I think as far as a council goes Penrith (although more expensive) does a fantastic job . I was also disappointed with the bin change however pay to have the extra service weekly which isn't overpriced.
The local roads are looking a lot better with less potholes, kids playgrounds being updated, football fields being refreshed, and a lot more trees being planted etc.
I think the community activities organised are great for families a little tight on $$$ to encourage being outside, having that sense of community and family time.
Any neighbourhood problems we have raised have been dealt with in a reasonable amount of time and if not communiction has been great.

I wanted to express my disappointment at the garbage service. I have a family of 7 and since our bins service has been changed we have hardly any room at all for general waste. I have a disabled daughter is nappies full Tim (also a toddler and a baby) and the amount of flies and the smell from the rubbish only being collected once a fought night is disgusting.

I just wanted to share my recent experience with a workshop provide by Penrith Council, living with less chemicals, I found this to be informative and helpful, I am now trying the new lessons I learnt into my everyday life, hoping to make a difference to the environment, wish me wwell

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