idea was first mooted. Click through to Iconic mural headed for heritage listing
Inner West streets turn Green Inner West Council has entered into a contract to systematically replace street lights in residential streets with new LED lights that will use much less power, save ratepayers money and reduce carbon ... Click through to Inner West streets turn Green
Statement regarding ARCCO and the Bower Inner West Council has no involvement or statutory responsibility in the running of Addison Road Community Centre. This is a matter for the ARCC board. The Mayor, Darcy Byrne, has indicated the compli ... Click through to Statement regarding ARCCO and the Bower
Council pushes ahead with Callan Park swim site The day residents can once again swim in Iron Cove Bay is one step closer after Councillors voted to confirm the seawall area west of Callan Park Beach as its preferred swim site. Click through to Council pushes ahead with Callan Park swim site
2018 Inner West Business Environment Awards Inner West Council’s Business Environment Awards is on Wednesday, 28 November at Camperdown Commons. Click through to 2018 Inner West Business Environment Awards
Inner West to launch a War on Waste Food and Garden Organics recycling service is set to feature in the Inner West Council’s very own War on Waste, following the adoption of Council’s draft Zero Waste Strategy for the commun ... Click through to Inner West to launch a War on Waste
Long-awaited skate park closer to reality The long search for a suitable location for a new skate park, servicing the north of the local government area, could be over. Click through to Long-awaited skate park closer to reality
Ashfield Aquatic Centre upgrade set to forge ahead Inner West Council has appointed a tenderer for the construction of a state-of -the-art Aquatic Centre in Ashfield. Click through to Ashfield Aquatic Centre upgrade set to forge ahead
Western Harbour Tunnel fails the test Inner West Council has made a detailed submission to the Government in opposition to the Western Harbour Tunnel. Click through to Western Harbour Tunnel fails the test
Big News for Small Bars Inner West Council is excited to announce new changes that make it easier to open a small bar in Leichhardt, Annandale, Rozelle, Lilyfield, Balmain and Birchgrove. Click through to Big News for Small Bars
Council installs rainbow Pride Seats to recognise LGBTIQ community advocates Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has unveiled seven rainbow Pride Seats, which recognise Council’s unwavering support for the LGBTIQ community. Click through to Council installs rainbow Pride Seats to recognise LGBTIQ community advocates
Council demands answers from White Ribbon Inner West Council is seeking a commitment from the White Ribbon Foundation Australia that they will maintain their support of women’s reproductive rights, or it will withdraw support and fundin ... Click through to Council demands answers from White Ribbon
Council gives everyone a sporting chance Inner West Council will establish an Office of Sport as part of an on-going commitment to creating a healthier community and boosting sporting clubs. Click through to Council gives everyone a sporting chance
Council achievements in improved services and savings recognised Inner West Council’s continued efforts to harmonise and improve services were recognised last week with a citation for “advancing it’s procurement performance and maturity”. ... Click through to Council achievements in improved services and savings recognised
2018-19 Council grants announced Ninety one Inner West community projects have received more than $350,000 in Council funding, as part of the Inner West Council 2018-19 Grant Program. Click through to 2018-19 Council grants announced
Council seeks State and Federal contributions to fund Dawn Fraser Pool Inner West Councillors have unanimously passed a motion to adopt the new master plan for Dawn Fraser Baths and will ask the State and Federal Governments for urgent funding for a heritage restoration ... Click through to Council seeks State and Federal contributions to fund Dawn Fraser Pool
Developer brings Lords Road back to the table Inner West Council has received a revised Planning Proposal for Lords Road, a site in Leichhardt and one of the last pieces of increasingly scarce industrial land in area. Click through to Developer brings Lords Road back to the table
Council demands NSW Government stop raiding its budget to fund State services Former mayors of the Inner West’s amalgamated councils have expressed their outrage after it has been revealed the NSW Government’s cost shifting strategy gouged millions of dollars from t ... Click through to Council demands NSW Government stop raiding its budget to fund State services
Bring back the Sydney Rock Oyster Inner West Council is throwing its support behind a program aimed at returning Sydney Rock Oysters to Sydney Harbour, and restoring a much-needed natural filter to Sydney’s waterways. Click through to Bring back the Sydney Rock Oyster
Bid to rescue Balmain Tigers launched Inner West Council has endorsed a motion to immediately approach Wests Tigers’ shareholders to discuss the potential for a Tigers Leagues Club to be established in an approved redevelopment of t ... Click through to Bid to rescue Balmain Tigers launched
