Inner West Sydney
Inner West Council
Inner West Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 22 recent meetings, including 16 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 11 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Waste, water and environment, Marrickville, Newtown.
- Meetings
- 22
- Substantive
- 16
- Articles
- 11
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Precinct 75 work zones approved for St Peters, with developer paying reinstatement costs
P75 Investments must pay Works Zone fees, parking signage and the reinstatement of Mary Street and Edith Street after Precinct 75 construction.
Road closures will affect Dulwich Hill on 20 September 2026.
New parking restrictions will apply near a Marrickville primary school, Alberto Street in Lilyfield, Samuel Street in Tempe and selected streets in Croydon and Balmain.
The Morris Street parking scheme will not be extended immediately, while broader Summer Hill parking planning is proposed.
Residents will receive further consultation on the deferred Lords Road and Davies Street parking scheme.
Articles
Precinct 75 work zones approved for St Peters, with developer paying reinstatement costs
P75 Investments must pay Works Zone fees, parking signage and the reinstatement of Mary Street and Edith Street after Precinct 75 construction.
Inner West Council backs LEP amendment on design excellence
Inner West Council endorsed a proposal to amend Clause 6.9 Design Excellence in the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022 at its 16 June meeting, sending the change to the minister for a Gateway Determination.
Inner West Council backs amended Newtown traffic-calming design
Inner West Council approved a revised Wells Street design in Newtown on 15 June after Transport for NSW rejected the original raised thresholds and backed an at-grade treatment instead.
Inner West trims capital works budget by $19.5 million
Inner West Council has lifted its projected operating surplus to $520,000 while cutting its capital works program from $119.6 million to $100.1 million at its 19 May meeting.
Raised pedestrian and bike crossing backed for Marrickville Road at Sydney Street
Inner West Council’s Local Transport Forum has approved the detailed design for a raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing at the Marrickville intersection after consultation with nearby residents and businesses.
Inner West backs 2026 Christmas program with decorations, grants and Light Up Fest
Seasonal decorations will roll out from mid-November, with new feature installations planned for Dulwich Hill Station Plaza, Leichhardt Town Hall, Annandale and Alex Trevallion Plaza.
Inner West to exhibit draft affordable housing policy for public comment in May
A draft policy aimed at shaping affordable rental housing outcomes across the Inner West will go on exhibition for at least 35 days, with feedback due back to councillors in August.
Inner West Council defers Great Inner West Walk for redesign
Inner West Council has pushed the Great Inner West Walk report to August 2026 and asked for a redesign around one continuous route and a new advisory committee.
Inner West flood committee opens meetings to public speakers
Inner West Council’s Flood Management Advisory Committee unanimously changed its rules so residents can speak on agenda items at the start of meetings, then received an update on the South Marrickville Flood Study covering about 6,500 residents and business owners.
Inner West Council backs $20,000 Bondi recovery donation
Inner West Council voted to donate $20,000 to the Unite for Bondi Appeal and will identify the money in its next quarterly budget review.
Inner West keeps Warren Road parking unchanged, orders review of laneway restrictions
Inner West Council’s transport forum kept parking unchanged at the rear of No. 43 Warren Road, Marrickville, and asked officers to look at stronger restrictions at the laneway bend and at Church Street/Unnamed Lane.
Decisions
Marrickville school parking controls approved
New school safety controls were approved outside St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, including an illegal-footpath-blocking warning sign and an 18-metre No Stopping restriction.
The controls target afternoon pick-up safety and driveway access.
Robert Street walking and cycling path advanced
A northern separated pedestrian and cycle path on Robert Street was supported for inclusion in the Capital Works program, subject to detailed design and community consultation. The southern side remains the preferred long-term cycleway alignment.
The project could improve walking and cycling connections but will require further decisions about land ownership, parking, driveways and bus stops.
Dulwich Hill Festival closures supported
Temporary full road closures for the Dulwich Hill Festival on 20 September 2026 were supported, subject to the required temporary road closure application and conditions.
The closures will change local vehicle access, parking and traffic arrangements during the event.
Design Excellence LEP Amendment endorsed
Council endorsed a planning proposal to amend Clause 6.9 Design Excellence in Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022.
Affects how major developments are assessed and the quality of future building design in the Inner West.
Wells Street and Commodore Street / John Street raised thresholds approved with design changes
Detailed design Plan No. 10394 for two raised asphalt thresholds in Newtown was approved, but only after amendments to replace the raised thresholds with at-grade thresholds, remove piano keys, and remove speed hump warning signs. TfNSW advised it did not support the proposed raised thresholds and preferred an at-grade flush stamped asphalt treatment.
