A major $14 million development of the Ashfield Aquatic Centre, a $6 million upgrade to Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre, $3.6 million for the upgrade of Camperdown Park and $7.5 million for two new childcare centres in Lilyfield and Marrickville are just a few of the major projects approved in the first budget of the new Inner West Council.

Tails are wagging over Council’s decision to install permanent dog off-leash areas at Petersham Park and Sydenham Green.

Council’s has allocated $300k in the 2016/2017 capital budget to fund the expansion of the highly popular Waterplay Park in South Marrickville as well as general improvements.

The Inner West Council has put the disruption and chaos of its first meeting behind it, with protesters respecting the right of residents to attend the meeting of the new Council and have their say about local issues.

The Inner West Council will formalise its opposition to the WestConnex project at tomorrow night’s meeting, as it continues moves to hire a top lawyer and to finalise the appointment of a compliance officer to monitor work already underway.

The Inner West Council is voicing concerns to the Sydney Motorway Corporation (SMC) about major M4 East construction planned over the July school holidays for the WestConnex project.

The Inner West Council has today welcomed a $7 Million State Government funding commitment for the Greenway, and will match that funding with an additional $7 million.

Inner West Council libraries are hosting fun and engaging workshops these school holidays, including filmmaking workshops, craft and cooking classes and other activities. Free except where indicated. Bookings essential.

The Inner West Council has called for the immediate reinstatement of a low sulphur fuel use regulation that has protected Inner West residents from cruise ship pollution since late last year.

The unveiling of a new $400,000 amenities block beside Leichhardt Park No.3 sporting ground will be welcomed by local sports club players, parents and children as well as the thousands of users that pass by it each day on the hugely popular Bay Run pathway.