News and announcements

The Inner West on track for record amount of tree planting

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 h ...

Mother of Invention at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

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

Premier’s decade-long refusal to fund suburban grounds could cost NSW a Grand Final

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 F ...

Help Council improve its Customer Service

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

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.

Inner West to trial public EV charging stations

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 r ...

Vision for Henson Park ready and waiting for NSW Government funding

The NSW Government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund 2021-22 grants will be announced in May. Council is supporting AFL NSW/ACT and Newtown Jets grant application to upgrade Henson Park to a multi ...

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.

Council demands safety upgrade at dangerous pedestrian crossing

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

Winter swimming to continue at Dawn Fraser Baths

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

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.

Helping the children of asylum seekers

Council will assist some of the 400 children of asylum seekers who are currently denied access to affordable childcare.

NSW Government must fix deplorable boarding house situation

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.

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.

Jamie finds supportive culture at Inner West Council

Inner West Council staff member and former Citizen of the Year Jamie De Paulo stars in a new campaign to raise awareness of the successful contribution people living with disability are making to work ...

Entries now invited for the 2022 Built Environment Awards

Submissions are now open for the 2022 Built Environment Awards, comprising the Marrickville Medal for Conservation and the Inner West Urban Photography Competition.

Marrickville Golf Course Saved – once and for all

Inner West Council has secured the future of Marrickville Golf, Sporting and Community Club by entering into a 21-year lease. The lease was signed yesterday and marked a historic moment for the club i ...

Inner West Arts Recovery Summit

The Inner West creative community coming together for the Inner West Arts Recovery Summit.

Apply for Perfect Match 2022

Inner West Council’s Perfect Match is back in 2022 and applications are now open

Leichhardt Oval to host first ever NRLW Semi-Finals this Sunday

Leichhardt Oval has once again been chosen to host a major sporting event in the first ever NRLW semi-finals series on Sunday 3 April.

Have your say on Leichhardt Skate Park

Inner West residents are invited to comment on plans for the long awaited Leichhardt Skate Park, which is now on public exhibition.

Transgender Flags flying proudly in the Inner West

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate, but also to call for the changes still necessary to improve the lives of transgender people.

Resident safety endangered by Tempe Bunnings traffic plan

The battle over a new Bunnings super store in Tempe, which poses a threat to the safety of local pedestrians, will come to a head tomorrow when the matter is heard by the State Government’s Eastern Sy ...

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.

Air pollution in White Bay to continue until at least 2024

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is urging the NSW Government to end the decade-long delay and begin work immediately on providing Ship to Shore power for The White Bay Cruise Terminal.

‘Pride Square’ for Newtown

Council will seek to rename the public square outside Newtown Town Hall ‘Pride Square’ in time for Sydney WorldPride in early 2023.

Anti-racism strategy for Inner West

Council will develop an anti-racism strategy which recognises that racism exists in all communities and that local government has a role and responsibility in combatting race discrimination in all its ...

Response to Boarding House Fire

Statement from Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne

Fix Sydney's worst pedestrian crossing now, says Council

Council will pressure the NSW Government to finally approve the long-awaited safety upgrade to the Dulwich Hill railway station pedestrian crossing.

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.

Council wins at the Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards

Three of Council’s major infrastructure projects have won prestigious NSW Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards.

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.

2022 International Women’s Day in the Inner West

Council will mark 2022 International Women’s Day, 8 March, by honouring the contribution of Aboriginal matriarchs, hosting an In Conversation event with renowned feminist Wendy McCarthy and introducin ...

Memorial service for trailblazing Balmain Tigers player, Olsen Filipaina

Leichhardt Oval will host a memorial service for trailblazing Balmain Tigers player and New Zealand international Olsen Filipaina.

Inner West to trial ‘micro forests’

Council will trial planting ‘micro forests’ across the Inner West.

Council ramps up its war on food waste

Council will roll out food organics recycling to all Inner West households within the next four years, becoming the first inner Sydney council to make the commitment.

Council committed to excellent customer service

Council will review its customer service with a view to increasing responsiveness, reducing Development Application times and improving transparency.

More outdoor community events to revitalise arts sector

Council will invest in new outdoor COVID-safe community events in a bid to provide more support to the arts and culture sector and foster community connections.

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Inner West Fest will blow away the pandemic cobwebs

Everyone’s invited to celebrate the very best of the Inner West at Inner West Fest from 25 February to 10 April.

Inner West celebrations for Mardi Gras

Council will host a series of events to mark the 2022 Sydney Mardi Gras.

Auditor General releases scathing indictment of NSW Government council grants rorts

The findings released today by the NSW Auditor General into the NSW Government’s systematic rorting of council grants must be acted on immediately by Premier Perrottet.

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.

COVID recovery needed in all Sydney suburbs, not just the CBD

In response to the Committee for Sydney report released this week proposing ideas for the future of the CBD, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has called for the NSW Government to apply the same thinking t ...

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.

Inner West students now missing classes due to light rail debacle

Following reports of massive delays for school students travelling along the light rail corridor, Inner West Council is calling on the NSW Government to commence a school special bus service to make s ...

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.

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100 Years of Marrickville Town Hall

Council is celebrating the centenary of Marrickville Town Hall which was officially opened on 11 February 1922.

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.

New Year's Eve arrangements for the Balmain peninsula

Traffic arrangements and alcohol free zones for the Balmain peninsula for New Year's Eve 2022.

Darcy Byrne and Jessica D’Arienzo elected to lead Inner West Council

Darcy Byrne was elected as Mayor and Jessica D’Arienzo as Deputy Mayor of the Inner West at last night’s inaugural meeting of the new Council.

