News and announcements

Developer brings Lords Road back to the table

Inner West Council has received a revised Planning Proposal for Lords Road, a site in Leichhardt and one of the last pieces of increasingly scarce industrial land in area.

Council demands NSW Government stop raiding its budget to fund State services

Former mayors of the Inner West’s amalgamated councils have expressed their outrage after it has been revealed the NSW Government’s cost shifting strategy gouged millions of dollars from their former ...

Bring back the Sydney Rock Oyster

Inner West Council is throwing its support behind a program aimed at returning Sydney Rock Oysters to Sydney Harbour, and restoring a much-needed natural filter to Sydney’s waterways.

Bid to rescue Balmain Tigers launched

Inner West Council has endorsed a motion to immediately approach Wests Tigers’ shareholders to discuss the potential for a Tigers Leagues Club to be established in an approved redevelopment of the for ...

Next Chemical and e-waste Drop-off Day

Sydney’s biggest and most popular chemical and electrical waste drop-off day is on again soon.

Darcy Byrne statement on Balmain Leagues Club going into voluntary administration

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has expressed his deep sadness over news that Balmain Leagues Club has gone into voluntary administration.

Inner West is 2018 Sustainable Cities winner

The Inner West has taken out the 2018 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Overall Sustainable Cities Award, with a combination of projects from the Inner West Council and the Addison Road Community Centre co ...

Win for Council and community over Tempe Bunnings development

Inner West Council has welcomed a decision by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel to defer approval of the Tempe Bunnings Development Application.

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Library and History events this November

A great line up of events this November, from Alex Greenwich and Shirleene Robinson with their book Yes, Yes, Yes – Australia’s Journey to Marriage Equality, to a mindfulness writing workshop with Wal ...

Blackmore Oval Wetlands creating sustainable future

Inner West Council’s new Blackmore Oval Wetlands and Stormwater Harvesting Scheme will deliver cleaner water to Iron Cove and supply recycled water for irrigation of Blackmore Oval, in newly completed ...

Rozelle Bunnings proposal heads back to Land and Environment Court

Conciliation in the Land and Environment Court has failed to resolve serious issues with flooding, traffic, parking and congestion, relating to the proposal for a new Bunnings on Parsons Street in Roz ...

Inner West joins war on single use cups

Inner West Council announced its partnership with Responsible Cafes to combat the environmental waste of disposable coffee cups.

International skater Ishod Wair will feature at the Inner West skate demo on 26 October 2018.

International Names for Inner West Skate Demo

Inner West Council, in conjunction with Project Distribution and Deluxe Distribution, are proud to announce the upcoming Real Skateboards demo, to be held at Sydenham Skate Park on Friday 26 October 2 ...

Council street library partnership targets future readers

Council will partner with Street Library Australia to fund the roll out of 10 new street libraries with a focus on free hosting opportunities for schools, childcare centre and preschools in the Inner ...

PILOT SK.8 design of skateboard lined with blue LED lights on the bottom.

Skaters needed for pilot art event

Inner West Council is inviting skaters to test out an interactive art installation at PILOT SK.8, a one-night pop-up at Sydenham Green skate park this Saturday, 20 October.

New app helps residents get their waste sorted

A new Waste App to help residents manage their waste properly, recycle correctly and informs them where to drop off tricky waste items has been launched by Inner West Council.

Council wins group training award

Inner West Council has been recognised as an outstanding host employer at the Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT awards held in Sydney on 12 October taking out a major award.

Marrickville Festival returns for 2018

The Marrickville Festival will be held on Sunday, 21 October 2018, from 10am–5pm.

Rozelle Bunnings Proposal to Land & Environment Court April 2019

On Wednesday 10 October the Land and Environment Court s34 conciliation hearing for the "Bunnings proposal" for 2 to 8A Parsons Street, Rozelle was terminated.

Long term residents of William Street were evicted en masse.

Council calls for State Government to protect renters from ‘no grounds’ evictions

The Inner West Council has added its voice to the call on the State Government to make renting fair and bring balance to our rental system.

Mayor slams Art Minister's pork-barrelling of passion project

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has condemned the NSW Arts Minister for starving small arts-based projects in the Inner West of funds while pork-barrelling one of his pet projects.

Innovative new solar energy agreement to supply Council’s daytime power needs

The Inner West Council has entered into a contract to purchase power from the Moree Solar Farm. The new agreement means that approximately 25% of all Council’s energy usage will be solar powered.

How to continue living well at home

Inner West Council is running a series of informational events to help senior citizens stay independent at home.

Council savings delivered on cleaning costs

Council has entered into a new tender agreement with three contractors that has streamlined cleaning services across council facilities while delivering recurrent savings budgeted to be almost $600,00 ...

