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Household Chemical Clean Out 2021
The household chemical cleanout conducted by Lithgow City Council in conjunction with NSW EPA and NetWaste is again providing an opportunity for residents to clean out chemicals from their home and dispose of in an environmentally friendly way. Council is providing a...

Blue Green Algae Red Alert at Lake Lyell
Blue Green Algae has bloomed at Lake Lyell with a red alert issued by the NSW Office of Water The latest results issued by the NSW Office of Water have indicated that Blue Green Algae levels have risen at Lake Lyell. Consequently, a Red Alert has been put in...

Get Ready event supports our seniors
Lithgow City Council and Lithgow Red Cross were proud to deliver the Get Ready Seniors talk on emergency preparedness to community members as part of Seniors Week 2021. The Covid-safe event saw 45 seniors, volunteers and carers come together to receive information...

Bushfire Recovery improvements to boost regions safety and resilience
Lithgow City Council has been successful in two applications under the Bushfire Community Recovery & Resilience Fund (BCRRF) – Stream 2 for a total of $600,000 in important safety projects in the wake of the Gospers Mountain fire emergency. The critical funding...

Do you know a local group or organisation deserving of recognition in resilience and recovery?
Lithgow Council is urging local organisations and groups to apply for the NSW Get Ready Community award and the Resilient Australia Awards. Coordinated by Resilience NSW, the NSW Get Ready Community Award will recognise a community that has worked together to make...

Seniors storytellers are underway
The first in a series of storytelling workshops took place last Thursday at the Library. The series is a celebration of Senior’s Week and there are still places available! Local Storyteller Kiran Shan ran the first of three workshops which are being held at the...

ANZAC Day 2021
Lithgow City Council Councillors will be laying wreaths at cenotaphs on behalf of the community on 25 April following the announcement by the Lithgow RSL Sub Branch that ANZAC Day commemoration services in Lithgow have been cancelled. “The Council offered...

Improved pedestrian and driver safety at Main and Bridge Street intersection
Weather permitting, the intersection at Main Street and Bridge Street will be closed Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th April 9pm – 3am to facilitate line marking and the installation of a temporary refuge island. This will narrow the carriageway on Main Street turning left...

“We will remember them” at the Lithgow Library
The Lithgow Library will be presenting a gallery of Australian Victoria Cross (VC) recipients in the days preceding and after ANZAC Day 2021. The Victoria Cross is the pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in wartime and is Australia’s highest military honour. It is...

Temporary Closure of Marsden Swamp Road, Lowther
Council advises residents of the temporary road closure of Marsden Swamp Road, Lowther. Following the recent disaster declared flooding event, a section of Marsden Swamp Road, adjacent to Ryans Creek has collapsed, 2.0km from Jenolan Caves Road. Council understands...

Splash and Play! School Holiday Activities for Children and Youth
Lithgow City Council is proud to partner with the NSW Government to deliver the Office for Regional Youth Holiday Break program this school holidays. On Thursday 15 and Friday 16 April, there will be free pool entry for children, youth and families from 10am until...

Senior’s Week 2021 Storytelling Workshop
A series of professional storytelling workshops will be held during April to celebrate NSW Senior’s Week. Everyone has a story to tell and we want to hear yours. If you are over 65 call the library today to register your spot in this series of workshops. Local Blue...

Youth Week A Day of Celebration for Lithgow’s Young People
A fun, family friendly day out, celebrating the resilience and creativity of our Lithgow youth is planned for April 17 at the Civic Ballroom from 1pm for a day of music, activities and a pet parade. As youth week rolls around again, Lithgow Youth Council has been...

Applications for Council Financial Assistance Now Open
Lithgow City Council is calling for financial assistance applications from not-for-profit organisations to undertake local community projects and activities. “Not for profit organisations are a vital part of our community and Council is excited to support a range of...

The Uluru Statement from the Heart
As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to working with Lithgow’s First Nation’s communities, councillors have been given a briefing on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Local Wiradjuri women Bridget Cama and Brydie Zorz presented an overview on 29 March of the...

ANZAC Day 2021
Council recently became aware that the ANZAC Day events traditionally run by the Lithgow RSL Sub-Branch would not be proceeding due to the impact of the requirements for COVID Safe measures. It is unfortunate that COVID continues to impact and disrupt our communities...