Next Chemical and e-waste Drop-off Day Sydney’s biggest and most popular chemical and electrical waste drop-off day is on again soon. Click through to Next Chemical and e-waste Drop-off Day
Darcy Byrne statement on Balmain Leagues Club going into voluntary administration Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has expressed his deep sadness over news that Balmain Leagues Club has gone into voluntary administration. Click through to Darcy Byrne statement on Balmain Leagues Club going into voluntary administration
Inner West is 2018 Sustainable Cities winner The Inner West has taken out the 2018 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Overall Sustainable Cities Award, with a combination of projects from the Inner West Council and the Addison Road Community Centre co ... Click through to Inner West is 2018 Sustainable Cities winner
Win for Council and community over Tempe Bunnings development Inner West Council has welcomed a decision by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel to defer approval of the Tempe Bunnings Development Application. Click through to Win for Council and community over Tempe Bunnings development
Library and History events this November A great line up of events this November, from Alex Greenwich and Shirleene Robinson with their book Yes, Yes, Yes – Australia’s Journey to Marriage Equality, to a mindfulness writing works ... Click through to Library and History events this November
Blackmore Oval Wetlands creating sustainable future Inner West Council’s new Blackmore Oval Wetlands and Stormwater Harvesting Scheme will deliver cleaner water to Iron Cove and supply recycled water for irrigation of Blackmore Oval, in newly com ... Click through to Blackmore Oval Wetlands creating sustainable future
Rozelle Bunnings proposal heads back to Land and Environment Court Conciliation in the Land and Environment Court has failed to resolve serious issues with flooding, traffic, parking and congestion, relating to the proposal for a new Bunnings on Parsons Street in Roz ... Click through to Rozelle Bunnings proposal heads back to Land and Environment Court
Inner West joins war on single use cups Inner West Council announced its partnership with Responsible Cafes to combat the environmental waste of disposable coffee cups. Click through to Inner West joins war on single use cups
International Names for Inner West Skate Demo Inner West Council, in conjunction with Project Distribution and Deluxe Distribution, are proud to announce the upcoming Real Skateboards demo, to be held at Sydenham Skate Park on Friday 26 October 2 ... Click through to International Names for Inner West Skate Demo
Council street library partnership targets future readers Council will partner with Street Library Australia to fund the roll out of 10 new street libraries with a focus on free hosting opportunities for schools, childcare centre and preschools in the Inner ... Click through to Council street library partnership targets future readers
Skaters needed for pilot art event Inner West Council is inviting skaters to test out an interactive art installation at PILOT SK.8, a one-night pop-up at Sydenham Green skate park this Saturday, 20 October. Click through to Skaters needed for pilot art event
New app helps residents get their waste sorted A new Waste App to help residents manage their waste properly, recycle correctly and informs them where to drop off tricky waste items has been launched by Inner West Council. Click through to New app helps residents get their waste sorted
Council wins group training award Inner West Council has been recognised as an outstanding host employer at the Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT awards held in Sydney on 12 October taking out a major award. Click through to Council wins group training award
Marrickville Festival returns for 2018 The Marrickville Festival will be held on Sunday, 21 October 2018, from 10am–5pm. Click through to Marrickville Festival returns for 2018
Rozelle Bunnings Proposal to Land & Environment Court April 2019 On Wednesday 10 October the Land and Environment Court s34 conciliation hearing for the "Bunnings proposal" for 2 to 8A Parsons Street, Rozelle was terminated. Click through to Rozelle Bunnings Proposal to Land & Environment Court April 2019
Council calls for State Government to protect renters from ‘no grounds’ evictions The Inner West Council has added its voice to the call on the State Government to make renting fair and bring balance to our rental system. Click through to Council calls for State Government to protect renters from ‘no grounds’ evictions
Mayor slams Art Minister's pork-barrelling of passion project Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has condemned the NSW Arts Minister for starving small arts-based projects in the Inner West of funds while pork-barrelling one of his pet projects. Click through to Mayor slams Art Minister's pork-barrelling of passion project
Innovative new solar energy agreement to supply Council’s daytime power needs The Inner West Council has entered into a contract to purchase power from the Moree Solar Farm. The new agreement means that approximately 25% of all Council’s energy usage will be solar powered ... Click through to Innovative new solar energy agreement to supply Council’s daytime power needs
