Announcements

Mort Bay Park upgrade

Inner West Council is investing $2 million to upgrade and improve Mort Bay Park. We want to hear your priorities for improving this unique space.

Making our streets 'event-ready'

We're encouraging community activation of our streets as part of the Permit/Plug/Play Pilot Program, proudly funded by the NSW Government. Find our more and have your say by 9 December 2024.

Elkington Park Cottage, Balmain - proposed hire agreement

Proposed short term Hire Agreement for parts of the cottage. Find our more and have your say by 16 December 2024.

Inner West Council supports GambleAware Week 2024

GambleAware Week takes place 21 to 27 October. This important week seeks to raise awareness about the harms that gambling can bring.

Inclusive playspace at Yeo Park, Ashfield

We are designing an inclusive playspace at Yeo Park Ashfield and we are inviting you to help us with design. Let us know your thoughts.

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Sign the petition to clean up Sydney Harbour

The Save Our Sydney Harbour campaign, supported by Clean Up Australia, is petitioning Transport for NSW to remove or repair the failing dolphin wharves, moorings, jetties and disused boats littering l ...

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Balmain Town Hall and Library reopens this Saturday!

Join us on 17 August for the reopening of this much-loved building and library as we celebrate with heritage tours, family friendly events and music.

Community health forum: stopping the spread of vape and tobacconist stores

Inner West has resolved to stop the spread vape stores in our suburbs, especially in areas where kids travel to and from school.

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Celebrating our SES volunteers

The dedication of our Emergency Service (SES) volunteers was recognised at the annual Marrickville and Ashfield-Leichhardt SES Volunteer Recognition Night.

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Entries open for the 2024 Built Environment Awards

The Inner West Built Environment Awards return for 2024, celebrating the Inner West’s rich cultural and architectural heritage.

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Notice of amendment to the Ashfield DCP 2016

Council has adopted amendments to the Ashfield Development Control Plan 2016 specific to Haberfield.

Get a free car seat safety check during National Road Safety Week

Council is teaming up with Kidsafe NSW and Transurban to offer FREE child car seat safety checks to Inner West residents on 8 May 2024.

Public notices

Legislation requires Inner West Council to publish information on certain proposed changes.

Statement regarding the NSW Boundaries Commission's decision on de-amalgamation

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has released a statement regarding the recommendation that Inner West Council should not be demerged.

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Seniors Festival 2024 is here!

Get ready to 'Reach Beyond' with our exciting program of Seniors Festival events, happening until 24 March at venues across the Inner West!

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Teaching a Learner driver? Join our free online workshop!

Ensure your learner driver has the best start by attending this free 1.5 hour workshop.

Rozelle Interchange and Rozelle Parklands Masterplan: Have your say

We are seeking community feedback on the Rozelle Interchange traffic issues and planning for Rozelle Parklands.

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Beat the Heat: Keeping cool in the Inner West

Hot weather can pose serious health risks. Learn what to do in a heatwave and where to keep cool in the Inner West.

Celebrating International Day of People with Disability

Over the weekend, we commenced two weeks of celebrations in the Inner West to mark International Day of People with Disability!

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Find out when your verge will be mowed

We are excited to announce our new verge mowing service date tool.

Notice of site-specific amendment to the Leichhardt DCP 2013

Council has adopted a site-specific amendment to the Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2013 for 122-130 Pyrmont Bridge Road and 206 Parramatta Road, Annandale.

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EDGE Inner West 2024

In 2024, EDGE Inner West will be presented in partnership with the Biennale of Sydney across three weekends in April.

Reusable sanitary product rebates for Inner West residents

Make eco-friendly choices and save money with 50% rebates on cloth nappies and reusable sanitary products.

Public notice: Financial Statements 2022-23

In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Inner West Council advises that the Extraordinary Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday 13 December 2022 will include the pre ...

Reach beyond: Seniors Festival 2024 announced!

