Inner West Council’s Library and History Services has a packed program of free online events for History Week (4-12 September).

In response to surging demand, Inner West libraries have expanded their digital collections, with a focus on education and educational entertainment.

The world Public Library of the Year will be announced tonight, and Marrickville Library is one of the five finalists.

Inner West Council has opened its annual grants program for 2022 with a specific focus on providing support for community organisations to get through the pandemic. 

The Inner West has a new park. Bell Reserve in Croydon was completed in late June.

Balmain has a new plaza at the former Telstra Exchange site on Darling Street.

The heritage restoration to one of Sydney’s most-loved assets, the beautiful and historic Dawn Fraser Baths, is now complete with the Baths set to reopen as soon as the public health restrictions are lifted allowing for the reopening of public pools.

Following a loss in annual revenue caused by the NSW Government’s compulsory acquisition of Council properties in Tempe, the Inner West has now adopted a new Real Estate Investment Strategy to replace the lost funds.

Council is hosting a special online event to inform Inner West residents how they can access support and keep safe during the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown.

Inner West Council is supporting Plastic Free July, a global initiative that originated in Australia that helps reduce the use of single use plastics.