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Local Government Elections 2024 Councillor Candidate Briefing Session
Representing a community as local councillor’s is an exciting challenge, and one that can be incredibly rewarding. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about what is involved in becoming a councillor and the responsibilities that come with the role. To assist...
Future Lithgow Cardboard City Waste 2 Art Workshops
As part of the 2024 Waste 2 Art Competition, this year, Lithgow council will be inviting people to participate in building a Future Lithgow Cardboard City at the Lithgow Union Theatre Gallery. The Council invites you to imagine what a future Lithgow City could look...
Cullen Bullen Sewerage Treatment Plant Complete
Lithgow City Council has completed construction of the new Cullen Bullen Sewerage Scheme. The scheme, jointly funded by Council and the NSW Government, has delivered a new reticulated sewerage system and sewerage treatment plant to service the Cullen Bullen village....
Employment Lands Strategy to look at future opportunities in the Lithgow LGA
Lithgow City Council is asking for local businesses to share their views on what is needed to achieve growth in the city’s economy. The Council is undertaking a comprehensive analysis of the existing economic conditions to identify opportunities to kickstart new or...
Council meeting sees action taken on roads, rail, health and community.
Council moves to support Delivery Program and Draft Operational Plan The Council endorsed for public exhibition the draft 2024/25 Operational Plan which was created after a period of community consultation between December 2023 and February 2024. The draft Plan sets...
ANZAC Day 2024 display at Lithgow Library “Our Sacred Places: War Memorials of the Lithgow LGA”
As Australia and New Zealand prepare to commemorate the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey on 25 April 1915, it is timely to recognise the more than 1.5 million men and women who have served Australia in all conflicts,...
LithGlow set to light up the valley in May
The Seven Valley’s annual festival of lights LithGlow is returning once again to the Blast Furnace Park on Saturday 11 May from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. The event which lights up the Lithgow Valley has become a community favourite with a night of Light shows, food, music...
Express, empower, get loud at Lithgow Youth Week 2024.
The “Valley of Sound 2024” music event, Lithgow’s official 2024 Youth Week event is happening at the Union Theatre Lithgow on Saturday 20 April. Valley of Sound presented by Lithgow City Council and the Lithgow Young Changemakers brings together Lithgow’s Youth for a...
Mayor Maree Statham Discusses Disaster Recovery for Roads with Regional Transport Minister
On Monday afternoon the Lithgow Council Mayor Maree Statham and Council’s staff met with The Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, and Mr. Alistair Lunn, Director West - Transport for NSW. The meeting focused on the Council’s commitment...
Zig Zag Railway full steam ahead for all ages
On Thursday 11 April it was Zig Zag Day all round with students from Zig Zag Primary and their grandparents riding the rails from Clarence Station right down to Bottom Points into Oakey Park. The Zig Zag Railway is one of the icons of the Seven Valleys and a must-do...
Lithgow’s ‘Seven Valleys Destination Action Plan’ on Public Exhibition
Lithgow City Council is inviting feedback on the ‘Seven Valleys Destination Action Plan’. The Destination Action Plan (DAP) is a future-focussed document that provides a framework and actions to strengthen Lithgow’s future as a unique tourist destination. Extensive...
Lithgow Show Society awarded funding to replace outdated speaker system
The Royal Agricultural Society Foundation (RASF) has awarded $25,000 in funding to the Lithgow Show Society for the installation of a professional sound system at the Tony Luchetti Sportsground, marking a significant milestone for the Lithgow community. The RASF is...
Lithgow Council meets Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates, to discuss Wolgan Road
Last week, several representatives of Emirates met with the Mayor Maree Statham, Deputy Mayor Darryl Goodwin and Lithgow City Council Administration representatives and community representatives to discuss the status of the Wolgan Road reconstruction project. Flying...
Proud young people of Lithgow raised their voices at Lithgow Youth Summit 2024
Planet Youth Lithgow Consortium hosted its highly anticipated Youth Summit 2024, on 26 March at Maldhan Ngurr Nurra Lithgow Transformation Hub. During this event, the Lithgow Transformation Hub was alive as a space full of inspiration, learning, and community...