2021 Inner West Council Election results

The results of the Inner West Council elections are now official. Congratulations to the successful candidates.

Register now for the $5,000 Alfresco Restart Rebate

The NSW Government is offering a rebate of up to $5,000 as part of a $66 million Alfresco Restart Package to help the hospitality, arts and music sectors recover from the impacts of COVID-19 restricti ...

Donate toys for pre-school aged children

Bring a little sunshine and sparkle this Christmas to disadvantaged families doing it tough across NSW.

New art at Newtown ArtSeat

The latest ArtSeat is a post-COVID reminder that “beautiful times will come again.”

2021 Inclusive Film Festival

Council is hosting a free Inclusive Film Festival (IFF) at Petersham Town Hall on Friday 17 December, 6pm.

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Community Refugee Welcome Centre recognised

Council’s Community Refugee Welcome Centre has won the inaugural 2021 Salvos Multicultural Welcome Project Award.

Parliamentary Inquiry: Have your say on Callan Park

Inner West Council is urging all citizens to make a submission to the select committee parliamentary inquiry into the Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Bill.

Council joins Gunawirra in Toy Drive for Pre-schools across NSW

Inner West citizens are asked to donate age-appropriate toys to pre-school aged children (3 to 6 years) in the toy drive organised by Gunawirra, a community-led organisation that works closely with Ab ...

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Greek-inspired Perfect Match artwork unveiled

Inner West community members have come together today to celebrate the unveiling of the latest Perfect Match artwork.

Council to keep main street parking meters turned off until after Christmas.

Council has voted unanimously to extend the period main street parking meters are deactivated.

Do more for Light Rail users, Council tells government

Council is continuing to pressure Transport for NSW (TFNSW) to do more to minimise inconvenience for users of the Inner West Light Rail (L1 line).

Council to consult on Resident Precinct Committees

Council will investigate whether there is interest in the community in establishing Resident Precinct Committees.

Towards accessible footpaths for all

Council will work towards making all Inner West footpaths well-maintained, level and accessible so that everyone can safely travel around their local communities.

Artist impression of King Street near Sydney Park

Sydney Park Junction St Peters traffic plan needs urgent changes

Council will make urgent submissions to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to amend a proposed traffic plan for St Peters.

Council to fly Progress Pride flag

Council has voted unanimously to launch the new Progress Pride flag.

Clementine Ford with Alice Pung How we love pic

What’s On at the Libraries – December 2021

Inner West Council Libraries are back with a packed schedule of events in December. Check out everything that’s on at What's on - Inner West Council.

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Councillors vote for full page SMH ad to save Callan Park

Councillors voted unanimously on Tuesday night to take out a full-page advertisement in tomorrow’s (Saturday) Sydney Morning Herald, outlining Council’s objections to the Greater Sydney Parklands Trus ...

Council announces successful 2021 grants

Seventy-nine Inner West projects have received more than $440,000 in Council funding, as part of the Inner West Council 2021 Grant Program.

Inner West Mayor responds to light rail debacle

Mayor Rochelle Porteous is demanding the NSW Government provide alternative – and free – transport for stranded Inner West residents.

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Inner West’s public art celebrating Aboriginal culture and heritage wins major award

Council has won the prestigious Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Award for the Gadigal Wangal Wayfinding Project.

Garage Sale Trail 2021

Australia’s largest sustainability festival, the Garage Sale Trail, is back this month, Covid-safe and bigger than ever. Celebrate all things pre-loved, thrifted and second-hand.

Ending 'period poverty'

Council will investigate ending ‘period poverty’ in the Inner West with a pilot program of supplying free period products in Council-run libraries, pools, community centres, sporting ground change roo ...

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Code Red for Humanity

Inner West Council will lobby the Australian Government to commit to a 2030 target for at least 75% reduction in emissions.

Council calls for action on Sweltering Cities

Council is calling on the NSW Government to use planning and building regulations to help keep Sydney cool.

Haberfield army land “unsuitable”

Council will invite Minister for Defence Peter Dutton to an on-site inspection of the defence lands in Haberfield to see for himself the unsuitability of the site for redevelopment.

Reducing litter in Cooks River

Council has unanimously endorsed an ambitious Cooks River Litter Prevention Strategy that aims to reduce litter by 50 per cent by the year 2025.

Inner West Libraries Book Week winners presentation

Inner West Mayor Rochelle Porteous will announce the winners of Inner West Libraries Book Week at a special online presentation on Thursday 28 October, from 5.30pm.

Inner West Council supports Anti-Poverty Week

Council is supporting Anti-Poverty Week and its aims to unlock poverty for individuals, families, and children.

New public art for Parramatta Road

The first of three exciting public artworks has been installed in Leichhardt as part of the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program.

Callan Park must be saved from commercialisation

Proposed changes to the way Callan Park is managed would lead to privatisation and commercialisation, according to Inner West Mayor Rochelle Porteous.

Inner West to vote whether or not to de-amalgamate

Inner West residents will be polled on NSW Local Government election day 4 December 2021 on whether Inner West Council should de-amalgamate.

Bunnings traffic plan just doesn’t cut it

Council will pressure Bunnings to improve traffic arrangements at their new Tempe store.

New home for Deadly Connections

Council has offered a new home to Deadly Connections, an Aboriginal-led, not-for-profit that provides information, referral, advocacy and support to First Nations communities in the Inner West and inn ...

Refugee Art Project at Thirning Villa

Council will rejuvenate its Artists in Residence programs while also ensuring the future of the Refugee Art Project (RAP) at Thirning Villa.