Newtown residents should expect a modified traffic-calming design rather than the originally proposed raised thresholds, which may affect vehicle noise, drainage and local traffic movement.
Liberty Street at Railway Avenue pedestrian and cyclist crossing approved with signage and marking changes
Detailed design Plan No. 10381 for an at-grade pedestrian and cyclist crossing in Stanmore was approved subject to replacing the proposed 'CYCLIST' signs with W8-32 signs and removing the speed cushion on the southbound lane. TfNSW also advised Council to follow AS 1742 line-marking requirements for consistency.
Stanmore residents and road users will get a safer crossing treatment, but with changes to signage and removal of the southbound speed cushion.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Robert Street walking and cycling path advanced
Waste, water and environment
Electricity procurement through SSROC PEERS
Projects and capital works
Robert Street walking and cycling path advanced
Budget, rates and governance
Electricity procurement through SSROC PEERS
Funding and grants
Weed management and sponsorship policies adopted
Planning, development and housing
Draft Inner West Affordable Housing Policy to go on public exhibition
Topics
Lords Road and Davies Street parking scheme deferred
The previous decision on the Lords Road and Davies Street resident parking scheme was deferred for further investigation and consultation on longer weekday hours, seven-day operation and one-hour parking on Davies Street.
Residents will have another opportunity to influence the proposed parking controls before a future report returns.
No Parking restriction approved near Francis Street and Fletcher Street
Council approved full-time No Parking restrictions on the eastern side of the cul-de-sac near Francis Street and Fletcher Street, with signage costs payable by the applicant.
The restriction is intended to maintain driveway and off-street parking access for nearby residences.
Short-stay spaces approved on John Street, Croydon
Council approved two short-stay parking spaces on John Street, Croydon, with ‘1/4P 7am-10am Monday-Saturday’ restrictions.
The spaces are intended to prevent vehicles illegally parking across driveways near Croydon Road.
Webbs Avenue parking bay request to be investigated
Council officers will investigate a request for line-marked parking bays in Webbs Avenue, Ashfield.
The investigation may address disputes over residents reserving an otherwise shared parking space.
Possible education campaign for honeycomb road markings
Council officers will consider an education campaign explaining honeycomb road markings on Illawarra Road and other high-pedestrian-activity streets.
The campaign could clarify that the markings signal a changed road environment but do not themselves impose a new legal speed limit.
Mayor's tribute items and community recognitions
Council considered mayoral minutes recognising Professor Richard Scolyer, Shane Teehan, and a summit on poker machine harm, plus a proposal to rename Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre in Scolyer’s honour.
These decisions affect civic recognition, naming, and community messaging around public health and local legacy.
Major residential development panel update
Council received the quarterly update on the panel’s operation, development assessment performance and housing delivery activity, and endorsed updated terms of reference.
Relevant to residents monitoring development approvals and housing delivery performance.
Property and infrastructure acquisitions
Council authorised steps to acquire Ausgrid land at 30 Brighton Street, Petersham and reviewed confidentiality arrangements after acquisition.
May affect local utility land use and future infrastructure planning.
Places
Marrickville
Location for the proposed art alley and pedestrian safety issues.
Newtown
Wells Street, Commodore Street and John Street design changes
Warburton Street
Proposed kerb blister near Illawarra Road, Marrickville
Centennial Street
Temporary full closure for festival access management
Schwebel Street
Proposed angled parking changes near Station Street and Leofrene Avenue
Little Brighton Street
Proposed no-parking zone increase near Station Street
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Proposed renaming in honour of Professor Richard Scolyer.
Wells Street
Raised thresholds design approved with modifications
Projects
Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Cycling advocacy group involved in the Robert Street alignment discussion
Cooks River Alliance
Community stakeholder discussed for involvement in the broader flood study.
Parkrun Australia
Working with Council on potential Junior Parkrun
Design Plan No. 10394
Detailed design for Wells Street / Commodore Street / John Street works
Design Plan No. 10381
Detailed design for Liberty Street at Railway Avenue crossing
Design Plan No. 10387
Detailed design for Eaton Street at Gladstone Street works
Good Time Beer Co.
Applicant for the 2026 Beer, Footy and Food Festival
FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Limited
Selected contractor for the aquatic centre Stage 2 project.