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Blacktown City Council
NSW's most populous local government area — around 438,800 people across about 54 suburbs of Greater Western Sydney, from Blacktown and Mount Druitt to fast-growing Marsden Park and The Ponds. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, roads, libraries, pools, early learning, development — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
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See all →Things Blacktown City Council wants your say on right now. Your view counts for more before the deadline.
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Have Your Say on Economic development strategy: Discussion paper
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The Sargents Centre
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Public Exhibition of draft Plan of Management for Alpha Park
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Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
2025–26 rate peg: 5.9%
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 4 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyBlacktown's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
9 of 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you, by ward — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Brad Bunting (Labor)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: (02) 5300 6000
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~438,800 (2024)
Open →What's happening
18 updatesAuto-collected from Blacktown City Council's public channels and drafted in plain language (pending review).
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Sydney Plan strengthens case for better Western Sydney transport
Published on 13 August 2026 Mayor of Blacktown City Council, Brad Bunting, has welcomed the NSW Government’s new 20-year plan for Sydney and its focus on bringing more jobs closer to people living in Western Sydney. Mayor Bunting said the Sydney Plan reinforced the need to connect Western Sydney’s growing communities with its future employment centres.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Have Your Say on Economic development strategy: Discussion paper
About the project We have prepared the Economic development strategy: Discussion paper (Discussion paper).
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
The Last Splash to celebrate 65 years of Blacktown Aquatic Centre
Published on 07 September 2026 Free entry, giveaways, a party atmosphere and more will be on offer at Blacktown Aquatic Centre on Saturday 10 October as the community marks changing times for a favourite place to swim.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
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Blacktown Quarter advances with public space wider than Martin Place
Published on 04 September 2026 Blacktown City Council has welcomed two important planning steps which bring the $2. 5 billion Blacktown Quarter project closer to delivery.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
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Bushcare - 30 years of getting hands dirty for Blacktown’s bushland
Published on 27 August 2026 Thirty years after residents first joined with Blacktown City Council to care for local bushland, Bushcare volunteers are still pulling weeds, collecting native seed, restoring bushland and creating vital habitat for birds, animals and insects across the city.
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Free-for-all fun: party at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton
Published on 25 August 2026 People of all ages are invited to a day of free activities on Saturday 26 September at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton to celebrate a milestone in 2026. Enjoy a free swim, a slice of birthday cake and a party atmosphere in honour of 20 years since the venue expanded.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Construction underway on expanded Mount Druitt PCYC
Published on 19 August 2026 Construction is underway to double the size of the Mount Druitt Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) at Shalvey and deliver more life-changing programs for young people.
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Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope to host indoor bowls championships
Published on 05 August 2026 A national bowls championships will be held in Sydney for the first time in 45 years when more than 300 participants meet at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope this month. The Australian Indoor Bias Bowls National Championships will open on Tuesday 25 August as players, officials and spectators from across the country enjoy a week of top competition.
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Blacktown City celebrates multicultural champions
Published on 01 September 2026 Three outstanding contributions to inclusion and community harmony have been recognised at the Blacktown City Multicultural Awards. In a community of 460,000 people representing more than 180 nationalities, the awards recognise people and organisations whose work helps build connections across Blacktown City.
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- Have your say
The Review of Environmental Factors for the Mount Druitt town centre works
The reimagined Mount Druitt town centre is a Council investment to improve access to the town centre and provide an exciting space for the growing community.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
The Sargents Centre
Request for Proposal (RFP) for program and office space in The Sargents Centre, 9-13 First Avenue, Blacktown. The facility was specifically developed for use by disability services and members of the community living with disability.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Public Exhibition of draft Plan of Management for Alpha Park
Public Exhibition of draft Plan of Management for Alpha Park In Alpha Park, we want to create, enhance, and sustain a precinct of community land with natural areas, inclusive cultural opportunities and well-maintained recreation facilities that encourage the participation of all communities and can be enjoyed well into the future.
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- Have your say
Public notice of proposed laneway closure
Public notice of laneway closure In accordance with the Roads Act 1993 , as amended, Council gives notice of its intention to close laneway 8629 – Summerfield Avenue, Quakers Hill Subject Laneway Location Purpose L
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- Have your say
Tallawong Reserve and Rosenthal Park
Blacktown City is home to many beautiful parks, gardens, recreation areas and playgrounds. As part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program, the NSW Government funded a number of transformational projects, delivered by Blacktown City Council.
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- Have your say
Green spaces across Blacktown LGA
Blacktown City is home to many beautiful parks, gardens, recreation areas and playgrounds. As part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program, the NSW Government funded a number of transformational projects delivered by Blacktown City Council.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Community Infrastructure (Aquatic/Community Centres) in Blacktown
Blacktown is home to many aquatic facilities and community centres.
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- Policy
Blacktown City Council releases first $1 billion draft budget
The draft 2026/27 Operational Plan and Budget proposes $1.011 billion in spending — the first time the council's budget has exceeded $1 billion — including $292.2M of major capital works.
What this means for you: The council put its draft plans and budget on public exhibition (13 May–9 June 2026) for residents to comment before adoption on 29 June 2026.
- Development
Work begins on landmark redevelopment for Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
Construction started on a $40.6M renewal of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre — a new indoor learn-to-swim pool, splashpad and refurbished outdoor 50m pool — part of a $149M Mount Druitt town-centre masterplan.
What this means for you: The seasonal Mount Druitt pool is being rebuilt as a year-round centre; expect it to be closed during construction, with an expected opening in early 2028.
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