Lithgow City Council Awards Funding Under Bushfire Recovery Community Grants Program
At a presentation ceremony with the Mayor Ray Thompson, Lithgow City Council has congratulated ten community organisations that were successful in their applications to support local recovery after the 2019/20 summer bushfires. $62,500 has been made available for...

Get Ready Event to Prepare Seniors for Emergencies
As part of this year’s Seniors Festival starting in April, Lithgow City Council and Lithgow Red Cross will be delivering a Get Ready Seniors talk on emergency preparedness for community members. The Lithgow LGA has seen the adversity of extreme weather so being...

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow
Council advises that there will be an interruption to water supply for customers on the high pressure line as Council are completing works from 9am Wednesday 31 March 2021. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the high pressure line that services the Vale of...

COVID-Safe LithGlow Returns in 2021
On Saturday the 8th of May LithGlow 2021 returns as a free and ticketed COVID-Safe Council community event with the largest pyrotechnic display ever seen in Lithgow. This year’s event return will delight young and old alike with music, amazing lighting displays,...

Final Reminder Green Waste Collection
Lithgow Council’s second green waste collection of the year is scheduled for 5 April 2021 Lithgow Council provides a free green waste collection service four times a year with the second collection of the year scheduled for the 5 April 2021. Council will pick up:...

Update on Temporary Road Closures in the Lithgow Local Government Area
Council provides the following update to residents of the temporary road closures in the LGA; Marsden Swamp Road Causeway These road closures have been put in place for safety of the residents due to flooding over the roads and causeways. The following roads...

Easter Long Weekend Waste Collection
It will be business as usual over the Easter period for garbage and recycling services. Lithgow Council advises that garbage and recycling collections will occur as normal during the Easter period. Residents should put their bins out as usual on their collection day,...

Transport for NSW – UPDATE Jenolan Caves Road
Transport for NSW UPDATE Jenolan Caves Road Following recent extreme weather conditions in the area, there has been significant impacts to Jenolan Caves Road at the Two Mile and the Five Mile and Hampton Slope, as well as multiple slope failures in each location....

Lithgow Families ‘Get Grubby’ for Free
The award-winning team from the children’s hit TV show dirtgirlworld and Get Grubby TV have launched an exciting online subscription program called Get Grubby for Families. Designed for 3–10 year old’s and their families, this program helps the whole family grow...

Update on Closure of Sporting fields in LGA
Council provides the following update to residents and the sporting community of the sports fields that remain closed in the LGA due to the ongoing weather conditions. Tony Luchetti Sportsground, Lithgow Wallerawang Oval, Wallerawang Kremer Park, Portland Saville...

Update on Temporary Road Closures in the Lithgow Local Government Area
Council provides the following update to residents of the temporary road closures in the LGA; Mills Street Causeway, Lithgow Marsden Swamp Road Causeway Hazelgrove Road, Tarana Glen Davis Causeway Tarana/Locksley Road Causeway These road closures have...

Draft Hassans Walls Mountain Bike Trails Strategy
Lithgow City Council is inviting members of the community to have their say on the Draft Hassans Walls Mountain Bike Trails Strategy. One of Lithgow’s key endowments is an abundance of natural and open spaces, which offer fantastic recreation opportunities. Lithgow...

Update on Temporary Road Closures in the Lithgow Local Government Area
Council provides the following update to residents of the temporary road closures in the LGA; Mills Street Causeway, Lithgow Marsden Swamp Road Causeway Ganbenang Road Causeway Hazelgrove Road, Tarana Glen Davis Road at the 3 Ways Intersection Glen Davis...

Storytime with the Easter Bunny
Our special white fluffy friend will soon be visiting the libraries for Easter Story time. In conjunction with Easter Storytime the libraries are running a colouring competition and Easter Hat decorating competition. Drop into any of the libraries and pick...

Closure of Sporting fields in LGA
Council residents and the sporting community of the closure of all sports fields in the LGA due to the ongoing weather conditions. The fields are expected to remain closed until Friday 26 March 2021; however Council will continue to monitor the situation and provide...

Sewer Overflows – The impact of heavy rainfall
With the recent rainfall Council has experienced a number of wet weather overflows of sewerage system. One cause of wet weather overflows is rainfall infiltrating through the ground into leaky sewers. Excess water can also inflow through downpipes illegally connected...

