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City of Parramatta Council
The central city of Greater Western Sydney — around 274,900 people across Parramatta, Epping, Westmead, Carlingford, Rydalmere and Wentworth Point, anchored by a fast-growing CBD about 24 km west of the Sydney CBD. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, roads, libraries, parks, 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.
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: 6.2%
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 6 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyParramatta's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
7 of 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you, by ward — and where to read their official profiles.
Lord Mayor: Martin Zaiter (Liberal)
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: 1300 617 058
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~274,900 (2024)
Open →What's happening
10 updatesAuto-collected from City of Parramatta Council's public channels and drafted in plain language (pending review).
- Policy
Bringing colour and culture to Parramatta’s streets and spaces
Published on 01 September 2026 Apply for the 2026 Vibrant Parramatta program and help transform local streets and spaces with murals, lighting, façade improvements and heritage restorations.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: City of Parramatta — Latest news
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Eat your way around the world in Parramatta
Published on 09 September 2026 From award-winning pizza and Indian street food to Tibetan momos, Indonesian laksa and Lebanese pastries, Parramatta is serving up a world of flavours this spring as EAT Parramatta returns this spring..
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: City of Parramatta — Latest news
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Newington Reserve transformed into a premier sport destination
Published on 09 September 2026 Local football players will now have even more opportunities to play and train in all weather conditions with the $17. 5 million transformation of Newington Reserve officially opened today.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: City of Parramatta — Latest news
- Policy
Help shape Parramatta’s future community spaces
Published on 07 September 2026 Residents are encouraged to have their say on a long-term plan that will help shape the delivery of community spaces and facilities across Parramatta as the City continues to grow.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: City of Parramatta — Latest news
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Eastern Parramatta River project enters final stretch
Published on 04 September 2026 Parramatta River foreshore's transformation is a step closer with construction starting at Royal Shores in Ermington, as part of the City's Eastern Parramatta River project.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: City of Parramatta — Latest news
- Policy
Proposed Grant of Easement Over Community Land - Brand Street
Published on 04 September 2026 Council proposes a perpetual easement at Brand Street for stormwater connection. Public submissions close 5 October 2026.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: City of Parramatta — Latest news
- Have your say
Have Your Say on proposed new Fees & Charges for Recreation Facilities
Published on 03 September 2026 On 22 June 2026, Council resolved to endorse public exhibition of updates to 2026/27 Fees and Charges relating to Recreation Facilities and Programs.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: City of Parramatta — Latest news
- Have your say
Have your say on a new riverside playground for Rydalmere
Published on 02 September 2026 Rydalmere residents are invited to help design a new playground for Eric Primrose Reserve with the existing playground set for renewal to create a more modern play space.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: City of Parramatta — Latest news
- Development
Construction begins on Parramatta's Civic Link Block 3
Major construction started in June 2026 on the $21.2M Civic Link Block 3 — a green pedestrian and cycling boulevard along Horwood Place connecting Parramatta Square to the Parramatta River.
What this means for you: Expect works around Phillip Street and Horwood Place in the CBD into 2027, with outdoor dining affected during later stages; the finished boulevard adds a walking and cycling link through the city centre.
- Policy
Council invests more than $570 million in 2026/27 budget
The council endorsed its draft 2026/27 Delivery Program, Operational Plan and budget — more than $570M in operating and capital spend, including a $171.4M capital works program and the full 4.8% IPART rate peg.
What this means for you: The budget sets what the council will spend on services and projects this year; the 4.8% rate peg applies to the council's total rates income, with individual bills also depending on land valuations.
Source: City of Parramatta — Latest news
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