News and announcements EDGE GreenWay a huge success Council’s inaugural EDGE – a series of five planned “creative precincts activations” – attracted thousands of people from across Sydney on the weekend. Click through to EDGE GreenWay a huge success Movies in the Park-'Coco' Bring the family along to this ‘Day of the Dead’ themed event with plenty of food and activities at Johnson Park in Dulwich Hill. Click through to Movies in the Park-'Coco' Ruff at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Beautiful, wearable art, in the form of opulent neckpieces (or ruffs), will feature at the next exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Click through to Ruff at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Young Creatives Awards 2019 The 2019 Young Creatives Awards are now open and Inner West Library and History is again looking for talented young local artists and writers. Click through to Young Creatives Awards 2019 Test rugby league coming to Leichhardt Oval Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne welcomed the announcement that Leichhardt Oval will hold its first ever rugby league test later this year. Click through to Test rugby league coming to Leichhardt Oval Lifting airport curfew would devastate Inner West Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has today attended the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the operation of Sydney Airport in person to insist that lifting the curfew for Sydney Airport and increasing ... Click through to Lifting airport curfew would devastate Inner West Kids come out to play at EDGE GreenWay Council’s EDGE GreenWay – a night of art, performance, imagination and wisdom-sharing – is also all about children, with an exciting and imaginative Kids Program. Click through to Kids come out to play at EDGE GreenWay Council’s Office of Sport up and running Council is pleased to announce that Carla Stacey has been appointed as Coordinator of the newly created Office of Sport. Click through to Council’s Office of Sport up and running Creating contacts for Inner West economy Inner West Council will work with local business chambers to create the inner west’s first comprehensive database of local business owners. Council aims to use the information to strengthen ties wit ... Click through to Creating contacts for Inner West economy Remembrance service at Tempe Mosque The Inner West community is invited to a remembrance service for the victims of the Christchurch Mosque attack at Tempe Mosque on Friday 22 March at 1.30pm. Click through to Remembrance service at Tempe Mosque Swim season at Fanny Durack Pool extended In what has been hailed as a “victory for Inner West pool users”, patrons of Annette Kellerman and Fanny Durack aquatic centres will now be able enjoy better services and improved swimming experiences ... Click through to Swim season at Fanny Durack Pool extended New deal to save Balmain Tigers Following the Balmain Leagues Club going into voluntary administration last year an agreement has now been reached that will see the Balmain Tigers continue as a partner in Wests Tigers and a Tigers L ... Click through to New deal to save Balmain Tigers What’s on at Inner West libraries in April From The Seventies to Science- head along to one of the eight libraries within the Inner West Council area with something on for everyone during the month of April. Click through to What’s on at Inner West libraries in April Have your say on tree management Inner West Council is reviewing development controls on trees, and residents are invited to have their say. Click through to Have your say on tree management All welcome to the EDGE GreenWay Lantern Parade A Boat of Dreams, carrying hopes and wishes for the future, will sail into the sunset during Earth Hour as part of EDGE GreenWay on Saturday, 30 March. Click through to All welcome to the EDGE GreenWay Lantern Parade Celebrate BluesFest 2019 Rock legends Dragon headline Leichhardt’s popular BluesFest, Council’s free, family-friendly music event. Click through to Celebrate BluesFest 2019 More trees for the Inner West Council has received $600,000 to plant more trees in the local government area. Click through to More trees for the Inner West Newtown precinct traffic plan – have your say Council has developed a draft Local Area Traffic Management Plan to address key concerns about traffic, pedestrian and cycling in the part of Newtown bounded by Enmore Road, King Street, Alice Street ... Click through to Newtown precinct traffic plan – have your say Newington precinct traffic plan – have your say Council has developed a draft Local Area Traffic Management Plan to address key concerns about traffic, pedestrian and cycling in the Newington area. Have your say by 14 April 2019. Click through to Newington precinct traffic plan – have your say Balmain icon gets new lease of life as The Fenwick The historic Fenwick’s Store – the iconic sandstone building which stands as the gateway to Balmain – is set to join the ranks of top waterfront dining, with noted Sydney restaurateur Bill Drakopolous ... Click through to Balmain icon gets new lease of life as The Fenwick Get ready for EDGE GreenWay Council’s FREE immersive arts experience, EDGE GreenWay, is coming to the Iron Cove and Bay Run on Saturday, 30 March to shine a spotlight on the cultural laboratory of Sydney’s Inner West. Click through to Get ready for EDGE GreenWay Council holds the line on Lords Road Inner West Council has knocked back the latest Lords Road Planning Proposal, which has plagued the Inner West for years. Click through to Council holds the line on Lords Road Council’s aquatic centres a hit with Inner West community Council’s aquatic facilities have experienced record high attendance levels this summer swimming season. Click through to Council’s aquatic centres a hit with Inner West community Homelessness on the rise in the Inner West The annual Inner West Street Count has found that homelessness continues to be of concern in Sydney’s Inner West. Click through to Homelessness on the rise in the Inner West Inner West Council 99% divested from fossil fuels Inner West Council on the brink of being completely divested from fossil fuels, with 99 per cent of its portfolio now invested in non-fossil fuel (NFF) funds. Click through to Inner West Council 99% divested from fossil fuels New Inner West Council business award Council’s inaugural Ethical / Social Enterprise Award will be presented at the 2019 Inner West Business Awards. Click through to New Inner West Council business award Council secures funding for