Glen Davis Road- Road works commencing Monday 8 April
Council wishes to advise that work will commence on Glen Davis Road to rehabilitate the damage caused by the extensive wet weather experienced in 2022/23 on Monday 8 April. The works will include repairs to the road surface, reinstatement of the road edges where...
Blue Green Algae Amber Alert at Lake Lyell
An increased occurrence of Blue Green Algae is currently occurring at Lake Lyell with an Amber alert issued by Water NSW. The latest results issued by Water NSW have indicated that Blue Green Algae levels have risen at Lake Lyell. Consequently, an Amber Alert has...
Kremer Park Grandstand Restoration Works
Council is pleased to announce that restoration works to the grandstand, located at Kremer Park, Portland are now complete. Lithgow City Council’s Mayor, Maree Statham, said “The Kremer Park Grandstand is a much-loved community asset, which has been given an extension...
Council Continues to Fix Country Bridges
After a long life, the Charles Street Bridge which has been serving the Rydal community for over seventy years is being replaced with a brand-new concrete alternative.The current wooden bridge, which crosses Solitary Creek and connects properties west of the bridge to...
Lithgow Council unveils fresh look for Wallerawang library
Lithgow City Council is excited to announce the unveiling of a new visual façade on the exterior of the Wallerawang Library. The new exterior design reflects the library's mission to be a hub of knowledge, culture, and engagement in the Wallerawang community. This new...
Important notice about duplicate water/sewerage account notices
Lithgow Council is aware that in the past week some residents have received two versions of their water/sewerage usage account. This has caused confusion or concern for residents about which is the correct notice to pay. At this point in time the Council understands...
Lithgow Council making strides on tourism, flood prevention and economic transition in latest Council meeting.
At the Ordinary Meeting of Lithgow City Council on 25 March 2024 the Council dealt with several important matters for the city. Destination Action Plan The Council resolved to exhibit the Plan for public review and comment, which is a strategic initiative aimed at...
Make sure your bins are out the night before the collection
Residents are reminded to make sure that they put their bins out the night before their collection day. The bin collections start early in the morning. The routes the trucks travel to collect the bins can change from week to week. Your bins will not always be...
Temporary Closure of Queen Elizabeth Park Lithgow
Council advises that Queen Elizabeth Park will be closed due to the application of an insecticide within the grounds. Works are expected to commence on Thursday 21st March 2024 at 6:00am and are expected to conclude by mid-afternoon after which point the Park be...
Greener green bins off to a great start!
Lithgow’s new, green bin service is off to a great start. Collections started last week and the laneways and streets were lined with green bins as households made the most of the new food and garden waste collection service. The new green bins take food and plant...
Councillor O’Connor named third panellist in General Manager selection process.
On Monday 11 March Lithgow City Council held an Extraordinary Meeting to discuss the determination of a third councillor to join the panel for the process of the recruiting a new General Manager to replace outgoing Lithgow City Council General Manager Mr. Craig...
Notice of Extraordinary Council Meeting
An extraordinary Council meeting will be held on Monday 11 March 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow. The business for the meeting is: Selection of the recruitment consultant, determination of another councillor for the selection panel and...
Lithgow City Council plans to replace Main Street pavers.
Lithgow City Council is seeking community feedback on the second stage of the Main Street Renewal program. Lithgow Mayor Maree Statham said, “This is an important project which will continue to revitalise Lithgow’s historic CBD creating new opportunities for trade and...
New food and plant waste recycling service arrives this week
Lithgow’s new food and plant waste recycling bin service has begun, saving the community valuable landfill space, returning resources to productive use and benefitting the environment. From this week, households with a kerbside bin service can put food and plant waste...
Lithgow Council’s latest meeting brings forward numerous projects
At the Ordinary Meeting of Lithgow City Council on 26 February 2024 the Council dealt with several important matters for the city. The Council awarded a tender to local firm Central Industries for the demolition and reconstruction of the Charles Steet Road Bridge at...
Lithgow Youth Summit, Save the Date
Lithgow City Council is pleased to announce the upcoming “Lithgow Youth Summit” to be held at Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub on Tuesday 26 March 2024. The Youth Summit will serve as a networking platform for a wide range of youth leaders, youth...