Update on Temporary Road Closures in the Lithgow Local Government Area (Updated 23/03/2021)
Council wishes to update residents of the temporary closure of the following roads in the LGA. Geordie Street Causeway Crossing, Lithgow Tarana/Sodwalls, Tarana – Between the top of Magpie Hollow Road and Jerrys Meadow Road. Marsden Swamp Road Causeway Ganbenang Road...

Closure of Sporting fields in LGA
Council advises residents of the closure of sports fields in the LGA due to the ongoing weather conditions. The fields are expected to remain closed until Wednesday 24 March 2021; however Council will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. Any sporting...

[Updated] Temporary Closure in the Lithgow Local Government Area
Council wishes to update residents of the temporary closure of the following roads in the LGA. Geordie Street Causeway Crossing, Lithgow Tarana/Sodwalls, Tarana – Between the top of Magpie Hollow Road and Jerrys Meadow Road. Marsden Swamp Road Causeway Ganbenang Road...

Temporary Closure of Tarana/Sodwalls Road
Council advises residents of the temporary closure of the Tarana /Sodwalls Road Tarana, from the top of Magpie Hollow Road to Jerrys Meadow Road. This road closure has been put in place for safety of the residents due to flooding over the twin bridges. The...

Outdoor Pool Winter Closure
Lithgow City Council today announced that the Outdoor swimming facilities will close at close of business on Monday 5th April 2021 After one of our busiest season yet, the outdoor facility will be closing to the public as of close of business on Monday 5th April...

Enrolments for term 2 2021 Learn to Swim
J M Robson Aquatic Centre opens enrolments for term 2 2021 learn to swim classes. Term 1 is quickly drawing to a close, and term 2 is just around the corner. Our Learn to Swim Coordinator is now taking enrolments. Please call the centre on 6352 9160 or 0484 604...

Lithgow Youth on the Road to Stardom
Thanks to a Youth Opportunities grant from the NSW government, Lithgow City Council will launch the Create Lithgow project on March 27. Create Lithgow is a year-long series of workshops for young people who are looking to make a career in the creative...

Family Entertainment Day at Pioneer Heritage Park
As part of the recent enhancements to Pioneer Heritage Park, Lithgow City Council will host a community day of family entertainment on Saturday 27 March. During the day there will be kids’ Easter and gardening activities, craft, games, and live music between...

Quality recreational facilities for a healthy, active community
Council acknowledges the value of quality recreational facilities to the health and wellbeing of the community. In the first half of the 2020/21, we have continued to invest in our parks, sporting fields and open spaces. Under the Drought Communities Program...

“Rice of the World” Harmony Week Event Postponed
Lithgow City Council today announced that the planned “Rice of the World” event to be held on March 21 will be postponed due to forecast heavy rain. This multicultural community lunch event had been organised as part of Harmony Week celebrations - a celebration to...

Library Storytime – Helping Children Discover a Love of Books and Reading
Lithgow Library Learning Centre is pleased to announce that Preschool Storytime programs have resumed at both Lithgow and Wallerawang libraries. Storytime is great for encouraging early literacy and socialisation in preschool children. Rhymes, songs and stories...

Author Talks Return Live to Lithgow Library
Join us for our first live Author Talk for 2021 with Meg Keneally, who will be talking about her books 'Fled' and 'The Wreck' on Monday 29 March at 2:00pm. During COVID closures Lithgow Library Learning Centre held online author talks in cooperation with NSW...

Harmony Day Storytime at Lithgow Library
The message of Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’ and Lithgow Library would like to invite everyone to a special multicultural Harmony Day Storytime on Wednesday 24 March 2021. Diversity is what makes Australia a great place to live and Harmony Day is a...

Lithgow Pump Track Concept Design on Exhibition
Lithgow City Council has extended the exhibition period for the Lithgow bike pump track until 26 March. Refinements have been made to the concept design which is available for viewing on the Lithgow City Council website and libraries. Council is seeking comment and...

Environmental waste recovery initiative to clear Bushfire-Generated dangerous trees.
Lithgow Council is working with the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Bushfire-Generated Green Waste Clean-Up and Processing Program to assess remaining green waste generated by the 2019/20 bushfires. Impacted residents are being encouraged to register with...

Councils Waste Info APP
Download the Waste APP to keep up to date with waste related information The Waste Info APP was created in 2016 for a one stop information hub for waste related functions and services within the Local Government Area (LGA). Council is soon to increase...

Go for Zero Campaign!
MobileMuster is a mobile phone recycling program that Council has been involved with for many years. Council wishes to congratulate residents on recycling 13 kilograms of mobile phone waste in 2020. MobileMuster provides a free, safe and secure recycling service....