Haberfield Library improvements Inner West Council has secured an $80,000 grant in the Metropolitan Grant Public Library Grant Program, through the State Library of NSW. Click through to Council secures funding for Haberfield Library improvements Have your say on the Inner West Pride Centre Inner West Council wants to hear from residents on what services it could offer and ways of making it safe and accessible to the community. Click through to Have your say on the Inner West Pride Centre Council and SES ‘Clean Up’ Iron Cove in time for EDGE GreenWay Inner West Council, Ashfield-Leichhardt State Emergency Service (SES) and local residents and creatives have used ingenuity and hard work to ‘Clean Up’ Iron Cove Bay in Lilyfield in time for EDGE Gree ... Click through to Council and SES ‘Clean Up’ Iron Cove in time for EDGE GreenWay What's on at Inner West libraries in March Head along to one of the eight libraries within the Inner West Council area with something on for the young and for the older. Click through to What's on at Inner West libraries in March Women in Business event Hear from and be inspired by successful women in business at this quarterly event. Click through to Women in Business event State Government land-grab to leave Inner West millions short The State Government is leaving the Inner West in limbo about a proposed compulsory acquisition of Council-owned land in Tempe, which would create an annual $3 million hole in Council’s budget. Click through to State Government land-grab to leave Inner West millions short Council says LGBTIQ are 'Welcome Here' Council is an official participant in ACON’s 'Welcome Here' project, which supports businesses and organisations to be visibly welcoming and inclusive of LGBTIQ communities. Click through to Council says LGBTIQ are 'Welcome Here' Extra Sydney FC Game for Leichhardt Oval The Inner West has clearly impressed Sydney FC, with an announcement today that an extra Hyundai A-league game already added to the 2019 calendar – and it’s going to be a big one. Click through to Extra Sydney FC Game for Leichhardt Oval Council’s draft busking policy Council’s new draft busking policy provides a framework to support artists and performers whilst ensuring their safety and that of the community. Click through to Council’s draft busking policy Evening garbage collection in the Marrickville service area will save money and improve services Inner West Council will introduce a night-time garbage collection in former Marrickville Council area later this year, which will result in better services and significant cost savings. Click through to Evening garbage collection in the Marrickville service area will save money and improve services 2019 SecondHand Saturdays coming soon Council is helping residents to ‘Spark Joy’, declutter and join the sustainability movement at the annual mass-garage-sale event, SecondHand Saturdays. Click through to 2019 SecondHand Saturdays coming soon Haberfield set for major boost Haberfield’s main streets and economy is set for a major boost with the Haberfield Centre and Library and Mervyn Fletcher Hall upgrade. Click through to Haberfield set for major boost Michael Deegan appointed new Inner West CEO Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is pleased to announce that the highly experienced infrastructure chief and government leader Michael Deegan has accepted Council’s offer to become the new Chief Executive ... Click through to Michael Deegan appointed new Inner West CEO Inner West hosts first ‘Living Lab’ Inner West Council’s Underwood Reserve in Summer Hill is hosting Australia’s first “Which Plant Where” Living Lab. Click through to Inner West hosts first ‘Living Lab’ Commuters short-changed by cuts to Balmain bus services Inner West Council has called on Transport for NSW to explain why changes to the 444 and 445 bus services have resulted in these services no longer travelling to Darling Street Wharf in East Balmain. Click through to Commuters short-changed by cuts to Balmain bus services Celebrate 2019 International Women’s Day at Petersham Town Hall The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day event is ‘More Powerful Together’ and will focus on showcasing the successful women living and working in the Inner West. Click through to Celebrate 2019 International Women’s Day at Petersham Town Hall 2019 Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards now open Inner West Council’s annual Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards are now open. Click through to 2019 Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards now open Residents urged to nominate a Sydney Harbour site for Clean Up Inner West Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to nominate and register an Inner West harbour Clean Up site. Click through to Residents urged to nominate a Sydney Harbour site for Clean Up Drawing tools as art objects at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery will be transformed into a performance space for the intriguingly titled Pee in a Wetsuit or a Long Hot Spa? Click through to Drawing tools as art objects at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Library fine amnesty and transition to new services There has never been a better time to be a library member. Not only are Inner West Council libraries rolling out a new, improved digital management system but to celebrate, they are wiping out existin ... Click through to Library fine amnesty and transition to new services Celebrate our local area at Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures Enjoy a day of free, fun activities and entertainment for the whole family at Ashfield’s own community event, Carnival of Cultures on Sunday, 24 February, 10am-4pm at Ashfield Park. Click through to Celebrate our local area at Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures Inner West river groups welcome $200 million commitment to urban waterways Two of Sydney’s leading urban river advocacy groups have welcomed Federal Labor’s $200 million pledge to clean up our city’s waterways. Click through to Inner West river groups welcome $200 million commitment to urban waterways Painting the Inner West “Sky Blue” Inner West Council will make sure the Inner West paints the town “Sky Blue” for two Sydney FC games at Leichhardt Oval in the New Year. Click through to Painting the Inner West “Sky Blue” New installation to celebrate at Art Seat A composite artwork of almost 400 individual works on postcard sized boards is the latest installation to feature at Inner West Council’s Art Seat in