3 Things to save you money in energy and waste

Boost for Inner West’s small businesses

Inner West Council is supporting four Small Business Month events taking place through October.

School leaders partnering with Council to create Solar Schools

Inner West Council will work with student leaders and school communities from across the Inner West to identify ways to help local schools to go solar.

Inner West democracy groups seek new members

Applications are open for Inner West Council’s local democracy groups.

Steel Park Waterplay Park opens for summer season

The Steel Park Waterplay Park, a water playground in Marrickville South, opens for the 2018/19 season on Saturday 29 September.

Funding approved for Stronger Communities projects

Inner West Council has provided over $300,000 to 13 projects under the Stronger Communities Grant Program.

Library and History events this October

Discover The Land Before Avocado: Journeys in a lost Australia by Richard Glover, Kim Hodges shares her struggles with mental illness in Girl Over the Edge, get started with non-fiction writing with D ...

Plastic Straws collected from a waterway

Council recommits to eliminating single use plastics

Inner West Council has renewed its commitment to eliminating single use plastics at Council events and facilities.

New public open space in the light rail corridor near Lewisham West, artist's impression

GreenWay central missing links now on exhibition

The GreenWay vision for the Inner West is another step closer to reality after Council placed the development application for the corridor’s central missing links on public exhibition.

Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast - fun for the kids

Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast 2018

Summer Hill is once again hosting the Neighbourhood Feast, an annual celebration of the area’s rich food cultures.

One year since new Inner West Council was sworn in

Today marks one year since the new Inner West Council was sworn in.

Councils win as bike share operators to be held to account

Inner West Council has welcomed a new Bill that gives councils the power to fine bike share operators that fail to properly manage abandoned bikes.

Waterfront Drive playing field upgrade moves on to next stage

Works have begun today on Stage Two of the $2 million dollar Waterfront Drive playing field upgrade in Callan Park.

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Media statement from Darcy Byrne, Mayor Inner West Council

Bookings open for Inner West Council venues in 2019

Inner West citizens can now book Council venues for regular hire through 2019.

New 10 year vision for Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre

A new Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC) master plan aims to ensure its ongoing popularity through much-needed upgrades and adding new features identified through community feedback.

Council invites community to celebrate Camperdown Park upgrade opening

Inner West Council will celebrate a magnificent upgrade to Camperdown Park with a free barbecue on Saturday, 29 September from 10am.

Update on Rozelle Bunnings proposal

On Thursday 13 September 2018 the Land and Environment Court held the s34 conciliation for the 'Bunnings proposal' for 2 to 8A Parsons Street, Rozelle. The applicant has lodged an appeal against the C ...

Have your say on Inner West’s libraries

Inner West citizens are invited to help develop Inner West Council’s Library Strategy.

Our new website is live

The new Inner West Council website is now live with a host of enhanced accessibility and easy to navigate features.

Balmain Leagues Club update

“I welcome today’s agreement between Balmain Leagues Club and developer Heworth, which will provide an immediate cash injection to keep the Club afloat.

New Deputy Mayor for Inner West Council

Inner West Council elected Councillor Victor Macri (Ind) as the new Deputy Mayor at its meeting last night.

Sydney Trains delays causing chaos for the GreenWay

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has called on Sydney Trains to lift their game and sign off on the approvals required to allow the GreenWay project to go ahead.

Council approves Dawn Fraser Baths master plan, but leaves funding shortfall

Inner West Council has endorsed a new master plan for historic Dawn Fraser Baths, which will improve user experience at the Baths while rehabilitating and protecting its heritage character and unique ...

Craft brewers raise a glass to the start of new microbrewery trial in the Inner West

Craft beer fans will be full of good cheer after a change in State Government regulations has made it easier for microbreweries to open and operate in the Inner West.

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Try a Bike at Big Bike Day

The cycling festival for all ages that is Big Bike Day will again feature free workshops and events at War Memorial Park in Lilyfield from 11am to 2pm on Sunday 23 September.

2018 Dulwich Hill Village Fair

Delicious food, live entertainment, a wide range of market stalls and fun for kids – it’s all happening at this year’s Dulwich Hill Village Fair on Sunday 16 September, 10am – 4pm.

Registrations now open for 2018 Garage Sale Trail

Registrations are now open for the 2018 Garage Sale Trail, one of Australia’s biggest community events.

Council urges residents to support Save Globe Wilkins family fun day campaign

Council has reaffirmed its support for Globe Wilkins Preschool, calling on the State Government to reconsider its decision to evict the facility from Wilkins Public School in Marrickville.

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Speaker highlights this September

Enjoy additional speaker events this September when Tim Dunlop presents his latest work, The Future of Everything: Big audacious ideas for a better world, and find out why the year 2001 changed everyt ...

