Latest news and public notices
Lithgow Council recognises emergency responders
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...
Update on Browns Gap Road
Works will be starting on the repair of Browns Gap Road on Monday 22 January 2024, requiring gates to be installed top and bottom. During the works there will be loaders and excavators parked on the road, making it dangerous for the public. The area will be...
Australia Day Celebrations
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,...
Update of Temporary Closure of Tarana /Sodwalls Road
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...
Temporary Closure of Tarana / Sodwalls Road
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...
Greener green bins are coming soon
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....
Recognising First Responders
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,...
Lake Wallace Reopened following fish die-off event
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...
Submit your ideas for projects and programs to be considered for Council’s 2024/25 Operational Plan
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...
Disaster Funding approved for Browns Gap Road
Lithgow City Council has received funding approval for the first phase of works required to reopen Browns Gap Road to a single lane of traffic. The Mayor, Councillor Maree Statham said, “The Council is very aware of the impact that the closure of Browns Gap Road has...
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. “There are many community based not-for-profit organisations around the Lithgow area that are doing great work...
Community Groups show their value and resilience in Lithgow Showcase Event
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...
February Community Update
A summary of business from the Council meeting Major development approvals Council approved the following major development proposals: DA084/22 – Warehouse 140 Mort Street, Lithgow – New Council Store building replacing the building damaged by a major storm in 2019...
Lithgow Library Garden Group
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: a new social group for Lithgow Library
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...
Have Your Say on the Draft Waste Management & Recovery Strategy
Residents of the Lithgow LGA are invited to get involved and have their say on the draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy 2022-2026. The draft Strategy is on exhibition for community comment from Monday, 10 October 2022 to Friday, 11 November...
Temporary Closure of Sporting fields in LGA
Council provides the following update to residents and the sporting community that ALL sports fields within the LGA have been closed temporarily due to the ongoing inclement weather conditions. The decision to close these fields has been made to protect the condition...
Book Fair at the Lithgow Library!
Find a treasure at the Lithgow Library Book Fair, starting 9am Monday 10th October 2022 until Saturday 22nd October 2022. The library will be selling all sorts of ex-library and donated materials at ridiculously cheap prices. There will be a large variety of...