Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 30 June at 6:30pm In the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow 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.lithgow.com/addressing-council. Copies of the agenda can be found on the website. COUNCIL COLUMN Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Repurposing of Timber from the Charles Street Bridge Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from the community for the acquisition and repurposing of the timber generated from the demolition of the Charles Street bridge. The bridge, located at the Solitary Creek crossing, Rydal has been demolished and is being replaced with reinforced concrete structure, using funding from the NSW Government's Fixing Country Bridges Program. The timber generated from this demolition is currently being stockpiled. To lodge your Expression of Interest, please complete the form available on Council's website Scan here to lodge an expression of interest Changes to Aquatic Centre Hours The J.M Robson Aquatic Centre has changed weekend opening hours in response to decreased patronage during the colder months. The revised opening hours will be: Monday to Friday 6am-7pm Weekends 8am-4pm Public Holidays 8am-4pm. While the weather is cold it's always a good time to remember that the indoor pool is fully heated and the sauna is steaming so why not warm up at the J.M Robson Aquatic Centre. We thank you for your continued patronage and look forward to seeing you all at the centre. Doing Business With Council Council has a system in place called VendorPanel, which is used by contractors to upload and maintain copies of their insurance certificates in order to gain prequalification to work for Council. More information can be found on Council's website under 'Doing Business with Council' or by contacting Council's Purchasing Coordinator on (02) 6354 9999. Scan here to find out more about doing business with Council 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 Connecting Seniors If you're over 55 and looking to make a connection, the iconic Lithgow Union Theatre is hosting a series of unique events, exclusive to seniors, until the end of 2025. 10am - 12 noon (on the First Wednesday of each month) Morning tea provided after each performance. Events are FREE but bookings essential. Upcoming events include: Comedy Gala - Wednesday 2 July Come and laugh with Mitch Garling at the Connecting Seniors Comedy Gala including local performers Martin Curtis and Marty Bright. Ukulele muster - Wednesday 6 August Lithgow's Ukulele groups will be brought together for a one-time only performance. Bring your ukulele (if you have one) or just join in the fun. Scan here for more information about Connecting Seniors events and to book your ticket. Waste 2 Art 2025 Lithgow city council invites the local community to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition. This years theme is "Year of the Toys" Waste 2 Art is a waste education program that invites individuals, schools, and community groups to take up the challenge and create a new life for materials by turning them into art. Entries will be accepted from Monday 9 June until Friday 13 June. Visit the Council website for more information. Scan here to find out more about Waste 2 Art 2025 WE ARE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Executive Assistant (Water, Wastewater and Waste) Governance and Risk Manager Ranger Scan here to view available jobs with Lithgow City Council General enquiries Telephone: (02) 6354 9999 Facsimile: (02) 6351 4259 Email: council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au LIFSON BRARY Events @ the Libraries Lithgow Booklovers Book Club Come along to the Lithgow Library on Monday evenings from 6:00pm and discuss your latest read or your favourite book. There is no requirement to read a set book as the club is about sharing widely. This weekly get together is free and tea and coffee will be provided. Wallerawang Booklovers Book Club Join us at the Wallerawang Library each month for a friendly and engaging book club where we dive into our current reads and share our thoughts over a relaxed discussion. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just getting started, all are welcome! Come along to discover new books, meet fellow book lovers, and enjoy great conversation. Third Wednesday of each month comencing 18th June at 4:30pm Women's Circle at Wallerawang Library Join Walanbang at the Wallerawang library on Saturday mornings for a warm, welcoming women's circle where creativity flows and conversations thrive. this community space invites women to gather, chat, share stories, and make art together. Whether you're crafting, painting, weaving or simply enjoying a cup of tea, All are welcome - come as you are! 10am and every Saturday. Free introduction to fine art classes: Marcus Lowrey will be facilitating free drawing, painting and sketching lessons every Tuesday 10:00am - 1:00pm. Marcus will provide some art materials to get you started, but students may need to purchase some items themselves. When you arrive at the Library you will find Marcus upstairs on the mezzanine level. Kite Making Join us for a fun and creative Kite Making Workshop designed for children and youth! In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to design, build, and decorate their own kites. 18 June at Wallerawang Library from 3:00pm After-School Academy La Salle Academy are working in partnership with Lithgow City Council Libraries to deliver the "After School Academy" which provides homework help and support for the transition to high school for children in primary school from years 4-6. Sessions will be held between 4:00pm and 5:00pm every Thursday at Lithgow Library. Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries www.council.lithgow.com Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 30 June at 6:30 pm In the Council Chambers , 180 Mort Street , Lithgow 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.lithgow.com/addressing-council . Copies of the agenda can be found on the website . COUNCIL COLUMN Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Repurposing of Timber from the Charles Street Bridge Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from the community for the acquisition and repurposing of the timber generated from the demolition of the Charles Street bridge . The bridge , located at the Solitary Creek crossing , Rydal has been demolished and is being replaced with reinforced concrete structure , using funding from the NSW Government's Fixing Country Bridges Program . The timber generated from this demolition is currently being stockpiled . To lodge your Expression of Interest , please complete the form available on Council's website Scan here to lodge an expression of interest Changes to Aquatic Centre Hours The J.M Robson Aquatic Centre has changed weekend opening hours in response to decreased patronage during the colder months . The revised opening hours will be : Monday to Friday 6 am-7pm Weekends 8 am-4pm Public Holidays 8 am-4pm . While the weather is cold it's always a good time to remember that the indoor pool is fully heated and the sauna is steaming so why not warm up at the J.M Robson Aquatic Centre . We thank you for your continued patronage and look forward to seeing you all at the centre . Doing Business With Council Council has a system in place called VendorPanel , which is used by contractors to upload and maintain copies of their insurance certificates in order to gain prequalification to work for Council . More information can be found on Council's website under ' Doing Business with Council ' or by contacting Council's Purchasing Coordinator on ( 02 ) 6354 9999 . Scan here to find out more about doing business with Council 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 Connecting Seniors If you're over 55 and looking to make a connection , the iconic Lithgow Union Theatre is hosting a series of unique events , exclusive to seniors , until the end of 2025. 10am - 12 noon ( on the First Wednesday of each month ) Morning tea provided after each performance . Events are FREE but bookings essential . Upcoming events include : Comedy Gala - Wednesday 2 July Come and laugh with Mitch Garling at the Connecting Seniors Comedy Gala including local performers Martin Curtis and Marty Bright . Ukulele muster - Wednesday 6 August Lithgow's Ukulele groups will be brought together for a one - time only performance . Bring your ukulele ( if you have one ) or just join in the fun . Scan here for more information about Connecting Seniors events and to book your ticket . Waste 2 Art 2025 Lithgow city council invites the local community to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition . This years theme is " Year of the Toys " Waste 2 Art is a waste education program that invites individuals , schools , and community groups to take up the challenge and create a new life for materials by turning them into art . Entries will be accepted from Monday 9 June until Friday 13 June . Visit the Council website for more information . Scan here to find out more about Waste 2 Art 2025 WE ARE HIRING ! JOIN OUR TEAM Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Executive Assistant ( Water , Wastewater and Waste ) Governance and Risk Manager Ranger Scan here to view available jobs with Lithgow City Council General enquiries Telephone : ( 02 ) 6354 9999 Facsimile : ( 02 ) 6351 4259 Email : council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au LIFSON BRARY Events @ the Libraries Lithgow Booklovers Book Club Come along to the Lithgow Library on Monday evenings from 6:00 pm and discuss your latest read or your favourite book . There is no requirement to read a set book as the club is about sharing widely . This weekly get together is free and tea and coffee will be provided . Wallerawang Booklovers Book Club Join us at the Wallerawang Library each month for a friendly and engaging book club where we dive into our current reads and share our thoughts over a relaxed discussion . Whether you're a seasoned reader or just getting started , all are welcome ! Come along to discover new books , meet fellow book lovers , and enjoy great conversation . Third Wednesday of each month comencing 18th June at 4:30 pm Women's Circle at Wallerawang Library Join Walanbang at the Wallerawang library on Saturday mornings for a warm , welcoming women's circle where creativity flows and conversations thrive . this community space invites women to gather , chat , share stories , and make art together . Whether you're crafting , painting , weaving or simply enjoying a cup of tea , All are welcome - come as you are ! 10am and every Saturday . Free introduction to fine art classes : Marcus Lowrey will be facilitating free drawing , painting and sketching lessons every Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm . Marcus will provide some art materials to get you started , but students may need to purchase some items themselves . When you arrive at the Library you will find Marcus upstairs on the mezzanine level . Kite Making Join us for a fun and creative Kite Making Workshop designed for children and youth ! In this hands - on session , participants will learn how to design , build , and decorate their own kites . 18 June at Wallerawang Library from 3:00 pm After - School Academy La Salle Academy are working in partnership with Lithgow City Council Libraries to deliver the " After School Academy " which provides homework help and support for the transition to high school for children in primary school from years 4-6 . Sessions will be held between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm every Thursday at Lithgow Library . Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries www.council.lithgow.com