Marrickville creative precinct able to proceed after Development Control Plan adopted

Inner West Council last night finalised and adopted the Victoria Road Precinct Development Control Plan, enabling the development application for the Rich Street Creative Precinct to proceed to assess ...

Library and History events this September

Get ready for a great line up of events this September, from architecture students with their visions for the GreenWay and Iron Cove Creek, to a special Father’s Day storytime, and Jane Mathews with h ...

Council endorses new draft multicultural policy

Inner West Council has endorsed a draft Multicultural Policy which will ensure equity of access to Council services and decision-making, as well as developing initiatives that support and celebrate th ...

Inner West to roll out reusable coffee cup scheme

Coffee lovers can rejoice after Council last night voted to support an investigation into a pilot reusable coffee cup scheme in the Inner West.

Council to expand food waste recycling programs

In a bid to reduce the huge amount of food waste going into landfill, Council has voted to explore ways to expand and harmonise its food organics recycling programs across the Inner West.

EDGE to launch in Ashfield

EDGE, a rolling series of arts events and activations in 2019, will be launched by Council to the community in an amazing night of music, projection, paste-ups and pop up performances in the Ashfield ...

Nominations open for 2018 Business Environment Awards

Nominations are now open for the annual Inner West Business Environment Awards.

Council calls on NSW Govt to Renew Our Libraries

With State Government financial support at an all-time low following yet another Budget cut, Inner West Council is calling for additional funding for public libraries.

Major milestone for GreenWay

Inner West Council has adopted the final GreenWay Master Plan: Cooks to Cove, marking a major milestone in the project.

Developers to foot bill for assessment of rezoning proposals

Wednesday, 8 August 2018 New integrated fees and charges approved by Council will provide a boost to infrastructure revenue. The fee increase brings Inner West into line with similar-sized and n ...

Have your say on WestConnex parliamentary inquiry

Tuesday, 7 August 2018 Council is asking residents to make a submission to the NSW parliamentary inquiry into the impacts of WestConnex with submissions due on 31 August. With the Inner West m ...

Entries now open for the 2018 GreenWay Art Prize competition

Tuesday, 7 August 2018 Calling all artists - Entries now open for the 2018 GreenWay Art Prize. “Now in its ninth year, the GreenWay Art Prize is a much loved prestigious art event which ...

Have your say on local history treasures

Tuesday, 7 August 2018 Council is inviting all residents to explore some fascinating research material and have their say on the planning and delivery of history services over the next ten years ...

Dogs to be welcomed back to pubs

Wednesday 1 November 2017 Inner West Council last night voted to reverse a ban on dogs being allowed in inner west pubs, through a motion moved by Mayor Darcy Byrne. Mayor Byrne said Council would ...

Do you want a “Slow Down in my street” wheelie bin sticker?

Do you want a "Slow Down in my street" wheelie bin sticker? Imagine all the wheelie bins lined up on collection day - drivers might actually Slow Down! Get one now. Email Council's Road Safet ...

Court sides with Council over Dulwich Hill Interim Heritage Order

Monday, 6 August 2018 Local residents have score a huge victory with the NSW Land and Environment Court dismissing an appeal against an Interim Heritage Order on 73 The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill. ...

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Council makes going solar easy

Friday, 3 August 2018 Council's new partnership with UNSW and the Australian Photovoltaic Institute is further supporting Inner West residents to make the switch to solar. As a member of the Cities ...

WestConnex adds insult to injury in St Peters

Thursday, 2 August 2018 WestConnex has reneged on an agreement to design and construct the Peter Bulger wetlands in accordance with the Camdenville Park master plan. In 2016, NSW Roads and Mari ...

2017 Perfect Match submissions now open

One of Inner West Council's most innovative and exciting public art programs is now bigger and better than ever. 2017 Perfect Match nominations are now open. Artists can nominate their ideas for an ...

Residents Invited to Celebrate Christmas Carols

Inner West Council invites locals and visitors to enjoy the festive spirit at Council's upcoming carols in the park events. Administrator Richard Pearson said that the events are an opportunity for ...

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Nominations are open for 2019 Built Environment Awards

Wednesday, 1 August, 2018 Nominations are now open for the Inner West Built Environment Awards 2019 that celebrate the local area's rich cultural and architectural heritage. Council is specifi ...

Easing the affordable housing crisis

Inner West Council is helping to ease the affordable housing crisis. Council has gained ownership of four apartments for affordable housing through a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA). The apar ...

Bestselling author Liane Moriarty at Marrickville Town Hall

No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Liane Moriarty is discussing her latest novel Truly Madly Guilty at Marrickville Town Hall on Wednesday 2 November. The author of six bestselling novels, inc ...

Inner west councils demand Cooks River trees be saved

Inner West Council is working with other stakeholders to save up to 800 trees that have been tagged for possible removal by energy companies. The trees are along what is known as the Cooks River Pipe ...

