Katoomba Town Centre will become a High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) next year, creating a safer environment for all road users, particularly pedestrians, cyclists and children.

Council has welcomed the announcement that three of its bushfire recovery projects, valued at $5.3 million, have been funded by the Australian and NSW governments.

Blue Mountains City Council continues to advocate against the Wildlife Park State Significant Development proposal at 10 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls.  ​​​​​​​

Council is constructing a car park at the popular Wentworth Falls visitor attraction, Lincolns Rock.

Blue Mountains City Council has condemned the State Government for failing to issue the Blue Mountains with an exemption from the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (formerly the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code).

Work is now underway for an exciting and adventurous inclusive play space, set to replace the older playground on the lake foreshore at Wentworth Falls Lake District Park. Construction commenced this week, after being delayed by three weeks due to rain. The play space is expected to be completed by June.

Work on the upgrade of Katoomba Town Centre footpaths will continue under a new extended delivery program, following restrictive weather conditions.

The upgrade of the car park at Hazelbrook Village, to improve traffic flow and increase safety, is almost complete.

The upgrade of footpaths at Katoomba Town Centre is set to continue, with new work scheduled to start Thursday 25 February.

Blue Mountains City Council has been notified that a new and larger proposal for a wildlife park at Wentworth Falls will be treated as a State Significant Development, meaning it will not need to comply with local planning frameworks.