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The Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014 commenced on 19 December 2014.
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About the Lithgow LGA
The Lithgow Local Government Area (LGA) is a relatively large geographical area of 4,551 sq km, located about 140 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD and within the eastern part of the Central West Region. The Lithgow LGA lies almost wholly within the Wiradjuri Aboriginal nation, with the Gundungurra nation situated to the south and the Darug nation to the east.
The Lithgow LGA is made up of one large urban centre called Lithgow, two townships called Portland and Wallerawang and numerous villages, hamlets and rural localities of varying proximity to Lithgow.
The residential population for the 2011 census was recorded as 20,161.
News
Winners of the NSW Local Citizenship Awards Announced
Posted 27/01/2015
The winners of the NSW Local Citizenship Awards were announced by Lithgow City Council Mayor Maree Statham and Australia Day Ambassador Michael Auprince at the Australia Day Ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Park on 26 January 2015.
”This year we had ... Read more
Blue Green Algae Alert at Lake Wallace
Posted 23/01/2015
Lake Wallace is currently experiencing blue green algae, and an alert has been issued by the NSW Office of Water.
"With the presence of blue green algae in the water, Lake Wallace is not suitable for any activities that involve direct contact ... Read more
Michael Auprince – 2015 Australia Day Ambassador
Posted 22/01/2015
Michael Auprince has been announced as Lithgow’s Australia Day Ambassador in 2015. A Paralympic swimmer, Michael, competed in London 2012 where he won a gold and bronze medal in the freestyle and medley relays.
”Michael will be attending and ... Read more
Australia Day Entertainment at Queen Elizabeth Park and Lithgow Aquatic Centre will have singing, circus skills workshop, rides and giant slide.
Posted 20/01/2015
Queen Elizabeth Park and the pool will become a hive of activity on Australia Day with free entertainment, rides, activities and food.
“I am pleased to have locals Martin Doherty, Leigh Birkett and Courtney Clarke entertaining us and the ... Read more
Australia Day Waste Collections
Posted 19/01/2015
It will be business as usual for the Australia Day Long Weekend for garbage and recycling services.
“Garbage and recycling collection services will occur as normal and residents should put their bins out as usual on their collection day for the ... Read more
Public Notices
Green Waste Collection
A Green Waste collection will be provided on 2 FEBRUARY 2015.
Residents are reminded that a SERVICE BY REQUEST will apply. Residents can register via Council's website www.council.lithgow.com or alternatively phone Council before 12.00pm FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2015. Then on Sunday night of the collection week, please place your green waste at the kerbside where you normally leave your garbage bin.
Residents should ensure the following:
Garden Prunings – should be no longer than 2 metres, not thicker than 200mm and tied in bundles.
Lawn Clippings and leaves shall be placed in a durable container, cardboard box or hessian/plastic bag.
Each bundle or box shall be less than 16 kilograms in weight.
A maximum quantity of 1 cubic metre (about 4 wheelie bins) will apply.
Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014
The Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014 commenced on 19 December 2014.
Click here for more information or if you have any urgent enquiries regarding the new Plan please contact Councils Planners on 02 6354 9999
New Payment Option for Rates & Water
Council now offers a new way to pay your accounts online.
B Point allows you to schedule your regular direct debit payments Weekly, Fortnightly or Monthly using your bank account or credit card.
Click here for further information.
Expressions of Interest
Tourism Advisory Committee
Lithgow City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for two new representatives on the Council’s Tourism Advisory Committee.
Please submit your Expression of Interest in writing stating:
- Your name and address
- A short paragraph outlining your experience in tourism.
- A short paragraph detailing your interest in being on the Tourism Advisory Committee.
- Skills that you will bring to the committee.
NOTE: All members of the Committee must be a member of Lithgow Tourism. Expressions of Interest must be received by close of business Friday 7 February 2015. Please mark all correspondence with TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
For further information please contact, Kellie Barrow on 6350 3230.
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