The Inner West Council has baulked at the exorbitant price tag the State Government has put on Vivid Sydney’s expansion into the Inner West.

The State Government has bowed to overwhelming public pressure and finally refused the application to rezone 67-73 Lords Road in Leichhardt for overdevelopment.

Inner West Council’s 2018 Seniors Festival calendar of FREE events commences Thursday 5 April and includes plays, tours, workshops, courses, soirees and more.

An exhibition based on the artist’s observations during a four month sojourn through outback Australia opens at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery later this month.

The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge was the dramatic backdrop to the NSW launch of the 2018 AFL Auskick season as it kicked off at Birchgrove Oval on Thursday March 15.

The Inner West Council has voted to accept the donation of five rainbow Pride Seats in recognition of its strong support for the LGBTIQ community and the recent marriage equality campaign.

Inner West Council’s libraries have a packed agenda of events, talks, workshops, and school holiday activities – as well as Seniors and Youth weeks programs. To register or find out more for any of the following, go to www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson or call 9335 2173.

At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Item 7, a notice to rescind a previous resolution on the future of the cottages at 9 and 11 Marion Street Leichhardt, was lost.

The Inner West Council will turn off main street parking meters after 7pm in Leichhardt, Rozelle and Balmain shopping strips.

Rock legend Ross Wilson will headline the popular BluesFest as it returns this month to Leichhardt as a free family friendly music event with a relaxed casual atmosphere.