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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.
Open for your feedback
See all →Things Blacktown City Council wants your say on right now. Your view counts for more before the deadline.
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Local Traffic Program - Have Your Say
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Public Exhibition of draft Plan of Management for Alpha Park
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Public notice of proposed laneway closure
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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
43 updatesAuto-collected from Blacktown City Council's public channels and drafted in plain language (pending review).
- Policy
Council to minimise disruption as Blacktown Quarter planning continues
Published on 03 November 2026 Blacktown City Council will work directly with local businesses in the Blacktown city centre to maintain access for customers, deliveries and emergency services as it prepares for road changes needed for Blacktown Quarter’s new civic space.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Blacktown Shorts premieres five new films at Sydney Opera House
Published on 29 October 2026 The Blacktown Shorts Film Festival is returning to the Sydney Opera House on Thursday 29 October for a sold-out screening of five newly commissioned short films made by Western Sydney filmmakers.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Flood strategy
Council has developed draft Flood Strategy, an important document setting out clear objectives and guiding principles for effectively managing flood risks across Blacktown City. The strategy will guide Council in prioritising and delivering flood studies and mapping, flood risk management plans, and the actions arising from them.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Local Traffic Program - Have Your Say
Have your say on the improvements to roads across the Blacktown LGA.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Blacktown artists receive grants to bring stories to life
Published on 22 October 2026 Ten innovative artists and organisations will see their creative projects come to life after being named recipients of the 2026 Blacktown City Creative Arts Fund.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Supporting sustainable solutions - rebates survey
What is supporting sustainable solutions? Supporting sustainable solutions is a program that provides information, education and incentives to help our community make the switch to reusable products.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Event
New two-day Pasifika festival to showcase cultural pride
Published on 21 October 2026 Pacific communities are set for a joint celebration of music, food, culture and more when the Pasifika Unity Festival takes over Blacktown Football Park at Rooty Hill.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Blacktown symposium puts connection at the heart of ageing well
Published on 20 October 2026 Staying active, connected and informed as we grow older was at the centre of Blacktown City Council’s Ageing Symposium, held on the International Day of Older Persons (1 October).
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Council takes next steps toward new Blacktown Civic Centre
Published on 15 October 2026 Councillors have voted to move ahead with a selected tenderer partner to design and build a replacement for the current Blacktown City Council building on Flushcombe Road.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
FAM FEST 2026 Performer Survey
FAM Fest – Food, Art and Music! As we plan for future festivals, we'd love to hear about your experience at this year's event.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
FAM FEST 2026 Local Business survey
FAM Fest – Food, Art and Music! As we plan for future festivals, we'd love to hear about your experience at this year's event.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Event
Pasifika Unity Festival
Blacktown City's first ever Pasifika Unity Festival brought the vibrant cultures of Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia together for one unforgettable celebration. We hope you were able to enjoy the live music, delicious food, market stalls, kids activities, and live Rugby League World Cup action.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
FAM FEST 2026 Stallholder survey
FAM Fest – Food, Art and Music! As we plan for future festivals, we'd love to hear about your experience at this year's event.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Last chance to shine: entries closing for Diwali Lights Competition
Published on 13 October 2026 Time is running out to enter the Blacktown City Diwali Lights Competition with nominations for the colourful celebration of culture and community closing on Friday 30 October.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Doonside Festival Local Businesses Survey
Doonside Festival is one of our favourite community celebrations, bringing together local residents, performers, stallholders and community groups each year. As we plan for future festivals, we'd love to hear about your experience at this year's event.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Doonside Festival Stallholder Feedback Survey
Doonside Festival is one of our favourite community celebrations, bringing together local residents, performers, stallholders and community groups each year. As we plan for future festivals, we'd love to hear about your experience at this year's event.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Doonside Festival Performer Survey
Doonside Festival is one of our favourite community celebrations, bringing together local residents, performers, stallholders and community groups each year. As we plan for future festivals, we'd love to hear about your experience at this year's event.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Life-saving lessons as SES visits Kidz Blitz holiday program
Published on 07 October 2026 Children have learned life-saving skills and rescue techniques from State Emergency Service (SES) Blacktown volunteers as part of Blacktown City Council’s Kidz Blitz school holiday program. Children learned about what the SES does, the dangers of playing in floodwater and more as part of the day at Blacktown Aquatic Centre last week.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Blacktown Aquatic Centre - "The Last Splash" Have Your Say
Have your say about Blacktown Aquatic Centre as we celebrate one Last Splash.
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- Policy
Blacktown savours food, art and music at FAM Fest
Published on 30 September 2026 Blacktown city centre brimmed with activity and colour as the community enjoyed a celebration of food, art and music on Saturday.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Public exhibition of draft contaminated land policy
About our Policy We have prepared a draft Contaminated Land Policy to guide the assessment, remediation and management of contaminated or potentially contaminated land within Blacktown City. The policy supplements NSW legislation, guidelines and EPA requirements by providing local guidance on contaminated land management and decision-making.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Election
Brad Bunting re-elected Mayor of Blacktown City
Published on 24 September 2026 Councillor Brad Bunting has been re-elected Mayor of Blacktown City following a vote of Councillors at Wednesday night’s Council meeting. Councillor Robert Fitzgerald OAM was elected Deputy Mayor.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
The New Druitt takes shape across Mount Druitt town centre
Published on 23 September 2026 Blacktown City Council is delivering a major transformation of Mount Druitt town centre, backed by a combined investment of $148. 9 million.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Doonside Festival Survey
Doonside Festival is one of our favourite community celebrations, bringing together local residents, performers, stallholders and community groups each year. As we plan for future festivals, we'd love to hear about your experience at this year's event.
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.
- Policy
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.
- Policy
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.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
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.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
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.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
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.
- Policy
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.
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.
- 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.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- 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
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
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.
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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- Have your say
Community Park Refurbishment Ashley Brown Reserve North
Ashley Brown Reserve new basketball half courts, play space and picnic furniture New changes are coming to Ashley Brown Reserve, providing a high-quality green space for community to enjoy and keep healthy. This is a $1.
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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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