The LEEP Action Plan 2025-2026 outlines the actions that will progress the recommendations of the Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan Transition Report (LEEP Report), which was commissioned to inform the NSW Government and other key stakeholders on the priorities and activities most likely to place the local economy in the best position for the future.
The LEEP Report contains 68 recommended actions, of which 40 are identified for delivery in the near future. Primary responsibility for delivering the LEEP Report rests with the NSW Government which is responsible for regional economic development. However, in recognition of the importance of taking action now, Lithgow City Council has allocated $1.07m each year to transition management. This allocation, along with grant funding, underpins the delivery of the Action Plan 2025-2026.
The actions outlined in the Action Plan 2025-2026 are set out in four sections –
- Governance – how the LEEP implementation is governed and accountable
- Engagement – how the LEEP implementation will involve stakeholders
- Precincts, Strategic Planning and Investment Attraction Driving – how the LEEP implementation can attract investment and growth
- An Innovative, Agile and Skilled Workforce – how the LEEP implementation can support the development of a highly skilled and adaptive workforce
In releasing the Action Plan 2025-2026, Lithgow Mayor Cassandra Coleman highlighted the importance of a coordinated approach between all levels of government in partnership with industry, workers, the knowledge sector and communities to leverage the best possible outcome for the people of Greater Lithgow.
“The community is genuinely concerned about the future of the local economy, and the Action Plan 2025-2026 outlines the steps Council is taking to deliver on the community’s desire to prepare for a new economy, and the creation of jobs for the future,” Cr Coleman said.
“The Action Plan is a roadmap for delivering on the LEEP Report actions in 2025-2026. The actions it outlines are about maximising opportunities for well-paid, good quality jobs across the region, and creating a lifestyle that people value – one that encourages existing and new residents to live, learn and work in the Lithgow Local Government Area.”
The LEEP Action Plan 2025-2026 can be viewed on the LEEP website – www.leep.lithgow.com/documents/
For more information, please contact Jessica Gadd, Council’s LEEP Engagement Officer on (02) 6352 9128.