Latest news and public notices

Council advises residents of the continued temporary closure of the Tarana /Sodwalls Road Tarana, from the first rail overbridge to Honeysuckle Falls Road. Due to the heavy rainfall on Wednesday 17th January, Tarana/Sodwalls Road remains closed due to damage to the...

Council advises residents of the temporary closure of the Tarana / Sodwalls Road Tarana, from the first rail overbridge to Honeysuckle Falls Road. This road closure has been put in place for safety of the residents due to flooding over the road. The patience of...

Keep an eye out for your new green bin. Green bins are being delivered to households with a kerbside bin service during January and February along with a kitchen caddy and information on how to use the new FOGO service. Your green bin will be collected every week....

Lithgow City Council have moved quickly to recognise the services provided by the front-line staff and volunteers in the local Police, Ambulance and emergency services agencies who were called upon to respond to a multi-vehicle accident on the Great Western Highway,...

Lithgow City Council is pleased to announce that the temporary public health advice to not use lake Wallace for water contact activities will be lifted effective 10 January 2024. Recreational water contact activities, including fishing and boating, can now resume at...

Lithgow City Council has commenced preparation for its 2024/25 Operational Plan, and we would like to know your ideas for projects and programs for the Lithgow LGA. The Council is inviting residents and community groups to put forward proposals to be considered for...

The friendly team at Seven Valleys Visitor Information Centre Lithgow would like to advise that the centre will close from 12pm midday on Christmas Eve 24 December and reopen at 9am Boxing Day 26 December. For the remainder of the holiday period, the centre is open...

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

Lithgow Council’s kerbside waste and recycling collections will occur as normal for the Christmas and New Year period. Residents should put their bins out as usual on their collection day. Christmas break is a great time to concentrate on recycling correctly. Don't...

Council advises that the water supply in the Rabaul Street Lithgow area may be affected due to a water mains break. Residents may experience a reduction in water pressure or no water for a period until the mains are repaired. Council cannot advise a time for the...

WASTE 2 ART have announced their theme for 2024 is PACKAGING. Christmas is the perfect time to start collecting your materials. So instead of throwing away all that wrapping paper and boxes, stash them away for your WASTE 2 ART project. WASTE 2 ART is a Regional NSW...

Lithgow Council has announced a new community event for January 2024. The Forged by Fire Festival will explore the complex relationship with fire and how people work with it. It will be an opportunity for the community to share their stories and experiences with fire...

Lithgow City Council is promoting the Love Food Hate Waste website which has great recipes, meal planning hints and food storage tips for the festive season. While no one wants to waste food, the holiday period can often get busy with activities and events and a lot...

As the Christmas break approaches, it is an opportune time to pause and reflect on the year just passed, and to think about the year ahead. When I did this, I was filled with gratitude and warmth for the wonderful community that makes the Lithgow local government area...

Planning a clean out over summer? It is great to donate your unwanted items for others to use; however, to make sure your pre-loved goods have a second life, only donate good quality items. If donating to charity stores, please make sure you take your items during...

School holidays are fast approaching and there are plenty of activities for kids of all ages to do at the local libraries. In the week before Christmas, Santa and his elves have one final mission to complete before returning to the North Pole to prepare for their...

Patrons attending recent opera and musical performance events at the Lithgow Union Theatre have experienced the benefits from the installation of new seats and carpet. “The new seating and carpet have made a huge difference to the theatre and the comfort of theatre...

Mayor Statham encourages local residents and visitors to shop local this Christmas holiday period! For many businesses, the Christmas holiday period is an important time for trade. Lithgow City Council’s Mayor, Maree Statham suggests that this season, when considering...

On Monday 4 December the Mayor Maree Statham made her very popular annual visit to aged care facility residents of Lithgow. The annual Mayor's Christmas Appeal offers the chance to reflect on the aged members of the Lithgow community, the contributions they have made...

A green ‘FOGO’ kerbside bin collection service will start on 4 March 2024. ‘FOGO’ stands for food organics and garden organics and the green ‘FOGO’ bin will collect both food scraps and garden plant waste.  The green bin will be collected weekly, together with...

Lithgow City Council has taken decisive action to re-shape Lithgow’s economic future. At the November Council Meeting the Lithgow Evolving Economy Plan (LEEP) was endorsed. The Plan, which is based on extensive analysis of Lithgow’s endowments and key economic trends,...

Essential roadworks on a water main has been scheduled for Wednesday 6/12: On Wednesday 6 December essential roadworks have been scheduled to take place on Tank Street, between Inch Street and Read Avenue. The works will take place between 7am and 2.30pm for...

The re-development of the former Portland Cement Works, now known as The Foundations, reached an important milestone this week with Lithgow City Council adopting a site-specific Development Control Plan to guide the future development of the site. The Plan provides...

Lithgow City Council is calling for financial assistance applications from not-for-profit organisations to undertake local community projects and activities. “There are many community based not-for-profit organisations around the Lithgow area that are doing great work...

Over 25 community-led groups in communities impacted by the 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfire event gathered at Portland Golf Club on Saturday 11 March 2023 to showcase local activities, map their networks and connect with funding supporters. The event showed just how...

Do you love gardening and want to connect with likeminded people? Then why not come along to Lithgow Library’s new gardening social group? Every Monday Lithgow City Council’s very own Horticulturist – Chantelle Cambridge, will be hosting a morning tea for all local...

Life the Universe and Stories (LTUAS) is a new kind of social group that uses great stories as a starting point to have meaningful discussions about life, the universe and everything. You can join your local LTUAS group at Lithgow Library on Thursday afternoons from...