Newtown. Click through to New installation to celebrate at Art Seat A Decade of the Flying Bats at Chrissie Cotter Gallery The next exhibition to feature at Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery highlights the athleticism, friendships and sense of belonging embodied by the Flying Bats Women's Football Club (FBFC). ... Click through to A Decade of the Flying Bats at Chrissie Cotter Gallery ‘Love your life’ at Inner West Council’s Seniors Festival Find new ways to ‘Love your life’ by trying out one of the many activities or programs at the 2019 Inner West Seniors Festival. Click through to ‘Love your life’ at Inner West Council’s Seniors Festival Free Author Talk: 'The House' by Helen Pitt Inner West Council’s library in Dulwich Hill will host award winning author Helen Pitt talking about her book, 'The House'. Click through to Free Author Talk: 'The House' by Helen Pitt Small grants for resident groups Inner West Council has a new grant program, which aims to assist resident groups achieve positive things for their communities. Click through to Small grants for resident groups 2019 Inner West Citizens of the Year Inner West Council’s Citizen of the Year is super-volunteer, Jamie De Paulo. Click through to 2019 Inner West Citizens of the Year Dawn Fraser Pool set to receive much-needed facelift Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has welcomed an announcement from the NSW government of a $2.2 million grant to help save the iconic Dawn Fraser Pool. Click through to Dawn Fraser Pool set to receive much-needed facelift Celebrating seven years of Feel the Love Inner West Council will kick off Mardi Gras celebrations with events for all the community. Click through to Celebrating seven years of Feel the Love Lunar New Year in the Inner West Inner West Council will celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig with a series of events culminating in the annual festival at Ashfield Civic Centre. Click through to Lunar New Year in the Inner West Council to honour inspiring women Inner West Council is inviting nominations of inspiring women for an International Women's Day Honour Roll. Click through to Council to honour inspiring women Inner West to trial child-friendly streets as urban playgrounds Inner West Council will trial a ‘Play Streets’ program, as part of the recently endorsed Recreation Needs Study: A Healthier Inner West. Click through to Inner West to trial child-friendly streets as urban playgrounds Australia Day event in Enmore Park Inner West Council will mark Australia Day in Enmore Park with live entertainment, food and lots of free activities. Click through to Australia Day event in Enmore Park Council won’t enforce Morrison’s fashion police proposal Mayor of the Inner West Darcy Byrne has dismissed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s proposed dress code at Citizenship Ceremonies. Click through to Council won’t enforce Morrison’s fashion police proposal Entries now invited for the 2019 Built Environment Awards Submissions are now open for Inner West Council’s 2019 Built Environment Awards. Click through to Entries now invited for the 2019 Built Environment Awards Marrickville Library reopens Marrickville Library reopened as usual at 9am on Thursday 3 January. It was temporarily closed after the building was broken into and vandalised over the holiday period. Click through to Marrickville Library reopens Be part of EDGE at Leichhardt Town Hall Performers, groups and artists of all kinds are invited to apply to make Leichhardt Town Hall a cultural hub during April 2019, as part of EDGE Inner West Town Hall Activation. Click through to Be part of EDGE at Leichhardt Town Hall New Balmain Leagues Club precinct plan set for exhibition Council will publicly exhibit amendments to the development control plan provisions for the Balmain Leagues Club precinct in Rozelle. Click through to New Balmain Leagues Club precinct plan set for exhibition Council wards to adopt Aboriginal names Inner West Council has voted to rename all five wards within the Local Government Area to include Aboriginal names. Click through to Council wards to adopt Aboriginal names Council to create Aboriginal Survival Memorials Council has voted to erect three Aboriginal Survival Memorials in the Inner West to commemorate the story of the Aboriginal peoples’ survival through the colonisation of this country. Click through to Council to create Aboriginal Survival Memorials Council demystifies DAs for live music sector Inner West Council has today opened a new service to help live music venues with development applications. Click through to Council demystifies DAs for live music sector Winners of 2018 Business Environment Awards The environmental achievements of more than 20 Inner West businesses were celebrated at the Council’s Business Environment Awards. Click through to Winners of 2018 Business Environment Awards Council moves customer service online In the biggest breakthrough for customer service since the amalgamation, Inner West Council has introduced a new online customer service system that allows residents to make and track requests with th ... Click through to Council moves customer service online Expressions of Interest for EDGE Inner West now open Inner West Council is seeking innovative and bold ideas for EDGE GreenWay and EDGE Sydenham, with up to $30,000 available for creative projects to shine a spotlight on the creativity of the inner west ... Click through to Expressions of Interest for EDGE Inner West now open Latest community satisfaction survey results Inner West Council’s latest community satisfaction survey shows over ninety per cent of residents are satisfied with Council’s performance. Click through to Latest community satisfaction survey results Council’s new pub protection program to make Vic on the Park heritage listing a priority Council will move to roll out its new heritage pub protection program after a report showed that many of the Inner West’s most historic hotels are not heritage listed. Click through to Council’s new pub protection program to make Vic on the Park heritage listing a priority State Government playing games with Globe Preschool Inner West Council is calling out the State Government for trying to hospital pass blame for the closure of the award winning Globe Preschool. The Department of Education has issued an unworkable Expr ... Click through to State Government playing games with Globe Preschool Richard Gill to be honoured through music festival and library Inner West Council will convene a meeting of Australian music