Next Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 28th January 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.lithgowcom/addressing-council. Copies of the agenda can be found on the website. COUNCIL COLUMN COUNCIL THE Seven Valleys LITHGOW WOLGAN KANIMBLA CAPERTEE MEGALONG-HARTLEY TARANA Lithgow Christmas and New Year Council staff would like to wish all residents a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Over the Christmas Closure Period which commences Friday December 20th through until Monday January 6th, the Council administration centre will be closed and the Council will be operating with reduced staff. The Aquatic centre, Libraries and Eskbank House Museum will be operating on Holiday hours so please refer to the websites for each of the facilities before planning a visit. For urgent matter's call 6354 9999. Waste Services Over Christmas Period During the Christmas period, waste, recycling and FOGO collection will proceed as normal with garbage trucks will be collecting bins as usual, including on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility, including the Resource Recovery Centre, Recycling Centre and Re-use Shed, Portland and Capertee Garbage Depots will be closed on Christmas Day, but are open on all other public holidays. Lithgow COUNCIL CITY Australia Day 2025 Events to celebrate Australia Day 2025 will be held accross the LGA on Sunday 26th January. Events will be held in Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland featuring Performances, Collaborative art activities, Live music, Food stalls and more. Nomintations for NSW local Citizen of the Year Awards Deadline Extended. Do you know somebody in our community that deserves recognition for their achivements? Council has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2025 NSW local Citizen of the Year Awards which will be announced on Australia Day 2025. Nominations forms can be downloaded from the Council website. Nomintations close Monday 6th of January 2025 Scan here for more information on Australia Day 2025 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. Nominations should be submitted in writing by Friday 31 January 2025 and detail your interest and relevant experience. Scan here for more information on Committees Items on Exhibition The Council currently has a number of Items on exhbition for public comment. To view these items and to make comment visit the Council website. Scan here for more information Jobs at council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguards Scan here for more information or to apply Summer Holiday Guide Holiday Activities at the Libraries Lithgow Library Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time Toddler Sensory Time - Summer Themed 6 January, 10:30am Sunshine Canvas Art 9 January, 10:30am Ready, Set, GO! Scavenger Hunt 13 January, 1:00pm Clay Workshop 16 January. 10:30am Portland Library Traditional Games 8 January, 2:30pm Lava Lamp Experiments 9 January, 2:30pm STEAM Challenge 15 January, 2:30pm Friendship Bracelets 16 January 2:30pm Wallerawang Library Bubble Party! 7 January 11:00am Movie Afternoon 10 January 4:00pm Fairy Crowns 14 January 11:00am FAST JM Robson Aquatic Centre MEDI LAN Keep L 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. History and Nature Pay a visit to Eskbank House Museum, the Lithgow districts regional museum. Set within a historic estate, the museum aims to collect, preserve and interpret the histories associated with the early settlement and development of the region. Explore the natural beauty of our area including the Blast Furnace and Lake Pillans Wetlands, Gardens of Stone National Park, and Lake Wallace. 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 General enquiries Telephone: (02) 6354 9999 Facsimile: (02) 6351 4259 Email: council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au 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. 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 are two events schedueled for the summer school holidays: Conran Oval : January 29th 10:30am - 12:30pm Wallerawang Oval: January 15th 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 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 COUNCIL THE Seven Valleys LITHGOW WOLGAN KANIMBLA CAPERTEE MEGALONG - HARTLEY TARANA Lithgow Christmas and New Year Council staff would like to wish all residents a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year . Over the Christmas Closure Period which commences Friday December 20th through until Monday January 6th , the Council administration centre will be closed and the Council will be operating with reduced staff . The Aquatic centre , Libraries and Eskbank House Museum will be operating on Holiday hours so please refer to the websites for each of the facilities before planning a visit . For urgent matter's call 6354 9999 . Waste Services Over Christmas Period During the Christmas period , waste , recycling and FOGO collection will proceed as normal with garbage trucks will be collecting bins as usual , including on Christmas Day , Boxing Day and New Year's Day . The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility , including the Resource Recovery Centre , Recycling Centre and Re - use Shed , Portland and Capertee Garbage Depots will be closed on Christmas Day , but are open on all other public holidays . Lithgow COUNCIL CITY Australia Day 2025 Events to celebrate Australia Day 2025 will be held accross the LGA on Sunday 26th January . Events will be held in Lithgow , Wallerawang and Portland featuring Performances , Collaborative art activities , Live music , Food stalls and more . Nomintations for NSW local Citizen of the Year Awards Deadline Extended . Do you know somebody in our community that deserves recognition for their achivements ? Council has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2025 NSW local Citizen of the Year Awards which will be announced on Australia Day 2025 . Nominations forms can be downloaded from the Council website . Nomintations close Monday 6th of January 2025 Scan here for more information on Australia Day 2025 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 . Nominations should be submitted in writing by Friday 31 January 2025 and detail your interest and relevant experience . Scan here for more information on Committees Items on Exhibition The Council currently has a number of Items on exhbition for public comment . To view these items and to make comment visit the Council website . Scan here for more information Jobs at council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguards Scan here for more information or to apply Summer Holiday Guide Holiday Activities at the Libraries Lithgow Library Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time Toddler Sensory Time - Summer Themed 6 January , 10:30 am Sunshine Canvas Art 9 January , 10:30 am Ready , Set , GO ! Scavenger Hunt 13 January , 1:00 pm Clay Workshop 16 January . 10:30 am Portland Library Traditional Games 8 January , 2:30 pm Lava Lamp Experiments 9 January , 2:30 pm STEAM Challenge 15 January , 2:30 pm Friendship Bracelets 16 January 2:30 pm Wallerawang Library Bubble Party ! 7 January 11:00 am Movie Afternoon 10 January 4:00 pm Fairy Crowns 14 January 11:00 am FAST JM Robson Aquatic Centre MEDI LAN Keep L 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 . History and Nature Pay a visit to Eskbank House Museum , the Lithgow districts regional museum . Set within a historic estate , the museum aims to collect , preserve and interpret the histories associated with the early settlement and development of the region . Explore the natural beauty of our area including the Blast Furnace and Lake Pillans Wetlands , Gardens of Stone National Park , and Lake Wallace . 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 General enquiries Telephone : ( 02 ) 6354 9999 Facsimile : ( 02 ) 6351 4259 Email : council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au 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 . 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 are two events schedueled for the summer school holidays : Conran Oval : January 29th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wallerawang Oval : January 15th 3:00 pm - 5:00 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