Western Sydney
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 15 recent meetings, including 14 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 16 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Projects and capital works, Austral, Edmondson Park.
- Meetings
- 15
- Substantive
- 14
- Articles
- 16
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
M7 Middleton Drive Extension hits $9.97 million funding shortfall
The $17.28 million remaining cost is nearly $10 million above the project’s original budget, with funding advice expected in January or February 2027.
The Fifteenth Avenue design remains contested, with Council seeking a $239 million additional government contribution and advocating changes to reduce local impacts.
The M7 Middleton Drive Extension has an estimated $9.97 million funding shortfall, putting construction timing at risk until funding is secured.
Residents will be able to comment on proposed Serbian-themed street names in Edmondson Park during a 28-day exhibition.
Wianamatta may replace Badgerys Creek as the preferred suburb name, subject to state processes and any required consultation.
Articles
M7 Middleton Drive Extension hits $9.97 million funding shortfall
The $17.28 million remaining cost is nearly $10 million above the project’s original budget, with funding advice expected in January or February 2027.
Fifteenth Avenue redesign: Liverpool Council seeks extra $239m for six-lane boulevard
Liverpool City Council voted 6-4 to reject the June TfNSW design and seek an extra $239 million for a six-lane Fifteenth Avenue transit boulevard.
Liverpool Council backs fortnightly meetings at $154,113 cost
Liverpool councillors approved approximately $154,113 from the General Fund for more frequent meetings from September, subject to an August Code of Meeting Practice change.
Liverpool locks in 2026-27 fees, charges and budget for 1 July start
Liverpool City Council has adopted its 2026-27 budget, fees and charges, capital works program and long-term financial plan after considering submissions from public exhibition.
Liverpool Council restores July 2025 meeting rules after November changes are dropped
Liverpool City Council has rescinded its November 2025 code changes and brought back the Code of Meeting Practice adopted on 23 July 2025, after a foreshadowed push for public exhibition and two meetings a month did not proceed.
Cabramatta Creek flood maps opened for 28-day public exhibition
Liverpool councillors have sent the draft Cabramatta Creek Overland Flow Path Study and flood maps out for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with a further report to come back after feedback is received.
Liverpool Council opens budget, rates plan and reserve changes for comment
Liverpool City Council has put its draft 2026-27 budget, fees and charges, and long-term financial plan on exhibition for 28 days, with $1.075 million in reallocations and funding flagged for parks services and Ernie Smith Reserve.
Liverpool Council moves 19 May meeting to 18 May and asks for budget modelling
Liverpool City Council has moved its ordinary meeting to Monday 18 May 2026 at 6pm and directed the CEO to model changes to budget, waste, parks and reserve funding.
Liverpool visitor economy plan moves to public exhibition
Liverpool's Governance Committee has advanced the draft Visitor Economy Strategy 2026-2030, with councillors to provide comments during exhibition before the plan returns to Council for adoption.
Liverpool approves Technology One contract for new ERP system
An extraordinary council meeting backed the software contract 6-4 and kept detailed submission material confidential for commercial reasons.
Liverpool adopts Woodward Park masterplan and starts search for long-term investment
The revised design masterplan for Woodward Park has been adopted, with council also set to look for alternate sites for affected user groups and run an expression of interest process for future investment.
Liverpool rejects proposed Indian myna trapping program
A notice of motion seeking a dedicated trapping program and $15,000 for online training was lost at Liverpool City Council’s 29 April meeting.
Decisions
Alternative Fifteenth Avenue proposal advanced
Council rejected the current June 2026 TfNSW Fifteenth Avenue design, requested a redesign to reduce community impacts and construction costs, sought an additional $239 million in government funding, and approved a $50,000 General Fund communications campaign.
The corridor's future design, construction impacts and delivery timetable remain subject to further advocacy and government decisions.
Wianamatta endorsed as preferred suburb name
Council supported Wianamatta as the preferred name for the suburb currently known as Badgerys Creek and will refer the proposal to the NSW Geographical Names Board, subject to any required consultation.
The proposed name would affect addresses, services and public identity in the airport-area suburb.