Save the date! Get ready to celebrate and ‘Reach Beyond’ when Seniors Festival returns March 11-24, 2024.

EOI for Regular hire of indoor venues 2024

Our annual Expressions of Interest (EOI) for regular hire of indoor venues (covering January-December 2023) is now open.

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Inclusion Festival 2023: EOI for performers now open!

We are calling for established local bands, musicians and community performers with disability be part of Inclusion Festival 2023!

Go Heaps Mad this October for Mental Health Month

Local creatives, get your act together to celebrate Mental Health Month 2023.

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Don’t run the risk: walk, cycle and cross the light rail with care

Do your bit for a safer trip these school holidays.

Dementia Action Awareness Week

Learn more about dementia and participate in free community events during Dementia Action Awareness Week.

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Be prepared for any emergency: Download the Get Prepared app

During Emergency Ready Week, Council is urging all residents to plan ahead by downloading the free Get Prepared app.

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Sydney Fringe lights up the inner west

Explore an incredible program of music, comedy, theatre performance and more, when Sydney Fringe Festival returns this September.

Yeo Park safety fencing works

Urgent fencing works are being commissioned by the School Infrastructure NSW around the perimeter of the Yeo Park Infants School.

Sydney Underground Film Festival at the Factory Theatre

Supporting arts and culture in the Inner West

Council proudly supports local creatives through our Arts and Music Recovery Plan 2023 and Creative Inner West: Cultural Strategy 2022-2025.

New streamlined process to apply for food vendor licences

Starting from 1 July, food vendors can apply for a single licence to trade at all Inner West markets and events through our user-friendly portal.

Supporting the rights of trans people to self-identify their legal gender

Inner West Council has welcomed a petition calling for law reform.

EDGE GreenWay 2023

Discover creativity within the nooks of nature, as artists take over the GreenWay with exciting art installations and workshops.

Inner West Council to offer a free new Women in Business Marketing Makeover Program

The Marketing Makeover program is a series of workshops specifically designed to help women in business review, reinvigorate and reprioritise their marketing with a strong strategic approach.

Keep our kids safe – they're counting on you

With students returning to school please be mindful of road safety around schools. School zones will be in operation from Friday 27 January until the end of term.

Update on the site-specific amendment to the Leichhardt DCP for 36 Lonsdale Street and 64–70 Brenan Streets, Lilyfield

On 6 December 2022 Council resolved to adopt amendments to Leichhardt Development Control Plan (DCP) 2013.

Public notice: Financial Statements 2021-22

Household Chemical CleanOut and eWaste drop off event - Saturday 26 November

Declutter your homes, garages and sheds of chemicals and broken electronics and dispose of them correctly at the Household Chemical CleanOut and eWaste event.

What's on at the Libraries this November

There's plenty to see, do and read at Inner West Council's Libraries this November.

Three women, Three artists, Three journeys by Jo Day, Deborah Barrett, Ann Rattey

The back lanes of Newtown, encounters with lions in the Okovango Delta, the astonishing bead markets of Kenya and Tanzania and the fragrance of market spices in Morocco have all provided inspiration f ...

2022 Built Environment Award winners announced

On Saturday 15 October, Inner West Council’s 2022 Built Environment Awards were held. This year's theme: Curiosity in and about the Built Environment.

Safe disposal of expired marine flares

Transport for NSW runs a marine flares collection program that visits sites in Greater Sydney and coastal NSW. The next round of collections begins soon.

Everyday Deity at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Everyday Deity artists, Soraya Abidin, Clayton Barr, Gillian Bencke, Marianne Bohdan, Desmogz, Sai-Wai Foo, Tina Fox and Christina Newberry, delve into the inner and outer realms of regenerative craft ...

Local Matters Forum, Leichhardt/Gulgadya Ward

Come to the Local Matters Forum at Leichhardt Town Hall at 6:30pm, Tuesday 11 October and meet your local representatives and executive staff. You set the agenda – raise your ideas and concerns for ho ...