luminaries and prominent cultural organisations to facilitate the establishment of a music festival to commemorate Australian musical icon ... Click through to Richard Gill to be honoured through music festival and library Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carols Inner West Council invites everyone to join in the Christmas spirit at free carols in the park events in Ashfield and Leichhardt. Click through to Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carols What’s on at the libraries in December Enjoy these events at Inner West Council’s libraries in December. To book, go to www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson or call 9335 2173. Click through to What’s on at the libraries in December GreenWay recognised Council’s GreenWay Program has won the Planning Institute of Australia 2018 ‘Hard Won Victory’ Commendation Award for implementing the 5.8km urban green corridor in Sydney’s Inner West known as ‘The C ... Click through to GreenWay recognised Strengthening multiculturalism in the Inner West Inner West Council will employ Multicultural Officer and develop a multicultural small grants program to help the community to celebrate its culture, as part of its new Multicultural Policy that will ... Click through to Strengthening multiculturalism in the Inner West Council and community to discuss Australia Day Inner West Council will engage with its community about how to make 26 January a more respectful and inclusive day for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Click through to Council and community to discuss Australia Day Council tells Sydney Airport: No increase to caps, no changes to curfew Long-suffering Inner West residents should not bear the brunt of increased aircraft activity and noise, according to Council’s submission to the Preliminary Draft Master Plan (PDMP) for Sydney Airport ... Click through to Council tells Sydney Airport: No increase to caps, no changes to curfew Iconic mural headed for heritage listing Inner West Council has voted unanimously to nominate for heritage listing the iconic and much-loved The Crescent mural in Annandale, eight years after the idea was first mooted. Click through to Iconic mural headed for heritage listing Inner West streets turn Green Inner West Council has entered into a contract to systematically replace street lights in residential streets with new LED lights that will use much less power, save ratepayers money and reduce carbon ... Click through to Inner West streets turn Green Statement regarding ARCCO and the Bower Inner West Council has no involvement or statutory responsibility in the running of Addison Road Community Centre. This is a matter for the ARCC board. The Mayor, Darcy Byrne, has indicated the compli ... Click through to Statement regarding ARCCO and the Bower Council pushes ahead with Callan Park swim site The day residents can once again swim in Iron Cove Bay is one step closer after Councillors voted to confirm the seawall area west of Callan Park Beach as its preferred swim site. Click through to Council pushes ahead with Callan Park swim site 2018 Inner West Business Environment Awards Inner West Council’s Business Environment Awards is on Wednesday, 28 November at Camperdown Commons. Click through to 2018 Inner West Business Environment Awards Inner West to launch a War on Waste Food and Garden Organics recycling service is set to feature in the Inner West Council’s very own War on Waste, following the adoption of Council’s draft Zero Waste Strategy for the community. Click through to Inner West to launch a War on Waste Long-awaited skate park closer to reality The long search for a suitable location for a new skate park, servicing the north of the local government area, could be over. Click through to Long-awaited skate park closer to reality Ashfield Aquatic Centre upgrade set to forge ahead Inner West Council has appointed a tenderer for the construction of a state-of -the-art Aquatic Centre in Ashfield. Click through to Ashfield Aquatic Centre upgrade set to forge ahead Western Harbour Tunnel fails the test Inner West Council has made a detailed submission to the Government in opposition to the Western Harbour Tunnel. Click through to Western Harbour Tunnel fails the test Big News for Small Bars Inner West Council is excited to announce new changes that make it easier to open a small bar in Leichhardt, Annandale, Rozelle, Lilyfield, Balmain and Birchgrove. Click through to Big News for Small Bars Council installs rainbow Pride Seats to recognise LGBTIQ community advocates Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has unveiled seven rainbow Pride Seats, which recognise Council’s unwavering support for the LGBTIQ community. Click through to Council installs rainbow Pride Seats to recognise LGBTIQ community advocates Council demands answers from White Ribbon Inner West Council is seeking a commitment from the White Ribbon Foundation Australia that they will maintain their support of women’s reproductive rights, or it will withdraw support and funding from ... Click through to Council demands answers from White Ribbon Council gives everyone a sporting chance Inner West Council will establish an Office of Sport as part of an on-going commitment to creating a healthier community and boosting sporting clubs. Click through to Council gives everyone a sporting chance Council achievements in improved services and savings recognised Inner West Council’s continued efforts to harmonise and improve services were recognised last week with a citation for “advancing it’s procurement performance and maturity”. The Inner West Council ... Click through to Council achievements in improved services and savings recognised 2018-19 Council grants announced Ninety one Inner West community projects have received more than $350,000 in Council funding, as part of the Inner West Council 2018-19 Grant Program. Click through to 2018-19 Council grants announced Council seeks State and Federal contributions to fund Dawn Fraser Pool Inner West Councillors have unanimously passed a motion to adopt the new master plan for Dawn Fraser Baths and will ask the State and Federal Governments for urgent funding for a heritage restoration ... Click through to Council seeks State and Federal contributions to fund Dawn Fraser Pool 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. Click through to Developer brings Lords Road back to the table 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 ... 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EDGE GreenWay a huge success Council’s inaugural EDGE – a series of five planned “creative precincts activations” – attracted thousands of people from across Sydney on the weekend. Click through to EDGE GreenWay a huge success