Safer roads – connecting our communities
Creating a connected world is more than just ensuring that we have strong internet connectivity in our towns and rural areas. It is about providing quality transport infrastructure to enable people and goods to move faster and more safely to their...

Bulky Waste Collection Final Reminder
The First Bulky Waste Collection for the year scheduled for the 15 March 2021 Lithgow Council advises residents that the first free bulky waste collection is scheduled to commence on 15 March 2021. To take advantage of this service register by midday on Friday...

Roadworks to Commence on Glen Alice Road
Lithgow Council advises residents that roadworks are expected to commence on Glen Alice Road on Monday 8th March 2021. As part of the Council’s commitment to the upgrade of priority rural roads within the city, the re-construction will provide 11 kilometres of...

Clean Up Australia Day 2021
“Step Up To Clean Up” Get involved this Clean Up Australia Day Sunday 7th March 2021! For local residents who want to get involved register your site, or join another site via the following link www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au Council encourages groups to register...

Australia Day Award Presentation
The Mayor Ray Thompson has presented an Australia Day Award to George and Fay Quinell at a recent ceremony held at Council. George and Fay Quinell were jointly nominated for the Volunteer of the Year Award (open category) for their amazing contribution to...

Lithgow Pump Track Concept Design on Exhibition
Lithgow City Council is calling for comment and suggestions from bike riders on the concept design for the bike pump track to be constructed at Endeavour Park Lithgow. In late 2020 Council engaged Common Ground Trails, one of Australia’s foremost pump track designers...

Lithgow to Celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day happens every year on March 8th. It is a day where around the world we celebrate the progress and achievements of women and the diverse contribution that women make to our communities. This year we are celebrating women in our local community...

Lithgow Council ‘Calls Out’ Bullying
In a Mayoral Minute at the February Council Meeting, the Mayor Ray Thompson delivered a statement condemning bullying and called on Councillors and staff to always condemn and call out bullying as being unacceptable in our community. In a statement at the February...

Bulky Waste Collection
The First Bulky Waste Collection for the year scheduled for the 15 March 2021 Lithgow Council advises residents of the first free bulky waste collection scheduled to commence on 15 March 2021. Anyone who wishes to take advantage of this service should, by midday...

Lithgow City Council presents its Six Monthly Review
Council’s General Manager, Craig Butler’s summary on the implementation of the 2020/21 Operational Plan not only reflected on the achievements of implementing the plan over the July – December period, but also the challenges faced and the opportunities that...

New Youth Drop-in Space
Lithgow Council, Planet Youth Lithgow and Headspace Lithgow are excited to launch a new-drop in space for young people. A crowd of young people attended the first drop in at Hometown Café on 23 February. There were plenty of musicians who came for a jam, an...

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow
Council advises that the works undertaken on the water supply system in Lithgow have now been complete. Residents of Lithgow and Marrangaroo who have been effected by these works will now start to receive water. It will take some time for full service flow and...

Intermittent Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow
Council wishes to advise and apologise that residents of Lithgow, Marrangaroo and perhaps other localities may experience intermittent loss or reduction of water pressure due to urgent major repairs to the water network. Upon return to normal service, residents may...

Footpath restoration – Barton Avenue, Wallerawang
In December 2020, WaterNSW undertook urgent mains relocation works adjacent to Barton Avenue, Wallerawang. Wallerawang residents continue to wait in anticipation for the required repair and reconstruction of their local footpath. In December 2020, WaterNSW undertook...

Intermittent Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow
Council wishes to advise that the water supply in the area of the Lithgow may be affected due to urgent major repairs. Residents of Lithgow may experience throughout the day intermittent loss or reduction of water pressure due to urgent major repairs to Council’s...

Alcohol Free Zones to Continue The community is invited to comment on a proposal to continue the current alcohol free zones in the Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang CBD’s for a further four years. Lithgow City Council resolved on 22 February 2021 to consult on a...

Lithgow Aged Care Re-Accreditation
Recently, it was announced that Lithgow Aged Care (LAC) would not be re-accredited after April. This organisation has no relationship to Lithgow Council, but the Council is deeply concerned about the residents and the staff of the facility. Mayor Ray Thompson stated...

