Inner West Sydney
Inner West Council
Inner West Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 19 recent meetings, including 15 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 10 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Waste, water and environment, Marrickville, Newtown.
- Meetings
- 19
- Substantive
- 15
- Articles
- 10
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
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.
Potential change to development design standards for future projects.
Possible future naming of Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre as the Richard Scolyer Aquatic Centre.
New community governance structure for GreenWay planning and management.
Potential pedestrian safety improvements near Smidmore Street and parking changes in Trafalgar Lane.
Articles
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.
Decisions
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
Marrickville, transport and park-related investigations progressed
Waste, water and environment
Electricity procurement through SSROC PEERS
Projects and capital works
Electricity procurement through SSROC PEERS
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
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.
Community garden and park maintenance matters
Council dealt with concerns about the Whites Creek Valley Park fence and ongoing maintenance issues at Spindlers Park, including communication with nearby residents.
Impacts park users, nearby residents and community garden groups.
Utility and substation impacts in Leichhardt
Council sought explanations from Ausgrid about intensified works, tree removal and contractor activity in Waratah Street.
Directly relevant to residents affected by construction noise, access and environmental impacts.
TfNSW involvement in local road design
Multiple items relied on TfNSW advice, including support for at-grade treatments, line-marking standards, and review of speed limit reduction proposals.
Residents may see design changes where state road standards or TfNSW views affect what Council can implement.
Traffic impacts near school precincts
Council acknowledged concerns about queueing and vehicle movements around the school precinct on Lilyfield Road after slip lane removal.
Families and school communities are likely to be most affected by changes to intersection layout and traffic flow.
Design Excellence LEP amendment deferred
Council deferred the planning proposal to amend clause 6.9 Design Excellence in Inner West LEP 2022 to June 2026 for a further report explaining the role of a Design Review Panel when Council is not the consent authority.
Delays a planning rule change affecting major residential development assessment.
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
Cooks River Alliance
Community stakeholder discussed for involvement in the broader flood study.
Parkrun Australia
Working with Council on potential Junior Parkrun
Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Raised questions and support regarding cycleway and crossing design details.
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.
Next steps
Meetings