The health & wellbeing of our residents & staff are our number 1 priority. With this in mind, our Administration Centre & many facilities are closed. Please conduct business with Council by phone 9839 6000 or website. See our #covid19australia response - blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Healt…

It's a difficult time to be in business right. Today join us at 1.30 pm for a free webinar that will provide support & education for local business owners in making the decisions required to survive the #COVID19Aus. Register at bit.ly/2R2VLoy

#StayHome these holidays. Whether you’re planning Easter, Ramadan, Passover or other important celebrations this month, please remember to #StayHome and help us stop the spread of #COVID19. For the latest COVID-19 advice, visit preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

The NSW Government is increasing testing in Blacktown Local Government area due to a small number of community transmission cases and the source has not been identified. If you have symptoms call your GP or 1800 022 222 (healthdirect) or visit one of the public COVID-19 clinics.

From 1 July 2020, all development applications submitted to Council need to be lodged online via the NSW Planning Portal. So for your next project, visit planningportal.nsw.gov.au #planningportal #DAs #development

Today our Administration Centre reopened to the public following the installation of sneeze screens. There are some changes to keep you and our staff safe. Learn about the changes here: bit.ly/30oRAcu #BlacktownCityCouncil #reopened

Blacktown City Council (NSW) are seeking a Project Officer – Plans of Management. Be responsible for preparing, reviewing and updating plans of management for the community land within Blacktown City and for Crown land managed by the Council. APPLY NOW! bit.ly/3ICQga0

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It's open, BARC, the Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre. BARC is the largest council facility of its type in the southern hemisphere and is a one-stop shop for domestic animal rehoming in Western Sydney. A home for good from Blacktown City Council.

In Blacktown City, winning ideas from local school students, creating an action plan to improve waterway health in the Blacktown Big Ideas Challenge. Joey, the Leak Detection Dog showing how Sydney Water is solving water challenges locally. Future Anything Sydney Water

From the Mayor of Blacktown City, Tony Bleasdale, “The protection of residents from aircraft noise is a concern I take very seriously. This is particularly significant, given that Western Sydney Airport will operate without a night time curfew on flight movements.”

Mayor Tony Bleasdale and Council CEO Kerry Robinson at the Independent Toll Review hearings today. In Blacktown, our people, our businesses are amongst the most tolled in the country This is plainly unfair and we see there is an opportunity to provide them with relief.

Today I was present as Premier Chris Minns spoke about his 1st 100 Days in Govt. Blacktown City & Western Sydney on the Premier’s mind, in Riverstone yesterday announcing school upgrades. I'll keep talking to Chris and his Government to deliver for the people we both represent

Our local Filipino community would be proud of this bit.ly/3Ke7FI5! Head on down to Warrick Lane & watch the games on the big screen. Fuel up from a range of food vendors within the Blacktown City area. Free parking @ Warrick Lane . Game list bit.ly/BlacktownLiveS…

The NSW Parliament is conducting an inquiry into "Current and future public transport needs in Western Sydney". Well-planned and delivered public transport can connect and unite communities. We highly encourage all to make a submission via the link below. bit.ly/45iVamA

A man from Bligh Park has been fined $4,000 by Blacktown City Council for illegally dumping household renovation waste in Rouse Hill. Avoid a fine by disposing of the items lawfully at one of our local waste facilities at Marsden Park, South Windsor, Seven Hills or Eastern Creek.

The NSW Government needs to hear from you on how you want to see the land and water at Prospect Reservoir opened up for recreation, whether that be walking, cycling, sailing, dragon boat racing or swimming. Please answer their survey here via this link: bit.ly/3RpAHc8

Yesterday Blacktown City Mayor, Tony Bleasdale met with Premier Chris Minns , and a range of Sydney Mayors to discuss the need to find solutions to our current housing crisis. Planning Minister Paul Scully MP and Housing Minister Rose Jackson were also present.

A Blacktown City Council statement regarding community asbestos concerns – you can read it here on the Blacktown City Council website: bit.ly/48jJlNS

Councillor Brad Bunting is the new Mayor of Blacktown City, following a meeting of Blacktown City Council. An election was required, following the passing of Tony Bleasdale OAM. Councillor Chris Quilkey remains Deputy Mayor.