Lithgow Library’s Digital Resources are Moving to the Libby Reading App
Lithgow Library digital resources, previously available through the RBdigital app, will be moving to the Libby app from Thursday 25 February 2021. OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide and creator of the Libby app,...

Join Julietta Henderson in Your Living Room
Join us online in conversation with Julietta Henderson to discuss her debut novel, “The Funny Thing About Norman Forman”. Julietta is a new Australian fiction writer, making us journey through our many emotions as we disappear into her writing. Julietta is a...

Recognise your Cat ownership responsibilities
As with any pet ownership, if you have a cat there are great responsibilities but as long as you understand those you can enjoy your feline companionship without annoying your neighbours or endangering our native fauna. In conjunction with the Cat Protection Society...

Temporary Changes to Parking Zones – Cook Street, Lithgow
Lithgow City Council are advising motorists of a temporary change to the parking zones in Cook Street, between Main Street Lane and Mort Street, Lithgow. In order for roofing repairs to be completed on the Old TAFE building located on the corner of Mort Street...

Possible Acquisition of World War Two Artillery Gun
Lithgow City Council is inviting public comment on a proposal to acquire a surplus artillery gun from the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Council has received a request from the Lithgow RSL Sub-Branch for Council to acquire a surplus 5.5 inch artillery gun...

Temporary Indoor Pool Closure – J M Robson Aquatic Centre
The JM Robson Aquatic Centre 25m indoor pool is temporarily closed due to filtration problems. Council is currently working to a solution to this issue. Offering the highest quality service at the Aquatic Centre is Council’s primary objective and as such, the 25m...

Hartley Vale Bridge Restoration Complete
Over the past 10 months, Lithgow City Council has been undertaking sensitive heritage restoration works on the bridge north-east of the Hartley Vale village. This project is now complete. In April 2020, during the course of routine structural assessments undertaken...

Lithgow Welcomes New Youth Drop in Space
Lithgow Council, Planet Youth Lithgow and Headspace Lithgow are excited to launch a new drop in space for young people starting on 23 February 2021. Hometown Café, 48 Main Street, Lithgow will host the drop in space every Tuesday during school term from 3:30 pm. “We...

Andrew Pippos in your Living Room
Join us at 6:30pm from the comfort of your home on Wednesday 17 February when Lithgow Library Learning Centre kicks off its 2021 online author talks with Andrew Pippos and his debut novel “Lucky’s”. Andrew Pippos is a former journalist with a doctorate in Creative...

Farmer’s Creek Enhancement Works
Important weed control along Farmers Creek Lithgow City Council is working with the community to implement the Farmers Creek Master Plan (FCMP), which will enhance the recreational and natural environment along Farmers Creek. The works will include footpath and cycle...

Back to School Reminder for Motorists
The 2021 new school year has begun and this means that designated school zones are back in effect. To assist in providing safety for children and parents Council Rangers will be carrying out regular parking patrols around schools during drop off and pick up times....

Community values celebrated at the Australia Day Official Ceremony
Lithgow City Council Mayor Ray Thompson welcomed new Australian citizens and celebrated the achievements of local individuals at the Australia Day ceremony held at Queen Elizabeth Park on 26 January 2021. “Welcoming new Australian citizens and recognising the...

Household Chemical Clean Out 2021
The household chemical cleanout conducted by Lithgow City Council in conjunction with NSW EPA and NetWaste is again providing an opportunity for residents to clean out chemicals from their home and dispose of in an environmentally friendly way. Council is providing a...

Newspapers are Back at Lithgow Library!
The Lithgow Mercury, Sydney Morning Herald, Blue Mountains Gazette and The Land newspapers are available again at Lithgow Library. Reading the newspaper is something that many library patrons normally like to do but have been unable to since the library closed due to...

Closing Date for Bushfire Recovery Community Grants Program Extended
The closing date for applications under Council’s Bushfire Recovery Community Grants Program has been extended until Friday 21 February 2021. Council has allocated $62,500 for community groups, joint organisations and not-for-profit groups to undertake projects that...

Programs to Resume at the Libraries
Lithgow Library Learning Centre is happy to announce the resumption of regular programming activities at the libraries commencing from Monday 15 February 2021. Regular library programming was suspended due to COVID restrictions during 2020, but as restrictions ease...

Interruption to Service – Geordie St, Lithgow
Council wishes to advise that the water supply in the area of Geordie Street, Lithgow may be affected due to a burst main. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services Geordie Street, Coalbrook Street, Stephenson Street, Wear...