Movies in the Park-'Coco' Bring the family along to this ‘Day of the Dead’ themed event with plenty of food and activities at Johnson Park in Dulwich Hill. Click through to Movies in the Park-'Coco'
Ruff at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Beautiful, wearable art, in the form of opulent neckpieces (or ruffs), will feature at the next exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Click through to Ruff at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Young Creatives Awards 2019 The 2019 Young Creatives Awards are now open and Inner West Library and History is again looking for talented young local artists and writers. Click through to Young Creatives Awards 2019
Test rugby league coming to Leichhardt Oval Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne welcomed the announcement that Leichhardt Oval will hold its first ever rugby league test later this year. Click through to Test rugby league coming to Leichhardt Oval
Lifting airport curfew would devastate Inner West Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has today attended the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the operation of Sydney Airport in person to insist that lifting the curfew for Sydney Airport and increasing ... Click through to Lifting airport curfew would devastate Inner West
Kids come out to play at EDGE GreenWay Council’s EDGE GreenWay – a night of art, performance, imagination and wisdom-sharing – is also all about children, with an exciting and imaginative Kids Program. Click through to Kids come out to play at EDGE GreenWay
Council’s Office of Sport up and running Council is pleased to announce that Carla Stacey has been appointed as Coordinator of the newly created Office of Sport. Click through to Council’s Office of Sport up and running
Creating contacts for Inner West economy Inner West Council will work with local business chambers to create the inner west’s first comprehensive database of local business owners. Council aims to use the information to strengthen ties wit ... Click through to Creating contacts for Inner West economy
Remembrance service at Tempe Mosque The Inner West community is invited to a remembrance service for the victims of the Christchurch Mosque attack at Tempe Mosque on Friday 22 March at 1.30pm. Click through to Remembrance service at Tempe Mosque
Swim season at Fanny Durack Pool extended In what has been hailed as a “victory for Inner West pool users”, patrons of Annette Kellerman and Fanny Durack aquatic centres will now be able enjoy better services and improved swimming experiences ... Click through to Swim season at Fanny Durack Pool extended
New deal to save Balmain Tigers Following the Balmain Leagues Club going into voluntary administration last year an agreement has now been reached that will see the Balmain Tigers continue as a partner in Wests Tigers and a Tigers L ... Click through to New deal to save Balmain Tigers
What’s on at Inner West libraries in April From The Seventies to Science- head along to one of the eight libraries within the Inner West Council area with something on for everyone during the month of April. Click through to What’s on at Inner West libraries in April
Have your say on tree management Inner West Council is reviewing development controls on trees, and residents are invited to have their say. Click through to Have your say on tree management
All welcome to the EDGE GreenWay Lantern Parade A Boat of Dreams, carrying hopes and wishes for the future, will sail into the sunset during Earth Hour as part of EDGE GreenWay on Saturday, 30 March. Click through to All welcome to the EDGE GreenWay Lantern Parade
Celebrate BluesFest 2019 Rock legends Dragon headline Leichhardt’s popular BluesFest, Council’s free, family-friendly music event. Click through to Celebrate BluesFest 2019
More trees for the Inner West Council has received $600,000 to plant more trees in the local government area. Click through to More trees for the Inner West
Newtown precinct traffic plan – have your say Council has developed a draft Local Area Traffic Management Plan to address key concerns about traffic, pedestrian and cycling in the part of Newtown bounded by Enmore Road, King Street, Alice Street ... Click through to Newtown precinct traffic plan – have your say
Newington precinct traffic plan – have your say Council has developed a draft Local Area Traffic Management Plan to address key concerns about traffic, pedestrian and cycling in the Newington area. Have your say by 14 April 2019. Click through to Newington precinct traffic plan – have your say
Balmain icon gets new lease of life as The Fenwick The historic Fenwick’s Store – the iconic sandstone building which stands as the gateway to Balmain – is set to join the ranks of top waterfront dining, with noted Sydney restaurateur Bill Drakopolous ... Click through to Balmain icon gets new lease of life as The Fenwick
Get ready for EDGE GreenWay Council’s FREE immersive arts experience, EDGE GreenWay, is coming to the Iron Cove and Bay Run on Saturday, 30 March to shine a spotlight on the cultural laboratory of Sydney’s Inner West. Click through to Get ready for EDGE GreenWay
Council holds the line on Lords Road Inner West Council has knocked back the latest Lords Road Planning Proposal, which has plagued the Inner West for years. Click through to Council holds the line on Lords Road
Council’s aquatic centres a hit with Inner West community Council’s aquatic facilities have experienced record high attendance levels this summer swimming season. Click through to Council’s aquatic centres a hit with Inner West community
Homelessness on the rise in the Inner West The annual Inner West Street Count has found that homelessness continues to be of concern in Sydney’s Inner West. Click through to Homelessness on the rise in the Inner West
Inner West Council 99% divested from fossil fuels Inner West Council on the brink of being completely divested from fossil fuels, with 99 per cent of its portfolio now invested in non-fossil fuel (NFF) funds. Click through to Inner West Council 99% divested from fossil fuels
New Inner West Council business award Council’s inaugural Ethical / Social Enterprise Award will be presented at the 2019 Inner West Business Awards. Click through to New Inner West Council business award
