Next Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 28th January at 6:30pm In the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow From the Mayors Desk Rolling up Our Sleeves for 2025 I've always believed that if opportunity doesn't knock, we should build a door and with the new year I am looking ahead to 12 months of collaboration and opportunity creation. The Lithgow City Council are in the process of establishing three Councillor working groups which will be oriented towards specific issues and outcomes. One of these working groups will be the Health Issues working group who will be engaging with health services that provide care to our residents. Advocating through an appropriate pathway will be crucial to its success. As we begin this new year, I encourage residents to get themselves more involved in the community, a great way to do this is by nominating to join one of the committees which are currently seeking new members. Committees thrive on input from residents and are a channel to make meaningful change in your area. I wish you all the best start to 2025 and hope that it is a happy, healthy, and productive year for our community. CITY, COUNCIL Members of the community wishing to address the Council meeting are required to register by midday on the day of the meeting. Register online at: www.council.lithgowcom/addressing-council. Copies of the agenda can be found on the website. COUNCIL COLUMN Lithgow COUNCIL Positions on Council Committees Lithgow City Council is calling for community nominations to join a number of the Council's Advisory Committees including, Community Development Committee, Crime Prevention Committee, Women's Advisory Committee and Youth Council. applications should be submitted in writing to council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au by Friday 31 January 2025. Scan here for more information on Committees Australia Day 2025 Events to celebrate Australia Day 2025 will be held accross the LGA on Sunday 26th January in Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland. Scan here for more information on Australia Day 2025 Jobs at council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services Golf Course - Recreation Labourer Senior Property Office Casual Animal Shelter Officer Scan here for more information or to apply THE Seven Valleys LITHGOW WOLGAN KAMMBLA CAPERTEE MEGALONG HARTLEY TARANA On Exhibition: Caretaker Deed Lake Lyell Lithgow City Council is publicly notifying a proposed Caretaker Deed incorporating a licence to occupy community land for the purpose of providing Caretaker Services for Lake Lyell Recreation Area, 578 Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels. The proposed deed would be granted to Lake Lyell Recreation Park Pty Ltd and the term of the proposed caretaker deed is from the date of signing until 28 February 2028. The Caretaker Deed will be on public exhibition from Friday 20 December 2024 to Tuesday 11 February 2025. A copy of the proposed Caretaker Deed is available for viewing at: www.council.lithgow.com OR at the Council Administration Centre, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow on weekdays from 8.30am to 4.00pm. Anyone can make a submission regarding the proposed Caretaker Deed. Submissions must be in writing and marked "Submission - proposed Caretaker Deed for Lake Lyell" and can be sent to Council's email - council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au OR posted/delivered to Council's Administration Building at 180 Mort Street, Lithgow NSW 2790 by no later than 4pm on Tuesday 11 February 2025. Scan here for more information Summer Holiday Guide Skate Parks Get out your skateboards, scooters and bikes and work on your tricks this school holidays at the three skateparks in our LGA including Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland. Lithgow Holiday Activities at the Libraries Lithgow Library Toddler Time 20 January, 11:00am Back to school essentials 23 January, 10:30am Lego Masters 28 January, 10:30am Mario Kart and Board Games 30 January. 10:30am Portland Library Summer time LEGO 22 January, 2:30pm Ocean in a Jar 25 January, 9:30am Board Games 28 January, 2:30pm Magic Potions 1 February 9:30am Wallerawang Library LEGO Masters 17 January 4:00pm Scavenger Hunt 21 January 11:00am Board Games 24 January 4:00pm Clay Workshop (2 Days) 28 & 29 January from 3:00pm Contact Details PO Box 19, Lithgow NSW 2790 180 Mort Street, Lithgow NSW 2790 Administration Office Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.15pm Cashier 8.30am - 4.00pm JM Robson Aquatic Centre The JM Robson Aquatic Centre will be open for the school holidays. Come down and have a splash in both the indoor and outdoor pool. Mums and Dads did you know you can book out our dedicated event space for birthdays and other parties? Contact our friendly team on 6352 9160 for more info. A reminder that no child under the age of 14 years old will be provided entry into the facility without a parent or guardian over the age of 16 years. Afternoon tea with the pollinators On Sunday 19 Janurary join Megan Halcroft (PhD), from Bees Business, for a 'talk and walk' around Eskbank House Museum gardens. where you can get up and close with some of the insect pollinators including native bees. A light afternoon tea will be provided. Scan here to book your free ticket for the event General enquiries Telephone: (02) 6354 9999 Facsimile: (02) 6351 4259 Email: council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au Pump Track & Adventure Park The pump track at the Endeavour Park is great for kids who love cycling and can be used by people of all skill levels. Parents can also take advantage of the adventure playground right next to the track which features loads of activities for the kids! Summer Fun Colour Run Lithgow Council is proud to support Creative Community Concepts to deliver a series of colour run events throughout the LGA. there will be a colour run at Conran Oval on January 29th between 10:30am - 12:30pm Explore the Seven Valleys these holidays See all of the exciting things on offer in our backyard by visting the Seven Valley's tourism website www.sevenvalleys.com.au Scan here to visit the Seven Valley's Tourism Website www.council.lithgow.com