Preposterous Saints Arrive in Balmain

Among many joys to take from Sydney based artist Chaia Fein’s fascinating book of stories and illustrations ‘Preposterous Saints’, one is that religious inspired imagery need not always be pious. Ha ...

Feast of Flavours to kick off October street festival season

The Feast of Flavours street food festivals will make a welcome return this year with Ashfield's Tastes of Asia scheduled for Friday 7 October, followed by Summer Hill's Neighbourhood Feast on Sunday ...

Community wins as State returns Sydenham to Bankstown planning control to Council

In a colossal win for the community, Inner West Council has today welcomed the State Government's decision to hand planning control of the Sydenham to Bankstown corridor back to local councils. The ...

International Women’s Day 2018 - Leave No Woman Behind

‘Leave No Woman Behind' is the theme to celebrate International Women's Day 2018 at Petersham Town Hall with a twilight supper on Thursday, 8 March. Each year, Council invites local women to ...

Leichhardt Oval the star in fan’s film tribute

An emotion charged short film entitled ‘Leichhardt Oval – From The Fans' will screen as part of a special ‘Pics in The Parks' evening event on Friday 2 March at Leichhardt Oval. ...

Council throws weight behind Save Marrickville Rally

Inner West Council is supporting a rally against overdevelopment in Marrickville, organised by the Save Marrickville group. The public rally will be held on Saturday 24 February at 12pm in the Marric ...

Train Services in Chaos, Inner West Buses Next

As Sydney's train services descend into chaos, the Minister for Transport is still refusing to back down from his disastrous decision to privatise inner west buses. Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne sai ...

Time for GIO Insurance to clean up Australia Street fire site

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has told the owner and the insurers of a fire damaged building in Camperdown to take their responsibilities seriously, stop passing the buck, and to clean up the site imme ...

Council, Sydney Swans and Newtown Jets in talks to redevelop Henson Park

Inner West Council is to take a lead role in a partnership with the Newtown Jets, Sydney Swans and AFL NSW/ACT to seek State funding to upgrade Henson Park's iconic grandstand for top level sporting u ...

Library and History events this August

Thursday, 26 July 2018 Discover Shakespeare's Library with Stuart Kells, encounter stylish crime writing in Joanna Penglase's talk on Exotic Crime, sign up for a free workshop to maximise your HSC ...

Camperdown fire update

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne today called on the owner and the insurers of a fire damaged building in Camperdown to take steps to clean up the site as a matter of urgency. Mayor Byrne said followi ...

Amy Large Volunteer of the Year winners announced

Inner West Council's annual Amy Large Volunteer Award Ceremony and Volunteer Thank You Night was held last night at Ashfield Town Hall. The Balmain Para-Rowing Program Team took out the 2018 Amy L ...

Free author talk to mark the centenary of Battle of Amiens

Inner West Council will mark the centenary of the Battle of Amiens with a very special author talk. The Battle of Amiens commenced on 8 August 1918, and ultimately led to the end of the First Worl ...

Council to fly Australian South Sea Islander flag

Monday, 16 July 2018 Inner West Council has voted to recognise and acknowledge the contribution of Australian South Sea Islanders to Australia's history as well as shine a spotlight on Australia's sh ...

Sydney FC makes Leichhardt Oval a new home in 2019

Monday, 16 July 2018 Sports fans in the Inner West have scored a big win with news that Sydney FC will be playing two A-League home games at iconic Leichhardt Oval next year. The three times A-Leag ...

New amenities block for Bridgewater Park

We are building a new amenities block in Bridgewater Park, Rozelle. The project includes: building a new toilet amenities block with: - one unisex accessible cubicle; and - a new ba ...

Ashfield Aquatic Centre will close for redevelopment on 15 April 2018

Council welcomes Greater Sydney Commission focus on jobs and new industries

The Greater Sydney Commission has recently published the Sydney Region Plan and the Eastern District Plan, which covers the Inner West Council area. There are a number of planning priorities for w ...

2018 Grants Program Now Open - closes 16 July 2018.

The mobile blood donation service is at Leichhardt Town Hall on Tuesday, 10 July

Make an appointment on 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com.au

Gadigal-Wangal art project expressions of interest

Thursday, 12 July 2018 Inner West Council is calling for expressions of interest for public art installations that celebrate local Aboriginal culture and heritage. The project will see five distinc ...

Spread the word: free street libraries to expand in the Inner West

Monday, 16 July 2018 Council has committed to looking at ways it can harness the success of Street Library Australia and support the roll out of a comprehensive network of street libraries across the ...

MONSTER MASH exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Wednesday, 11 July 2018 Inner West Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery will be transformed into a House of Horrors in an early taste of Halloween for the next exhibition, MONSTER MASH, opening Wednesda ...