Council secures funding for Haberfield Library improvements Inner West Council has secured an $80,000 grant in the Metropolitan Grant Public Library Grant Program, through the State Library of NSW. Click through to Council secures funding for Haberfield Library improvements
Have your say on the Inner West Pride Centre Inner West Council wants to hear from residents on what services it could offer and ways of making it safe and accessible to the community. Click through to Have your say on the Inner West Pride Centre
Council and SES ‘Clean Up’ Iron Cove in time for EDGE GreenWay Inner West Council, Ashfield-Leichhardt State Emergency Service (SES) and local residents and creatives have used ingenuity and hard work to ‘Clean Up’ Iron Cove Bay in Lilyfield in time for EDGE Gree ... Click through to Council and SES ‘Clean Up’ Iron Cove in time for EDGE GreenWay
What's on at Inner West libraries in March Head along to one of the eight libraries within the Inner West Council area with something on for the young and for the older. Click through to What's on at Inner West libraries in March
Women in Business event Hear from and be inspired by successful women in business at this quarterly event. Click through to Women in Business event
State Government land-grab to leave Inner West millions short The State Government is leaving the Inner West in limbo about a proposed compulsory acquisition of Council-owned land in Tempe, which would create an annual $3 million hole in Council’s budget. Click through to State Government land-grab to leave Inner West millions short
Council says LGBTIQ are 'Welcome Here' Council is an official participant in ACON’s 'Welcome Here' project, which supports businesses and organisations to be visibly welcoming and inclusive of LGBTIQ communities. Click through to Council says LGBTIQ are 'Welcome Here'
Extra Sydney FC Game for Leichhardt Oval The Inner West has clearly impressed Sydney FC, with an announcement today that an extra Hyundai A-league game already added to the 2019 calendar – and it’s going to be a big one. Click through to Extra Sydney FC Game for Leichhardt Oval
Council’s draft busking policy Council’s new draft busking policy provides a framework to support artists and performers whilst ensuring their safety and that of the community. Click through to Council’s draft busking policy
Evening garbage collection in the Marrickville service area will save money and improve services Inner West Council will introduce a night-time garbage collection in former Marrickville Council area later this year, which will result in better services and significant cost savings. Click through to Evening garbage collection in the Marrickville service area will save money and improve services
2019 SecondHand Saturdays coming soon Council is helping residents to ‘Spark Joy’, declutter and join the sustainability movement at the annual mass-garage-sale event, SecondHand Saturdays. Click through to 2019 SecondHand Saturdays coming soon
Haberfield set for major boost Haberfield’s main streets and economy is set for a major boost with the Haberfield Centre and Library and Mervyn Fletcher Hall upgrade. Click through to Haberfield set for major boost
Michael Deegan appointed new Inner West CEO Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is pleased to announce that the highly experienced infrastructure chief and government leader Michael Deegan has accepted Council’s offer to become the new Chief Executive ... Click through to Michael Deegan appointed new Inner West CEO
Inner West hosts first ‘Living Lab’ Inner West Council’s Underwood Reserve in Summer Hill is hosting Australia’s first “Which Plant Where” Living Lab. Click through to Inner West hosts first ‘Living Lab’
Commuters short-changed by cuts to Balmain bus services Inner West Council has called on Transport for NSW to explain why changes to the 444 and 445 bus services have resulted in these services no longer travelling to Darling Street Wharf in East Balmain. Click through to Commuters short-changed by cuts to Balmain bus services
Celebrate 2019 International Women’s Day at Petersham Town Hall The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day event is ‘More Powerful Together’ and will focus on showcasing the successful women living and working in the Inner West. Click through to Celebrate 2019 International Women’s Day at Petersham Town Hall
2019 Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards now open Inner West Council’s annual Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards are now open. Click through to 2019 Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards now open
Residents urged to nominate a Sydney Harbour site for Clean Up Inner West Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to nominate and register an Inner West harbour Clean Up site. Click through to Residents urged to nominate a Sydney Harbour site for Clean Up
Drawing tools as art objects at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery will be transformed into a performance space for the intriguingly titled Pee in a Wetsuit or a Long Hot Spa? Click through to Drawing tools as art objects at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Library fine amnesty and transition to new services There has never been a better time to be a library member. Not only are Inner West Council libraries rolling out a new, improved digital management system but to celebrate, they are wiping out existin ... Click through to Library fine amnesty and transition to new services
Celebrate our local area at Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures Enjoy a day of free, fun activities and entertainment for the whole family at Ashfield’s own community event, Carnival of Cultures on Sunday, 24 February, 10am-4pm at Ashfield Park. Click through to Celebrate our local area at Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures
Inner West river groups welcome $200 million commitment to urban waterways Two of Sydney’s leading urban river advocacy groups have welcomed Federal Labor’s $200 million pledge to clean up our city’s waterways. Click through to Inner West river groups welcome $200 million commitment to urban waterways
Painting the Inner West “Sky Blue” Inner West Council will make sure the Inner West paints the town “Sky Blue” for two Sydney FC games at Leichhardt Oval in the New Year. Click through to Painting the Inner West “Sky Blue”
New installation to celebrate at Art Seat A composite artwork of almost 400 individual works on postcard sized boards is the latest installation to feature at Inner West Council’s Art Seat in Newtown. Click through to New installation to celebrate at Art Seat
