Western Sydney
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 16 recent meetings, including 15 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 10 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Projects and capital works, Woodward Park, Austral.
- Meetings
- 16
- Substantive
- 15
- Articles
- 10
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Liverpool defers $729,500 library funding while carrying over $21.95m in works
The proposed Libraries and Museum Services allocation will return to the Governance Committee after analysis of cash reserves and the long-term financial plan.
Netball will remain at Woodward Park until an agreeable alternative is established, with affected sporting codes to be consulted.
Religious organisations may receive a lower community-facility hire fee category, subject to public exhibition and final adoption.
Road maintenance capacity is being increased through new equipment and recruitment, with more proactive inspections expected as vacancies are filled.
Residents can comment on proposed street names in Bradfield and Edmondson Park during 28-day exhibitions.
Articles
Liverpool defers $729,500 library funding while carrying over $21.95m in works
The proposed Libraries and Museum Services allocation will return to the Governance Committee after analysis of cash reserves and the long-term financial plan.
Liverpool park project budget jumps $6.698m as asbestos costs mount
Liverpool City Council has approved an extra $6,698,000 for external park and open-space works after project costs rose by $6.7 million, mainly because of asbestos remediation.
Liverpool recruits three workers as pothole repairs miss one-in-five safety target
Liverpool City Council has replaced its two pothole trucks, commissioned a Jetpatcher and ordered new attachments as it fills three road-maintenance vacancies.
Liverpool council adds trucks, crew and equipment to pothole repairs
Only 80 per cent of reported potholes were made safe within three days over the past year, prompting new vehicles, a Jetpatcher and recruitment for three road-maintenance roles.
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.
Decisions
Woodward Park Plan of Management adopted
Council adopted the Woodward Park Plan of Management and classified the land containing the netball courts as general community use. It directed that affected sporting groups, particularly netball, continue to be consulted and that netball remain at Woodward Park until a suitable alternative is agreed.
Provides a framework for future use of Woodward Park while protecting the current netball arrangement during ongoing planning.
Liverpool infrastructure project budget increased
Council noted a $6.7 million project-cost escalation, mainly due to asbestos remediation, and approved an additional $6,698,000 from the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2018 for external park and open-space components, allocated in 2027/2028. The CEO was authorised to finalise negotiations and execute a contract within the approved budget.
The increase affects the cost and delivery of a major Liverpool City Centre park and open-space project.
Capital works funding partly deferred
Council approved carrying $21,951,275 of remaining 2025/2026 capital-works budgets into 2026/2027. Consideration of a further $729,500 allocation for Libraries and Museum Services was deferred for a report on cash reserves and the long-term financial plan.
Most approved capital works can continue, while the additional library and museum funding remains unresolved.
Issues
Budget, rates and governance
Religious organisation hire fees proposed for reduction
Projects and capital works
Park and Infrastructure Delivery Committee established
Funding and grants
Capital works funding partly deferred
Community services and facilities
Capital works funding partly deferred
Roads, traffic and parking
Alternative Fifteenth Avenue proposal advanced
Waste, water and environment
Released overland flow path study for public exhibition
Topics
Community grants and sponsorship
Council approved $12,000 in community grants and $27,676.69 in community sponsorships for local programs and events, including CORE Community Services, Carers for Kids NSW, Festival of Chariots, Ganeshotsava and Care for a Walk?
The funding supports community events, carers, families and health-related activities. A further report will examine increasing funding for long-standing community events.
Graffiti and vandalism prevention
Council directed an investigation into lighting, technology and other cost-effective measures to deter vandalism and graffiti at parks, including Local Park 2 in Austral and Cameron Park in Wattle Grove. Further discussion is scheduled for the September Governance Committee meeting.
Residents may see proposed prevention measures in parks with recurring damage, alongside analysis of installation and maintenance costs.
Street names proposed
Council endorsed public exhibition of Norma Street and Ingham Avenue for a new subdivision at 475 Badgerys Creek Road, Bradfield, and Nakhoul Street for a subdivision at Lot 3 DP 1275478 McFarlane Road, Edmondson Park. Proposed names will then be referred to the NSW Geographical Names Board.
Residents can comment during the 28-day exhibition periods before names are formally approved.
South West Sydney Academy of Sport partnership
Council confirmed ongoing support for the South West Sydney Academy of Sport for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 and agreed to re-enter a memorandum of understanding setting out service obligations and Council contributions.
Maintains Council support for sporting development and services delivered through the Academy.
Ireland Park masterplan deferred
Consideration of the Ireland Park Master Plan was deferred to the September Governance Committee meeting following further consultation with Liverpool Rangers Soccer Club.
The final plan for Ireland Park has not yet been settled.
Waste disposal and illegal dumping
Council raised concerns that rising State-set landfill disposal fees are increasing pressure on households, businesses and councils and may contribute to illegal dumping. It supported reducing the metropolitan waste levy and increasing State grants, and noted the NSW asbestos disposal trial commencing in 2027.
The issue concerns disposal costs, illegal dumping and future access to free asbestos-waste collection for eligible households.
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.
Places
Woodward Park
Plan of Management adopted; netball use protected pending a suitable alternative.
Austral
Local Park 2 identified as experiencing recurring vandalism and graffiti.
Edmondson Park
Nakhoul Street proposed for a new subdivision; land at 45 Dalmatia Avenue approved for purchase for road and public recreation.
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.
Projects
NSW Geographical Names Board
Will consider formal approval of proposed street names.
Origin Energy
Providing the interim electricity arrangement through 31 December 2026.
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.