Podcasts
Hot Minute with Nick Bennett.
Representatives of Lithgow City Council sit down with local radio personality Nick Bennett to chat all things Council and Community in this casual talk show where Nick asks the questions you want the answers to. Recorded at the 2LT / Move FM studio on Main Street, these short succinct interviews are well worth a listen to catch up on the latest news from Lithgow City Council.
Shaun Elwood – IP & R
Hot Minute with Shaun Elwood
As part of Council’s Exhibition Period for the Integrated Planning Framework Documents (IP&R), Nick Bennett interviews Lithgow City Council’s Director of People and Places Shaun Elwood who discusses Council’s service review program which looks at different parts of the Council to make improvements. Shaun also discusses how the Council is working to communication and engagement with residents to drive better and more collaborative outcomes for community.
All of these initiatives and projects can be commented on by visiting: Integrated Planning Framework | Our Place, Our Future until Monday 2 June 2025
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Matt Trapp – IP & R
Hot Minute with Matthew Trapp
As part of Council’s Exhibition Period for the Integrated Planning Framework Documents (IP&R), Nick Bennett interviews Lithgow City Council’s Executive Manager of Water, Wastewater & Waste Matthew Trapp who discusses the benefits of improving water and wastewater infrastructure and how projects like sewer main relining are extending the life of the existing infrastructure. He also talks about how the Council is using data to improve the delivery of services and working to find a secure supply of water to support growth over the coming decades.
All of these initiatives and projects can be commented on by visiting: Integrated Planning Framework | Our Place, Our Future until Monday 2 June 2025
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Vanessa Browning – IP & R
Hot Minute with Nick Bennett
As part of Council’s Exhibition Period for the Integrated Planning Framework Documents (IP&R), Nick Bennett interviews Lithgow City Council Director of Finance and Governance Vanessa Browning who discusses changes to Council’s website, the operating result for the financial year and the value of the upcoming capital works program and upcoming service reviews which will help Lithgow Council to improve delivery of services right across the organisation.
All of these initiatives and projects are outlined and can be commented on by visiting: Integrated Planning Framework | Our Place, Our Future until Monday 2 June 2025
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Jonathon Edgecombe (IP&R) –
Hot Minute with Jonathon Edgecombe
As part of Council’s Exhibition Period for the Integrated Planning Framework Documents (IP&R), Nick Bennett interviews Lithgow City Council Director of Infrastructure and Economy Jonathon Edgecombe who discusses Council’s Transport Program, the Sporting Precinct Masterplan and Lighting Designs as well as Council’s Plant Replacement Program. Jonathon also provides an update on the progress of the Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP)
All of these initiatives and projects can be commented on by visiting: Integrated Planning Framework | Our Place, Our Future until Monday 2 June 2025
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Vanessa Browning – 11 February 2025
Hot Minute with Nick Bennett
Nick Bennett interviews Lithgow City Council Director of Finance and Governance Vanessa Browning who discusses what drew her to Lithgow, her approach to community, the draft farmland rating policy and what challenges she faces as she undertakes her new role within Council.
Originally broadcast: 11/02/25
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Ross Gurney – 19 December 2024
Hot Minute with Nick Bennett
Nick Bennett interviews Lithgow City Council General Manager Ross Gurney who talks about his first six months as General Manager, the process of bringing in the new Councillors, some of the upcoming projects the Council will be undertaking in 2025.
Originally broadcast: 19/12/24
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Matt Trapp – 20 September 2024
Nick Bennett interviews Lithgow City Council Executive Manager of Water, Waste and Wastewater Matt Trapp who discusses the Waste Recovery Centre, Sewer Mains Relining and how water supply is key for future development in the Lithgow LGA.
Originally broadcast: 20/09/24
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Ross Gurney – 5 August 2024
Nick Bennett interviews incoming Lithgow City Council General Manager Ross Gurney who shares his vision for the future of the Lithgow LGA and some insights into his first month on the job.
Originally broadcast: 05/08/24
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Craig Butler – 25 June 2024
Nick Bennett interviews outgoing Lithgow City Council General Manager Craig Butler who reflects on his time at Lithgow Council on the eve of his retirement from Local Government.
Originally broadcast: 25/06/24
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Shaun Elwood – 22 April 2024
Nick Bennett interviews Lithgow City Council’s Director of People and Places, Shaun Elwood about Council’s Destination Action Plan which went on exhibition between 11 April and 10 May 2024. The Destination Action Plan is a strategic document that identifies opportunities, constraints, and pathways to build the visitor economy across the LGA and the destination positioning of The Seven Valleys. For more information about the Destination Action Plan visit www.ourplaceourfuture.lithgow.com
Originally broadcast: 22/04/24
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Verity Brookes – 15 April 2024
Nick Bennett interviews Lithgow Council’s Community & Cultural Development Coordinator Verity Brookes. Verity discusses Waste 2 Art, Eskbank House Museum, Lithgow Council’s Autumn school holiday program and LithGlow 2024.
NOTE: This interview was recorded in April 2024, as a result of ongoing wet weather conditions LithGlow 2024 was postponed.
Originally broadcast: 15/04/24
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM
Jonathon Edgecombe – Feb 2024
Nick Bennett interviews Jonathon Edgecombe Director of Infrastructure and Economy who discusses the Council’s plans to undertake stage two of the Lithgow Main Street Restoration project.
NOTE: This interview was recorded in February 2024, the dates indicated in the recording are subject to change, please refer to the Lithgow Main Street Restoration – Stage 2 page on the Key Projects Page for more information on this project.
Originally broadcast: 25/06/24
Audio courtesy of 2LT and Move FM