A Decade of the Flying Bats at Chrissie Cotter Gallery The next exhibition to feature at Inner West Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery highlights the athleticism, friendships and sense of belonging embodied by the Flying Bats Women's Football Club (FBFC). ... Click through to A Decade of the Flying Bats at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
‘Love your life’ at Inner West Council’s Seniors Festival Find new ways to ‘Love your life’ by trying out one of the many activities or programs at the 2019 Inner West Seniors Festival. Click through to ‘Love your life’ at Inner West Council’s Seniors Festival
Free Author Talk: 'The House' by Helen Pitt Inner West Council’s library in Dulwich Hill will host award winning author Helen Pitt talking about her book, 'The House'. Click through to Free Author Talk: 'The House' by Helen Pitt
Small grants for resident groups Inner West Council has a new grant program, which aims to assist resident groups achieve positive things for their communities. Click through to Small grants for resident groups
2019 Inner West Citizens of the Year Inner West Council’s Citizen of the Year is super-volunteer, Jamie De Paulo. Click through to 2019 Inner West Citizens of the Year
Dawn Fraser Pool set to receive much-needed facelift Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has welcomed an announcement from the NSW government of a $2.2 million grant to help save the iconic Dawn Fraser Pool. Click through to Dawn Fraser Pool set to receive much-needed facelift
Celebrating seven years of Feel the Love Inner West Council will kick off Mardi Gras celebrations with events for all the community. Click through to Celebrating seven years of Feel the Love
Lunar New Year in the Inner West Inner West Council will celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig with a series of events culminating in the annual festival at Ashfield Civic Centre. Click through to Lunar New Year in the Inner West
Council to honour inspiring women Inner West Council is inviting nominations of inspiring women for an International Women's Day Honour Roll. Click through to Council to honour inspiring women
Inner West to trial child-friendly streets as urban playgrounds Inner West Council will trial a ‘Play Streets’ program, as part of the recently endorsed Recreation Needs Study: A Healthier Inner West. Click through to Inner West to trial child-friendly streets as urban playgrounds
Australia Day event in Enmore Park Inner West Council will mark Australia Day in Enmore Park with live entertainment, food and lots of free activities. Click through to Australia Day event in Enmore Park
Council won’t enforce Morrison’s fashion police proposal Mayor of the Inner West Darcy Byrne has dismissed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s proposed dress code at Citizenship Ceremonies. Click through to Council won’t enforce Morrison’s fashion police proposal
Entries now invited for the 2019 Built Environment Awards Submissions are now open for Inner West Council’s 2019 Built Environment Awards. Click through to Entries now invited for the 2019 Built Environment Awards
Marrickville Library reopens Marrickville Library reopened as usual at 9am on Thursday 3 January. It was temporarily closed after the building was broken into and vandalised over the holiday period. Click through to Marrickville Library reopens
Be part of EDGE at Leichhardt Town Hall Performers, groups and artists of all kinds are invited to apply to make Leichhardt Town Hall a cultural hub during April 2019, as part of EDGE Inner West Town Hall Activation. Click through to Be part of EDGE at Leichhardt Town Hall
New Balmain Leagues Club precinct plan set for exhibition Council will publicly exhibit amendments to the development control plan provisions for the Balmain Leagues Club precinct in Rozelle. Click through to New Balmain Leagues Club precinct plan set for exhibition
Council wards to adopt Aboriginal names Inner West Council has voted to rename all five wards within the Local Government Area to include Aboriginal names. Click through to Council wards to adopt Aboriginal names
Council to create Aboriginal Survival Memorials Council has voted to erect three Aboriginal Survival Memorials in the Inner West to commemorate the story of the Aboriginal peoples’ survival through the colonisation of this country. Click through to Council to create Aboriginal Survival Memorials
Council demystifies DAs for live music sector Inner West Council has today opened a new service to help live music venues with development applications. Click through to Council demystifies DAs for live music sector
Winners of 2018 Business Environment Awards The environmental achievements of more than 20 Inner West businesses were celebrated at the Council’s Business Environment Awards. Click through to Winners of 2018 Business Environment Awards
Council moves customer service online In the biggest breakthrough for customer service since the amalgamation, Inner West Council has introduced a new online customer service system that allows residents to make and track requests with th ... Click through to Council moves customer service online
Expressions of Interest for EDGE Inner West now open Inner West Council is seeking innovative and bold ideas for EDGE GreenWay and EDGE Sydenham, with up to $30,000 available for creative projects to shine a spotlight on the creativity of the inner west ... Click through to Expressions of Interest for EDGE Inner West now open
Latest community satisfaction survey results Inner West Council’s latest community satisfaction survey shows over ninety per cent of residents are satisfied with Council’s performance. Click through to Latest community satisfaction survey results
Council’s new pub protection program to make Vic on the Park heritage listing a priority Council will move to roll out its new heritage pub protection program after a report showed that many of the Inner West’s most historic hotels are not heritage listed. Click through to Council’s new pub protection program to make Vic on the Park heritage listing a priority
State Government playing games with Globe Preschool Inner West Council is calling out the State Government for trying to hospital pass blame for the closure of the award winning Globe Preschool. The Department of Education has issued an unworkable Expr ... Click through to State Government playing games with Globe Preschool
