Latest news and public notices

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

Lake Pillans wetlands has seen over twenty years of council and community-based activity to improve its natural environment and this unique community open space. From a weed infested wasteland to a community loved wetland, the transformation has taken years of weed...

Before using your new green bin, remember to remove the kitchen caddy from the handle. The kitchen caddy is a mini-bin to keep in your kitchen, making it easy to collect food scraps, carry them outside and tip them into your green bin. Only your large green bin is put...

The Lithgow District Chamber of Commerce invited investor organisations to this region on Wednesday 21 February for the Grow Lithgow forum which encouraged potential investors to consider doing business in the Lithgow LGA.   Attendees gathered at the Black Gold...

Lithgow Council has taken prompt action to ensure no significant disruption occurs when current General Manager Craig Butler leaves on 30 June. At their meeting last evening, the Council discussed the importance of maintaining normal operations. The Council determined...

An extraordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 20 February 2024 at 6.00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow. The business for the meeting is recruitment of a new General Manager. The extraordinary Council meeting will be open to the public...

Lithgow Council General Manager, Craig Butler has called time on a local government career of more than four decades, announcing that he will leave the Council at the end of June. Mr Butler said, "This has not been an easy decision. I have been fortunate to have had a...

Lithgow City Council Libraries are very happy to announce that Storytime will be commencing at Portland Branch Library on Tuesday 20 February 2024! Lithgow and Wallerawang Library currently offer Children’s Storytime weekly to help promote early literacy to children...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Ordnance Avenue, Lithgow may be affected due to a water mains break. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services Ordnance Avenue, Lithgow. Residents in this area of Lithgow may...

Lithgow City Council wish to inform that Canine Parvovirus has been detected in our community. This virus is a serious concern for the health of our pets.  Recently young dogs infected with the virus have also been abandoned at the Lithgow Animal Shelter. To ensure...

As part of Lithgow City Council’s maintenance program, the fencing around the off-leash dog run at Endeavour Park is to be replaced. During this time the dog park will be unavailable for use from the 12 February to the 14 February inclusive. The closest alternate...

Expressions of interest are open until 19 February 2024 for members of the community and local organisations to join Lithgow City Council’s Women Advisory Committee. The principal responsibilities of the Committee are to advise Council of issues that affect women in...

The kitchen caddy is a container with a lid that comes with your new green ‘FOGO’ bin. The kitchen caddy makes it easy to collect food scraps and to carry the scraps to your green bin. The kitchen caddy comes tied to the handle of your bin. Cut the tie to remove the...

On Saturday 27 January the community came together to engage with all things fire at the Portland Foundations. The day began with a Welcome to Country by Aunty Helen Riley and a Smoking Ceremony performed by Yamandirra Newton from the Mingaan Wiradjuri Aboriginal...

Lithgow City Council Mayor Maree Statham welcomed the community to the Australia Day Ceremony held at Queen Elizabeth Park on 26 January 2024. Australia Day celebrations once again provided a significant opportunity to reflect on the issues, achievements and...

Lithgow Council has expressed disappointment about the announcement that National Australia Bank (NAB) intends to close their Lithgow branch located at 155 Main Street without discussion or consultation with residents. On the announcement of the closure Mayor Statham...

Green FOGO bins are being delivered to households in the Lithgow Local Government Area, with a kerbside bin service. Collection of the new green bin starts the week of 4 March. The green bin will be collected on the same day as your red bin. Your new green bin comes...

Forged by Fire - A free interactive event that explores our different relationships with fire! Join Lithgow City Council for the Forged by Fire festival on Saturday, January 27th, starting at 4pm at The Foundations in Portland. This event features a variety of...

Lithgow City Council advises that as a part of the Australia Day celebrations, the following roads will be closed in Portland on Friday 26 January 2024: Wolgan Street- between Williwa and Vale Streets Scheidel Lane- between Lett and Cullen Streets These roads will be...

On Thursday 18 January 2024 Lithgow City Council welcomed first-responders and volunteers in the local Police, Ambulance and emergency services for a service at the Civic Ballroom in recognition of their committed response to the multi-vehicle accident on the Great...

Australia Day ceremonies will be held in Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland on Friday 26 January with free activities and entertainment for everyone. So come along and celebrate Australia Day this year with family and friends. “Australia Day 2024 is a day to reflect,...