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Council advises that the water supply in the area of Caroline Avenue and Stewart Street, Lithgow may be affected due to a water mains break. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the water network that services the above area and residents may experience a...

Council are currently working on a mains break along the Great Western Highway, Marrangaroo, near the United Service Petrol Station. Residents in this area may experience low to no water. Upon return to normal service, residents may experience dirty water for a...

Lithgow City Council previously advised that, following a detailed risk analysis, access to the facility was limited to the main entrance, off Magpie Hollow Road only. This decision has been reversed, with access reinstated on both Bloody Cutting Road and Sir Thomas...

Lithgow City Council is pleased to announce that a new sauna has recently opened to the public at Lithgow’s JM Robson Aquatic Centre. “Lithgow Council continues to review its services and make improvements for the benefit of the local community,” said Lithgow City...

Lithgow City Council advises that a road closure of Cook Street, Lithgow, between Mort Street and Burns Lane, will be in effect on 01 November 2023. This closure is necessary to repair a burst water main in the vicinity. Residents and visitors are advised to exhibit...

The ever-popular trio of Brian Fox, Yuri Bolotin and Michael Keats, aka the Bushexplorers, are returning to Lithgow Library for an author talk event on Saturday 25 November at 10.00am to launch their new book “The Gardens of Stone and Beyond, Book 9”. Book 9 is the...

Following a detailed risk analysis, residents and visitors to the Lake Lyell Recreation Park are advised that access to the facility must only occur via the main entrance, off Magpie Hollow Road. Other points of access have been restricted. Lake Lyell and the...

Lithgow Council’s final Green Waste Collection of the year is scheduled for the 6th November 2023. Council will pick up: Garden prunings no longer than 2 metres and not thicker than 200mm, tied in bundles. A weight limit of 16 kilograms for each bundle or box applies....

Only a short time left to buy your tickets to the RITA the comic opera by Gaetano Donizetti. There are only two performances at the Union Theatre on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 November 2023. The opera is a world premiere of a new performing version in English by...

Lithgow Library is delighted to host Andrew Skeoch for a fascinating presentation on Thursday 23 November 2023, from 3.00-6.00pm. Andrew is an educator, author, naturalist, environmental thinker, and one of Australia’s best- known nature sound recordists. Over the...

Lithgow City Council is working to help improve habitat for the locally occurring endangered Purple Copper Butterfly in partnership with Lithgow Oberon Landcare Association (LOLA). The Purple Copper Butterfly is a small butterfly that occurs within the Lithgow, Oberon...

On Wednesday the 25 October, Lithgow Library held a very successful special Storytime in celebration of Grandparent’s week. Hosted by Gemma and Joel, this Storytime was held to show the Library’s appreciation for grandparents in the local community and how much their...

Lithgow Library is thrilled to announce that local resident Roderick Heath has chosen to exhibit his latest art exhibition at the Lithgow Library. The library walls will be full of his dramatic pencil art works during the month of November 2023. Discussing his latest...

Batteries are found in many common household goods and, while they help make life easier, incorrect disposal of batteries in the kerbside bin creates a real risk of fires. The number of fires in waste facilities and collection trucks is increasing. It is estimated...

Tickets are on sale for two performances of the comic Opera RITA by Gaetano Donizetti on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 November 2023. Directed and translated to English by John Wregg, and starring Catherine Bouchier, Christopher Tonkin, Joshua Oxley and Sharolyn Kimmorley,...

Lithgow City Council is undertaking road asset condition assessments on all roads in the Lithgow Local Government Area. Works are expected to commence late in October, with the infield assessment of all roads expected to be finished by mid-December. The Council’s...

Lithgow City Council is calling on the community to nominate local people and organisations for their contributions to the Lithgow community. “Once again, we have the opportunity to recognise the people and organisations who have helped make Lithgow the great place it...

Drought Resilience Action Planning You're Invited In response to the UPCOMING DROUGHT Lithgow City Council, Bathurst Regional Council, and Oberon Council have received funding from the Australian Government and the NSW Government under the Regional Drought Resilience...

Get your scary gear on for Lithgow Halloween 2023 with all the usual fun, but some great new twists! Bring the whole family and enjoy the fun of Lithgow Halloween on Main Street Lithgow from 4.00 to 9.00pm on Saturday 28 October. This year Halloween is very...

Lithgow has a new, purpose-built waste facility for residents to use. Located within the existing Lithgow Solid Waste Facility at 68 Geordie Street, Lithgow, the Resource Recovery Centre provides a sealed, all-weather area that makes it easy for residents to: Recycle...

Lithgow Council’s final Green Waste Collection of the year is scheduled for the 6 November 2023. Council will pick up: Garden prunings no longer than 2 metres and not thicker than 200mm, tied in bundles. A weight limit of 16 kilograms for each bundle or box applies. A...

Lithgow City Council manages and maintains the water services across the local government area. This includes the maintenance, operation, and the provision of water services to properties and Council water filling stations. Access for emergency situations such as...

Lithgow City Council is reminding the community that Round 2 financial assistance applications close on 31 October 2023. “I know that there are many community organisations around the Lithgow LGA that are doing great work to support their communities,” said the Mayor...

The life of being the Mayor of a city like Lithgow seems to require great balancing skills. This was demonstrated during the week just gone.  Mayor Maree Statham moved between running her own successful small business, managing a large working farm, tending to...

The new Resource Recovery Centre at the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility was officially opened on Friday, 22 September 2023.  Trish Doyle MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Heritage, Climate Change and Energy joined the Mayor, Maree Statham at the opening...

Lithgow City Council Library is excited to announce a special grandparents themed Storytime on Wednesday the 25 October in celebration of Grandparent’s Day. NSW Grandparents Day celebrates the diversity of grandparent relationships across age groups, cultural...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Ridge Street, Portland may be affected due to a water mains break. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the water network that services the above area and residents may experience a reduction in water...

Lithgow Council’s kerbside waste and recycling collections will occur as normal for the October Long Weekend Holiday. Residents should put their bins out as usual on their collection day.   

At the Lithgow Council meeting held last night, the elections for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor were held. The nine councillors voted in the election.  Councillor Maree Statham was elected as Mayor and Councillor Darryl Goodwin elected as Deputy Mayor. The positions...