Next Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 28th January at 6:30 pm In the Council Chambers , 180 Mort Street , Lithgow From the Mayors Desk Rolling up Our Sleeves for 2025 I've always believed that if opportunity doesn't knock , we should build a door and with the new year I am looking ahead to 12 months of collaboration and opportunity creation . The Lithgow City Council are in the process of establishing three Councillor working groups which will be oriented towards specific issues and outcomes . One of these working groups will be the Health Issues working group who will be engaging with health services that provide care to our residents . Advocating through an appropriate pathway will be crucial to its success . As we begin this new year , I encourage residents to get themselves more involved in the community , a great way to do this is by nominating to join one of the committees which are currently seeking new members . Committees thrive on input from residents and are a channel to make meaningful change in your area . I wish you all the best start to 2025 and hope that it is a happy , healthy , and productive year for our community . CITY , COUNCIL Members of the community wishing to address the Council meeting are required to register by midday on the day of the meeting . Register online at : www.council.lithgowcom / addressing - council . Copies of the agenda can be found on the website . COUNCIL COLUMN Lithgow COUNCIL Positions on Council Committees Lithgow City Council is calling for community nominations to join a number of the Council's Advisory Committees including , Community Development Committee , Crime Prevention Committee , Women's Advisory Committee and Youth Council . applications should be submitted in writing to council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au by Friday 31 January 2025 . Scan here for more information on Committees Australia Day 2025 Events to celebrate Australia Day 2025 will be held accross the LGA on Sunday 26th January in Lithgow , Wallerawang and Portland . Scan here for more information on Australia Day 2025 Jobs at council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services Golf Course - Recreation Labourer Senior Property Office Casual Animal Shelter Officer Scan here for more information or to apply THE Seven Valleys LITHGOW WOLGAN KAMMBLA CAPERTEE MEGALONG HARTLEY TARANA On Exhibition : Caretaker Deed Lake Lyell Lithgow City Council is publicly notifying a proposed Caretaker Deed incorporating a licence to occupy community land for the purpose of providing Caretaker Services for Lake Lyell Recreation Area , 578 Magpie Hollow Road , South Bowenfels . The proposed deed would be granted to Lake Lyell Recreation Park Pty Ltd and the term of the proposed caretaker deed is from the date of signing until 28 February 2028. The Caretaker Deed will be on public exhibition from Friday 20 December 2024 to Tuesday 11 February 2025 . A copy of the proposed Caretaker Deed is available for viewing at : www.council.lithgow.com OR at the Council Administration Centre , 180 Mort Street , Lithgow on weekdays from 8.30am to 4.00pm . Anyone can make a submission regarding the proposed Caretaker Deed . Submissions must be in writing and marked " Submission - proposed Caretaker Deed for Lake Lyell " and can be sent to Council's email - council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au OR posted / delivered to Council's Administration Building at 180 Mort Street , Lithgow NSW 2790 by no later than 4pm on Tuesday 11 February 2025 . Scan here for more information Summer Holiday Guide Skate Parks Get out your skateboards , scooters and bikes and work on your tricks this school holidays at the three skateparks in our LGA including Lithgow , Wallerawang and Portland . Lithgow Holiday Activities at the Libraries Lithgow Library Toddler Time 20 January , 11:00 am Back to school essentials 23 January , 10:30 am Lego Masters 28 January , 10:30 am Mario Kart and Board Games 30 January . 10:30 am Portland Library Summer time LEGO 22 January , 2:30 pm Ocean in a Jar 25 January , 9:30 am Board Games 28 January , 2:30 pm Magic Potions 1 February 9:30 am Wallerawang Library LEGO Masters 17 January 4:00 pm Scavenger Hunt 21 January 11:00 am Board Games 24 January 4:00 pm Clay Workshop ( 2 Days ) 28 & 29 January from 3:00 pm Contact Details PO Box 19 , Lithgow NSW 2790 180 Mort Street , Lithgow NSW 2790 Administration Office Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.15pm Cashier 8.30am - 4.00pm JM Robson Aquatic Centre The JM Robson Aquatic Centre will be open for the school holidays . Come down and have a splash in both the indoor and outdoor pool . Mums and Dads did you know you can book out our dedicated event space for birthdays and other parties ? Contact our friendly team on 6352 9160 for more info . A reminder that no child under the age of 14 years old will be provided entry into the facility without a parent or guardian over the age of 16 years . Afternoon tea with the pollinators On Sunday 19 Janurary join Megan Halcroft ( PhD ) , from Bees Business , for a ' talk and walk ' around Eskbank House Museum gardens . where you can get up and close with some of the insect pollinators including native bees . A light afternoon tea will be provided . Scan here to book your free ticket for the event General enquiries Telephone : ( 02 ) 6354 9999 Facsimile : ( 02 ) 6351 4259 Email : council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au Pump Track & Adventure Park The pump track at the Endeavour Park is great for kids who love cycling and can be used by people of all skill levels . Parents can also take advantage of the adventure playground right next to the track which features loads of activities for the kids ! Summer Fun Colour Run Lithgow Council is proud to support Creative Community Concepts to deliver a series of colour run events throughout the LGA . there will be a colour run at Conran Oval on January 29th between 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Explore the Seven Valleys these holidays See all of the exciting things on offer in our backyard by visting the Seven Valley's tourism website www.sevenvalleys.com.au Scan here to visit the Seven Valley's Tourism Website www.council.lithgow.com