Lithgow Region Celebrates Australia Day
Australia Day activities will be held in Lithgow and Wallerawang on Tuesday 26th January with free activities and entertainment for everyone. The Ambassador’s Address will be given by environmental management expert Peter McLean. “Australia Day will be an important...

Abberfield Water Filling Station Installations Complete
Lithgow City Council has completed the remaining installations of the new Abberfield Water Filling Stations. These new stations accept credit and debit card payments and are located across the LGA. Council has completed the last of the Water station installations...

Green Waste Collection
Lithgow Council’s first green waste collection of the year scheduled for 1 February 2021 Lithgow Council provides a free green waste collection service four times a year with the first collection of the year scheduled for the 1st February 2021. Council will pick...

Children’s Activities Resume at Lithgow Library
After an eight month hiatus due to COVID-19, children’s activities will return to Lithgow Library in January 2021. With the easing of NSW Government restrictions from January 2021, Lithgow Library Learning Centre will begin to reintroduce regular programing...

Lithgow City Council commissions local artist to design Christmas banners for Main Street
As one of the cultural activation outcomes from the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program, the Christmas banners were designed by local artist Le Grizz to bring vibrancy to Main Street throughout December. Le Grizz is a Lithgow based artist...

Lithgow Council Launches Bushfire Recovery Community Grants Program
As communities across the city experience their first anniversary of last summer’s devastating fires, Lithgow Council continues to support recovery by launching its community grants program. The program has been made possible by funding from the Federal Government’s...

Garbage & Recycling Services over the Christmas & New Year Period
No changes to garbage and recycling collection this Festive Season Lithgow Council has advised that garbage and recycling collections will occur as normal during the Christmas & New Year period. The garbage and recycling collection service will occur as normal...

Due Dates – Council Water Notices
Council advises that most customers will receive their Quarter Two water notices in the first week of January. The billing period will be less than 90 days however Council is working towards regular quarterly water billing for all customers. In future, water notices...

Holiday Hours at Your Library
In line with Lithgow City Council Christmas closures, Lithgow Library Learning Centre and the Wallerawang and Portland branches will be closed from 5:00pm Thursday 24 December 2020 and will re-open from 11 January 2021. The Library team would like to encourage...

Farmers Creek vegetation management project
Lithgow City Council is continuing the work to the environment of Farmers Creek. This includes the staged revegetation of the Oakey Park area. “Lithgow City Council is committed to improving its management of public spaces and the natural environment. It is understood...

Further Extension of Farmers Creek Shared Pathway Underway
Works to extend the Farmers Creek shared pedestrian/cycle pathway from Tank Street to Burton Street Lithgow are underway with two new bridges to be installed before Christmas. This stage of works that commenced recently and will extend into 2021, involves construction...

Take a walk through Lithgow’s social history via the Lithgow Library Catalogue
Access to 1832 digital photographs from the Lithgow Mercury Collection is now available to search, browse and view, via the Lithgow Library Catalogue. One of the unexpected benefits for the library of the enforced shutdowns, working from home, and reduced opening...

Special Delivery of Christmas Spirit to our Older Residents
Each year the Mayor calls on the Lithgow community to donate a present to the Mayor’s Christmas gift appeal for residents of Lithgow’s aged care facilities. This year due to Covid restrictions Council wasn’t able to accept donations from the community however the...

Vegetation Management along Farmers Creek – Oakey Park / Zig Zag Oval
Council is currently undertaking extensive vegetation control along Farmers Creek in the area of Oakey Park. Council has identified issues with the Golden Robinia trees which are non-native, environmental weeds. Many are in poor condition, rotted inside and are at...

Battery, Mobile Phone & Printer Cartridge Recycling available at Council’s Customer Service Centre & Libraries!
Support the environmentally friendly recycling of these problem wastes and keep them out of our landfill Lithgow City Council continues to operate recycling programs for household batteries and mobile phone components (including batteries, chargers & leads) and...

Lithgow City Council hosts important event for bushfire-impacted residents
Local residents, including Emergency Service volunteers and people impacted by last year's bushfires - came over the weekend for the special event hosted by Lithgow City Council, and made possible through the funding from the Commonwealth and NSW Governments. The...

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow
Council advises that the water supply in the area of Amiens Street, McKenzie Place, Rabaul Street, and Lemnos Street may experience a reduction in water pressure or no water. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services...