How to continue living well at home Inner West Council is running a series of informational events to help senior citizens stay independent at home. Click through to How to continue living well at home
Council savings delivered on cleaning costs Council has entered into a new tender agreement with three contractors that has streamlined cleaning services across council facilities while delivering recurrent savings budgeted to be almost $600,00 ... Click through to Council savings delivered on cleaning costs
Boost for Inner West’s small businesses Inner West Council is supporting four Small Business Month events taking place through October. Click through to Boost for Inner West’s small businesses
School leaders partnering with Council to create Solar Schools Inner West Council will work with student leaders and school communities from across the Inner West to identify ways to help local schools to go solar. Click through to School leaders partnering with Council to create Solar Schools
Inner West democracy groups seek new members Applications are open for Inner West Council’s local democracy groups. Click through to Inner West democracy groups seek new members
Steel Park Waterplay Park opens for summer season The Steel Park Waterplay Park, a water playground in Marrickville South, opens for the 2018/19 season on Saturday 29 September. Click through to Steel Park Waterplay Park opens for summer season
Funding approved for Stronger Communities projects Inner West Council has provided over $300,000 to 13 projects under the Stronger Communities Grant Program. Click through to Funding approved for Stronger Communities projects
Library and History events this October Discover The Land Before Avocado: Journeys in a lost Australia by Richard Glover, Kim Hodges shares her struggles with mental illness in Girl Over the Edge, get started with non-fiction writing with D ... Click through to Library and History events this October
Council recommits to eliminating single use plastics Inner West Council has renewed its commitment to eliminating single use plastics at Council events and facilities. Click through to Council recommits to eliminating single use plastics
GreenWay central missing links now on exhibition The GreenWay vision for the Inner West is another step closer to reality after Council placed the development application for the corridor’s central missing links on public exhibition. Click through to GreenWay central missing links now on exhibition
Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast 2018 Summer Hill is once again hosting the Neighbourhood Feast, an annual celebration of the area’s rich food cultures. Click through to Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast 2018
One year since new Inner West Council was sworn in Today marks one year since the new Inner West Council was sworn in. Click through to One year since new Inner West Council was sworn in
Councils win as bike share operators to be held to account Inner West Council has welcomed a new Bill that gives councils the power to fine bike share operators that fail to properly manage abandoned bikes. Click through to Councils win as bike share operators to be held to account
Waterfront Drive playing field upgrade moves on to next stage Works have begun today on Stage Two of the $2 million dollar Waterfront Drive playing field upgrade in Callan Park. Click through to Waterfront Drive playing field upgrade moves on to next stage
Bookings open for Inner West Council venues in 2019 Inner West citizens can now book Council venues for regular hire through 2019. Click through to Bookings open for Inner West Council venues in 2019
New 10 year vision for Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre A new Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC) master plan aims to ensure its ongoing popularity through much-needed upgrades and adding new features identified through community feedback. Click through to New 10 year vision for Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Council invites community to celebrate Camperdown Park upgrade opening Inner West Council will celebrate a magnificent upgrade to Camperdown Park with a free barbecue on Saturday, 29 September from 10am. Click through to Council invites community to celebrate Camperdown Park upgrade opening
Update on Rozelle Bunnings proposal On Thursday 13 September 2018 the Land and Environment Court held the s34 conciliation for the 'Bunnings proposal' for 2 to 8A Parsons Street, Rozelle. The applicant has lodged an appeal against the C ... Click through to Update on Rozelle Bunnings proposal
Have your say on Inner West’s libraries Inner West citizens are invited to help develop Inner West Council’s Library Strategy. Click through to Have your say on Inner West’s libraries
Our new website is live The new Inner West Council website is now live with a host of enhanced accessibility and easy to navigate features. Click through to Our new website is live
Balmain Leagues Club update “I welcome today’s agreement between Balmain Leagues Club and developer Heworth, which will provide an immediate cash injection to keep the Club afloat. Click through to Balmain Leagues Club update
New Deputy Mayor for Inner West Council Inner West Council elected Councillor Victor Macri (Ind) as the new Deputy Mayor at its meeting last night. Click through to New Deputy Mayor for Inner West Council
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