Public meeting: Balmain Leagues Club

Inner West Council and Mayor Darcy Byrne invite you to attend a public meeting on Wednesday 12 October at 6.30pm at Balmain Town Hall to demand that the NSW Government start paying attention to and mi ...

Applications open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery, ArtSeat and Whites Creek Cottage in 2023

Inner West Council is inviting local artists to submit ideas for the exhibition of artworks at the Newtown ArtSeat and Chrissie Cotter Gallery and artist residency at Whites Creek Cottage in 2023.

Sell, shop and learn at the 2022 Garage Sale Trail

Choose your own planet-saving adventure when the Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff, returns to the Inner West this spring.

Last month of the Inner West’s Pop-up Music Marathon 

It’s the last month of our Pop-up Music Marathon and we’ve got some excellent performances in store that will have you singing and dancing in the high streets and villages of the Inner West.

Emergency Ready Week 2022 - Are you ready for an emergency?

Disasters are becoming more frequent. It has never been more important to get prepared.

Dust memories at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Sarah Biggs’ solo exhibition, Dust memories will feature next at Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery this September.

Winners of the 2022 Young Creatives Awards announced

Inner West Council has announced the winners of the 2022 Young Creatives Awards.  

Updated Development Control Plans

On 23 June Council made some amendments to parts of the DCPs. These come into force on 9 September 2022.

What’s On at the Libraries in September

It’s History Week in September at Inner West Libraries. Plus there’s author talks, architecture panel discussion, activities for kids and HSC workshops for teens.

Floriography at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Sally Mowbray’s painting exhibition Floriography combines floral and plant motifs from different sources and eras.

Council is trialling a rebate for reusable nappies and sanitary products

Residents can apply to get a 50% rebate on eligible products. This a trial and funding is limited so be sure to get in quick. Click through for details.

History Week 2022: Hands-on History

Council is celebrating History Week with a series of events in early September.

Free community information sessions

Inner West Council’s Healthy Ageing team and Dementia Australia will present a series of free community information sessions.

Local Matters Forum - Ashfield / Djarrawunang ward

The next face-to-face forum where Ward Councillors and executive staff of Council listen to your ideas and concerns about how your community can be improved. Tuesday 23 August, 6pm

Get cycling!

Inner West is a great place to cycle - and it's a cost-effective and safe way to travel. Find out more.

Sydney Fringe Festival in the Inner West

Check out what's happening in the Inner West during this September's Fringe Festival

2022 GreenWay Art Prize now open

Entries are now invited for the GreenWay Art Prize, which celebrates the 5.8km urban environmental and sustainable transport corridor in Sydney’s Inner West.

Save the Glebe Blackwattle Bay Ferry

Help ensure the Glebe Blackwattle Bay Ferry has adequate demand before the end of its trial this year.

Aqueous Moments at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Photomedia artworks focusing on endangered waterways, wetlands and coastal hinterlands of Greater Sydney will feature next at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery.

New Art at Newtown’s ArtSeat by Geoff Harvey

The latest ArtSeat is a series of collages made from salvaged Lino floor coverings.

What’s on at the Libraries in August

There’s something for all ages this month at Inner West libraries.

Building Song at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery will host a site-specific two-week residency and world premiere performance, Building Song.

What’s on at the Libraries in June

Learn how to brew beer, use your smartphone to create great videos, or celebrate Make Music Day at one of Council’s libraries in June.

2022 Reconciliation Week in the Inner West - Be Brave. Make Change

Inner West Council will celebrate National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June.

Rat baits and secondary poisoning

Council is urging residents to use traps or safer baits for household rodent control.

Newtown Boarding house appeal update

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre appeal to raise funds to directly benefit the residents affected by the Boarding House fire in Albermarle Street Newtown has raised $35,000.