Richard Gill to be honoured through music festival and library Inner West Council will convene a meeting of Australian music luminaries and prominent cultural organisations to facilitate the establishment of a music festival to commemorate Australian musical icon ... Click through to Richard Gill to be honoured through music festival and library
Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carols Inner West Council invites everyone to join in the Christmas spirit at free carols in the park events in Ashfield and Leichhardt. Click through to Celebrate the festive season with Christmas carols
What’s on at the libraries in December Enjoy these events at Inner West Council’s libraries in December. To book, go to www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson or call 9335 2173. Click through to What’s on at the libraries in December
GreenWay recognised Council’s GreenWay Program has won the Planning Institute of Australia 2018 ‘Hard Won Victory’ Commendation Award for implementing the 5.8km urban green corridor in Sydney’s Inner West known as ‘The C ... Click through to GreenWay recognised
Strengthening multiculturalism in the Inner West Inner West Council will employ Multicultural Officer and develop a multicultural small grants program to help the community to celebrate its culture, as part of its new Multicultural Policy that will ... Click through to Strengthening multiculturalism in the Inner West
Council and community to discuss Australia Day Inner West Council will engage with its community about how to make 26 January a more respectful and inclusive day for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Click through to Council and community to discuss Australia Day
Council tells Sydney Airport: No increase to caps, no changes to curfew Long-suffering Inner West residents should not bear the brunt of increased aircraft activity and noise, according to Council’s submission to the Preliminary Draft Master Plan (PDMP) for Sydney Airport ... Click through to Council tells Sydney Airport: No increase to caps, no changes to curfew
Iconic mural headed for heritage listing Inner West Council has voted unanimously to nominate for heritage listing the iconic and much-loved The Crescent mural in Annandale, eight years after the idea was first mooted. Click through to Iconic mural headed for heritage listing
Inner West streets turn Green Inner West Council has entered into a contract to systematically replace street lights in residential streets with new LED lights that will use much less power, save ratepayers money and reduce carbon ... Click through to Inner West streets turn Green
Statement regarding ARCCO and the Bower Inner West Council has no involvement or statutory responsibility in the running of Addison Road Community Centre. This is a matter for the ARCC board. The Mayor, Darcy Byrne, has indicated the compli ... Click through to Statement regarding ARCCO and the Bower
Council pushes ahead with Callan Park swim site The day residents can once again swim in Iron Cove Bay is one step closer after Councillors voted to confirm the seawall area west of Callan Park Beach as its preferred swim site. Click through to Council pushes ahead with Callan Park swim site
2018 Inner West Business Environment Awards Inner West Council’s Business Environment Awards is on Wednesday, 28 November at Camperdown Commons. Click through to 2018 Inner West Business Environment Awards
Inner West to launch a War on Waste Food and Garden Organics recycling service is set to feature in the Inner West Council’s very own War on Waste, following the adoption of Council’s draft Zero Waste Strategy for the community. Click through to Inner West to launch a War on Waste
Long-awaited skate park closer to reality The long search for a suitable location for a new skate park, servicing the north of the local government area, could be over. Click through to Long-awaited skate park closer to reality
Ashfield Aquatic Centre upgrade set to forge ahead Inner West Council has appointed a tenderer for the construction of a state-of -the-art Aquatic Centre in Ashfield. Click through to Ashfield Aquatic Centre upgrade set to forge ahead
Western Harbour Tunnel fails the test Inner West Council has made a detailed submission to the Government in opposition to the Western Harbour Tunnel. Click through to Western Harbour Tunnel fails the test
Big News for Small Bars Inner West Council is excited to announce new changes that make it easier to open a small bar in Leichhardt, Annandale, Rozelle, Lilyfield, Balmain and Birchgrove. Click through to Big News for Small Bars
Council installs rainbow Pride Seats to recognise LGBTIQ community advocates Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has unveiled seven rainbow Pride Seats, which recognise Council’s unwavering support for the LGBTIQ community. Click through to Council installs rainbow Pride Seats to recognise LGBTIQ community advocates
Council demands answers from White Ribbon Inner West Council is seeking a commitment from the White Ribbon Foundation Australia that they will maintain their support of women’s reproductive rights, or it will withdraw support and funding from ... Click through to Council demands answers from White Ribbon
Council gives everyone a sporting chance Inner West Council will establish an Office of Sport as part of an on-going commitment to creating a healthier community and boosting sporting clubs. Click through to Council gives everyone a sporting chance
Council achievements in improved services and savings recognised Inner West Council’s continued efforts to harmonise and improve services were recognised last week with a citation for “advancing it’s procurement performance and maturity”. The Inner West Council ... Click through to Council achievements in improved services and savings recognised
2018-19 Council grants announced Ninety one Inner West community projects have received more than $350,000 in Council funding, as part of the Inner West Council 2018-19 Grant Program. Click through to 2018-19 Council grants announced
Council seeks State and Federal contributions to fund Dawn Fraser Pool Inner West Councillors have unanimously passed a motion to adopt the new master plan for Dawn Fraser Baths and will ask the State and Federal Governments for urgent funding for a heritage restoration ... Click through to Council seeks State and Federal contributions to fund Dawn Fraser Pool
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. Click through to Developer brings Lords Road back to the table
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 ... Click through to Council demands NSW Government stop raiding its budget to fund State services
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