Latest news and public notices
Drought Resilience Action Planning
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...
Lithgow Halloween Fright Night
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...
Visit the Resource Recovery Centre
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...
Green Waste Collection
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...
Illegal Water Access and Water Theft within the Community
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...
Applications for Council Financial Assistance Open until 31 October
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...
A Week in the Life of 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...
Official Opening of the Resource Recovery Centre
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...
January to June 2023 Progress Report – Community Update
2022/23ACTIONS COMPLETED72%2022/23ACTIONS DEFERRED10% To 2023/242022/23ACTIONS NOT COMPLETED9% As at 30 June 2023Working capital short-term loan $3.5m High cash outflows2022/23$19m DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAM DELIVEREDDespite continued wet weather and cashflow...
Grandparents Day Storytime at the Library
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...
Interruption to Service – Water Supply Portland
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...
October Long Weekend Waste Collection
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.
Lithgow City Council Mayor and Deputy Mayor Election
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...
Works Update – Footpath Program
Works Update - Footpath Program Implementing the Lithgow Active Transport Plan The council is commencing works to construct footpaths funded by the Get Active NSW grant. Weather permitting works will be conducted 7am and 6pm on the following dates: 25 Sept - 6...
Applications for Council Financial Assistance Open 1 October
Lithgow City Council is calling for financial assistance applications from not-for-profit organisations to undertake local community projects and activities. “I have seen firsthand how Council’s Financial Assistance Program has made a real difference in our...
JM Robson Aquatic Centre Summer Season
The Lithgow 50m outdoor pool will be opening on Monday 25 September 2023, to coincide with the September School holidays. As spring is now upon us and the summer season approaches, the facility will open earlier than usual. Both the 50m olympic pool and the hydro play...
Interruption to Service – Water Supply East Portland
Council advises that the water supply in the area of East Portland area may be affected due to a mains repair. Emergency repairs are occurring and residents in this area of Portland may experience a reduction in water pressure or no water. Council cannot advise a time...
Central West Drought Resilience Plan
Jointly funded by the Australian Government and the NSW Government under the Future Drought Fund Bathurst Regional Council, together with Lithgow City and Oberon Councils are excited to announce they have been successful in applying for up to $450,000 worth of...
“Kick-Start Your Novel” Creative writing workshop at the Lithgow Library
Lithgow Library is pleased to be hosting a free creative writing workshop conducted by author Alicia Thompson. To be held at Lithgow Library on Saturday 21 October 2023, this three-hour course will touch on the key building blocks of a novel: character, dialogue,...
Final Reminder Green Waste Collection
Lithgow Council’s third Green Waste Collection of the year is scheduled for the 25th September 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...
Council to meet with Vale Hall Committee to ensure the future of the Vale Hall
Lithgow City Council has made public comments about its intentions for the Vale Hall. This followed social media commentary from the local community group who use the hall - the Vale Ladies. The group had indicated that they would cease to operate if the Council...
Seven Valleys Tourism hosts local tourism industry stakeholder engagement workshops
Lithgow Council has thanked the local tourism industry for their contributions at nine workshops recently held to shape a new Destination Action Plan. Mayor Maree Statham said “Lithgow’s tourism offer operates in a crowded market. We need a laser sharp focus on the...
Lithgow community welcomes its newest citizens
On Wednesday 13 September 2023, Lithgow City Council celebrated Australian Citizenship Day by holding a citizenship ceremony for 6 conferees of the Lithgow communities’ newest Australian citizens. The event recognised the value and significance of Australian...
Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lidsdale
Council advises that the water supply in the area of Wolgan Road, Lidsdale 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 pressure...
Opera Gala Event Coming to the Union Theatre
Following the great success of the April 2022 Opera Gala event, Lithgow City Council presents two performances of the comic Opera RITA, by Gaetano Donizetti in early November 2023. Directed and translated to English by John Wregg, and starring Catherine Bouchier,...
Introduction to Tresillian at Lithgow Library
Lithgow Library is very happy to announce that Tresillian have rescheduled their cancelled talk from last month and will be visiting Lithgow Library via video link on 18 September to provide an information session FREE of charge for families. If you have a question on...
Art Exhibition by Local Artist Amanda Young
The walls of Lithgow Library will be full of colour throughout October with the exciting artworks of Lithgow artist Amanda Young. Amanda’s work is a result of her personal observation: “The interior space that we create in our houses reflects our inner desire and...
September Community Update
Development Applications The following Development Applications were approved at the August Council Meeting: DA 064/23 Energy Australia Industrial Development Boreholes & Pit Excavation-Boulder Road to inform the design and constructibility of a proposed 500...
September School Holidays at the Library
Not sure what to do for the school holidays? Lithgow City Council libraries have you covered! September and October are exciting months as the weather warms up and we celebrate Lithgow Halloween and Space Week, so why not join in the Lithgow City Council Library...
Advocating for a better model of funding for Disaster Recovery Works
Lithgow City Council Mayor, Maree Statham recently travelled to the NSW Parliament House to advocate for a better model of funding for disaster recovery works. The Mayor, and the Council’s General Manager, met with the Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib,...