Join the Newtopian Sleepout and raise funds for Newtown Neighbourhood Centre

Council is supporting Newtown Neighbourhood Centre’s fifth Newtopian Sleepout event on 10 May.

2023 ANZAC Day in the Inner West

Council and Balmain-Rozelle RSL will hold an ANZAC Day Commemorative Dawn Service at Balmain’s Loyalty Square from 5.45am on Tuesday 25 April.

Operation Trance - keeping the community safe

Officers from Leichhardt Highway Patrol joined Council staff to conduct a proactive pedestrian and cyclist safety campaign, Operation Trance, on Tuesday 12 April.

The Salons at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery will be transformed into a bohemian-style salon in a group exhibition opening soon.

Birchgrove wharf temporary ferry service disruption

The F8 (Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay) service will not be able to stop at Birchgrove Wharf from Monday 11 April 2022 for approximately three weeks.

Young Creatives Awards 2022

The Young Creative Awards open on 1 April to young people aged between 12 - 24, who study, work or live in the Inner West Council area.

Heritage Festival 2022 – Get Curious

This year’s Heritage Festival, held under the auspices of the National Trust, takes place Friday 1 April – Tuesday 31 May.

Uncanny at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

An exhibition that raises important questions about gender is the next to feature at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery.

Waste collection services have returned to the normal schedule

Council thanks the community for their patience.

Teaching a learner driver?

This FREE workshop will teach parents and supervisors how to plan driving sessions, how to use the learner driver log book and how to give learners constructive feedback. Give your learner driver the ...

“Life Force” - the Interconnectedness of all things at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery will soon host Ashfield artist Reiko Azuma’s exhibition, Life Force.

Alaska the Husky reunited with her owner

Our Companion Animal Officers rescued a Husky named Alaska that got lost during the recent storms/floods. We were so happy to see her reunited with her owner.

Stanmore Library closed on Thursday 3 March

Stanmore Library will be closed on Thursday 3 March. As part of Council's move to being carbon neutral by December 2025 we are upgrading the lighting to more efficient and better quality LEDs. We apol ...

Emergencies - Be prepared

It's important to be prepared in an emergency. We have put together some information and contacts to help you stay safe.

Our Children's Services are hiring!

If you're a passionate and motivated early childhood educator, we encourage you to apply to join our inclusive and supportive team.

New Art at Newtown’s ArtSeat by Joel Tarling

The latest ArtSeat is a bird’s eye view of Enmore Road from the top of Saray Turkish pizza.

10 Years of Tempe Birdos

Council will hold a morning tea to celebrate the 10th anniversary of volunteer bird watching group, Tempe Birdos.

GreenWay High Voltage Electrical Feeder relocation commencing

Inner West Council will soon begin work relocating the ‘High Voltage Electrical Feeder’ along the light rail corridor.

White Bay Power Station Remedial Works

The Department of Planning and Environment has advised the commencement of staged remediation and conservation works at the White Bay Power Station.

What’s on at the Libraries in February

There’s something for all ages this month at Inner West libraries.

Overall Sustainable Cities Award finalist

Inner West Council was a finalist in the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW 2021 Overall Sustainable Cities Award.

Lunar New Year in the Inner West

Council will celebrate Lunar New Year with a series of event in the Inner West.

COVID-19

Updated 25 January 2022 – the latest information on Council's service changes due to COVID-19.

Proposed grant of easement over part of Darrell Jackson Gardens

Council proposes to grant an easement over part of Darrell Jackson Gardens in order to allow connection of stormwater drainage to the existing Sydney Water pipes that run through Darrell Jackson Garde ...

Night tree works in Balmain and Balmain East

Inner West Council contractor Treescape Australasia will undertake night-time street tree pruning works in Balmain and Balmain East in January 2022.

Staff shortages due to COVID-19

Staff shortages due to the current COVID-19 situation are starting to impact on some of our services, including booked bulky waste collections, streetscapes, rangers and customer service.