In anticipation of a NSW Government funding commitment to upgrade Leichhardt Oval, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne, Councillor Philippa Scott and Balmain Tigers legend Steve Roach have today put forward a positive plan for what the upgrade to the Eighth Wonder of the World should include.

Inner West Council is on track to exceed its previous record of tree planting in parks and streets across the area. Since a new programme of tree plantings began in 2020, more than 3200 mature trees have so far been planted.

Petersham assemblage artist Gillian Wright will exhibit her sculptures at Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery.

Dominic Perrottet’s refusal to honour an agreement with the NRL to adequately fund upgrades to suburban grounds has opened the door for Queensland and Victoria to swoop in and steal future NRL Grand Finals from the people of NSW.

Expressions of Interest are invited from Inner West citizens for Council’s new sub-committee focused on Customer Service.

As Australia continues its slow transition from petrol to electric powered vehicles, the Inner West faces some unique challenges. Not the least of which is the recharging issue with less than 40% of residents having suitable garages or carports on their properties.

The NSW Government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund 2021-22 grants will be announced in May and Inner West Council is supporting AFL NSW/ACT and Newtown Jets’ grant application to upgrade Henson Park to a multi-sport venue capable of hosting all levels of female competition.

Inner West Council is demanding urgent and long-overdue safety upgrades to the Frederick Street Ashfield pedestrian crossing.

Inner West Council will continue the winter swimming program at Dawn Fraser Baths after making some safety improvements.

Council is calling on the NSW Government to urgently review the management and regulation of boarding houses, in the wake of the Newtown boarding house fire tragedy.