Edmondson Park street names proceed to exhibition
Council approved public exhibition of 21 Serbian-themed street names for Edmondson Park, followed by referral to the Geographical Names Board.
Residents will have a formal opportunity to comment before the names can be approved and gazetted.
Issues
Budget, rates and governance
Fifteenth Avenue design and formal response process
Projects and capital works
Lurnea proceeds motion lost
Funding and grants
Alternative Fifteenth Avenue proposal advanced
Roads, traffic and parking
Alternative Fifteenth Avenue proposal advanced
Community services and facilities
Deferred Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre cost update
Waste, water and environment
Released overland flow path study for public exhibition
Topics
Rates discount for Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans
Council noted that current law does not permit a rates discount for serving Australian Defence Force personnel or veterans beyond existing pensioner arrangements, and considered extending the existing discount to non-pensioner veterans.
Veterans seeking a council-rates concession may not currently qualify, and any change would require consideration within legal limits.
Open space maintenance and grass-cutting standards
Council did not adopt the draft Open Space Maintenance and Grass Cutting Service Standard Policy. The CEO must revise it after considering public submissions and operational advice, then bring it back for consideration.
Residents will not yet have a final adopted standard for grass cutting and open-space maintenance, and the revised policy may change service expectations.
Sydney Metro acquisition at Elizabeth Drive
Council deferred the report on compulsory acquisition of part of Elizabeth Drive, Badgerys Creek, for Sydney Metro railway purposes until further information and valuations are provided.
The deferral delays Council's consideration of land impacts and compensation-related information associated with the railway project.
Community grants funding
Council approved $20,000 GST-exclusive funding under the Community Grants Program for a listed community project, with the available excerpt identifying Heart2Help Inc as the applicant.
Community grant funding supports local organisations and projects, although the excerpt does not provide the complete project details.
Sinozich Reserve delivery planning
Council resolved to pursue a funding strategy and regular progress reporting for Sinozich Reserve, including developer contributions and possible Long Term Financial Plan commitments.
The action is intended to clarify when Edmondson Park residents may receive the planned sporting and recreation facilities.
Planning proposal progressing to post-exhibition decision
Council is considering a planning proposal after a Gateway Determination and public exhibition that attracted no submissions or government-agency objections. A post-exhibition report is scheduled for 29 July 2026.
The proposal may affect future land use and development, but the extracted minutes do not identify the site or proposed change.
Neighbourhood-level service-demand monitoring
Council has set up geographical reporting areas covering customer, Mayoral and Councillor requests, with monthly reporting to the Executive and councillors.
Residents’ service issues will be monitored by area, with data potentially informing resource reprioritisation.
Land acquisition for Fifteenth Avenue upgrade
The committee considered compulsory acquisition of Council land parcels by Transport for NSW for Section 1 of the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade Project at West Hoxton.
Land acquisition may affect Council assets, road delivery and nearby residents or property owners.
Places
Austral
Proposed accessible playground in a growth area
Edmondson Park
Proposed Serbian-themed street names
Fifteenth Avenue
Alternative six-lane transit boulevard proposal and planned upgrade corridor
Liverpool
Subject of the Liverpool 2050 strategic vision.
CT Lewis Centre
Subject of a notice of motion about suspending sale-related actions and reviewing the appointment of selling agent CBRE.
George Street
Part of the Liverpool upgrades project discussed by the committee.
Moore Street
Part of the Liverpool upgrades project discussed by the committee.
Carnes Hill
Localities included in Council’s geographical reporting areas and service-demand monitoring.
Projects
NSW Geographical Names Board
State body to consider the proposed Wianamatta suburb name and Edmondson Park street names.
Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade Project
Major road project involving land acquisition, design options and a future formal Council response.
Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
Set the maximum fee range used for councillor and mayoral fees.
Autism Advisory and Support Service
Recipient of a $15,000 matching grant.
Liverpool 2050
Long-term city strategy being developed to 2050.
Office of Local Government
Will receive a referral for independent investigation into the CBRE appointment circumstances.
WSROC
Council decided to discontinue membership.
FoWSA
Council decided to discontinue membership.