Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 28th April 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 Outdoor Pool Winter Closure Council wishes to advise that the outdoor pool at JM Robson Aquatic Centre will be closed to all patrons from Monday 7th April 2025. After one of the busiest seasons we've ever had, the outdoor facility will be closing to the public from close of business on Sunday 6th April 2025. The staff and management of the Aquatic Centre would like to thank everyone for their patronage during the summer season. We will be continuing to run our regular programs over the winter season and the indoor heated pool and sauna are open to warm you up during the colder months. Scan here for more information about the J.M Robson Aquatic Centre Lithgow Solid Waste Facility Public Holiday Operating Hours In observance of special holidays during April, the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility will be closed on: Good Friday (18 April), Easter Sunday (20 April) and ANZAC Day (25 April). The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility will be open as usual from 8am - 4.45pm on: Easter Saturday (19 April), and Easter Monday (21 April) Kerbside bin collections will continue to operate as usual on all public holidays. Scan here for more information about Councils waste service Cost of Living Hub The Council has created a new cost-of-living support hub on our website which provides resources and practical tips to assist you in saving money on everyday costs. Whether you're looking for ways to reduce energy bills, find local discounts, or get advice on budgeting, we've got you covered. Explore our tips and start making small changes today to ease the pressure on your budget. The website includes links to both State and Federal Government resources as well as Councils own support services. Scan here to visit the cost of living webpage 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 Green Waste Collection Ligos Green Waste Collection The Council offers a scheduled Green Waste Collection service twice per year. The first collection will be held during the week starting Monday 7 April 2025. Please note, the service is only available to those residents who have a weekly waste collection service. Registration must be completed by mid- day Thursday 4 April. Scan here to register for Green waste collection WASTE 2 ART Waste 2 Art 2025 Waste 2 Art 2025 Year of Toys Its time to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition. This years theme is "Year of 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 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 General enquiries Telephone: (02) 6354 9999 Facsimile: (02) 6351 4259 Email: council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au Events @ the Libraries Easter biscuit decorating and craft: Join in the fun with some delicious Easter inspired biscuit decorating and EGGcellent Easter craft! Come and enjoy an Easter inspired morning on Monday the 14th of April from 11.30am (after baby bounce at 10.30am) with some delicious crafty fun at the Lithgow Library. Easter Storytime "Hop" into your local library branch this April and enjoy a special Easter Storytime! There will be Easter craft, songs, stories, an Easter egg hunt and of course a special visitor. You won't want to miss the magic and fun! This is a free event and no bookings are required. Wallerawang Library: 15 April 10:30am Portland Library: 15 April 11:00am Lithgow Library 16 April 10:30am Amanda Young Art Exhibition: "Forests around Lithgow". Local artist Amanda Young's collection of paintings is currently on exhibition at Lithgow Library until 31 March. Through her paintings Amanda Young has attempted to capture the light that bounces off the trees, water and landscapes of our area. These peaceful 'living rooms' offer somewhere to dwell and think. Free introduction to fine art classes: Do you have an interest in art? Marcus Lowrey will be facilitating free drawing, painting and sketching lessons every Tuesday 10:00am - 1:00pm commencing Tuesday 25 March. 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. Art Attack with Sandra and Geoff The Lithgow Library is excited to invite you to a Children's Art workshop hosted by local artists Sandra Powell and Geoff Bretherton! 22 April at 11:00am at the Lithgow Library, bookings essential! Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Scan here to view available jobs www.council.lithgow.com Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 28th April 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 Outdoor Pool Winter Closure Council wishes to advise that the outdoor pool at JM Robson Aquatic Centre will be closed to all patrons from Monday 7th April 2025 . After one of the busiest seasons we've ever had , the outdoor facility will be closing to the public from close of business on Sunday 6th April 2025 . The staff and management of the Aquatic Centre would like to thank everyone for their patronage during the summer season . We will be continuing to run our regular programs over the winter season and the indoor heated pool and sauna are open to warm you up during the colder months . Scan here for more information about the J.M Robson Aquatic Centre Lithgow Solid Waste Facility Public Holiday Operating Hours In observance of special holidays during April , the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility will be closed on : Good Friday ( 18 April ) , Easter Sunday ( 20 April ) and ANZAC Day ( 25 April ) . The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility will be open as usual from 8am - 4.45pm on : Easter Saturday ( 19 April ) , and Easter Monday ( 21 April ) Kerbside bin collections will continue to operate as usual on all public holidays . Scan here for more information about Councils waste service Cost of Living Hub The Council has created a new cost - of - living support hub on our website which provides resources and practical tips to assist you in saving money on everyday costs . Whether you're looking for ways to reduce energy bills , find local discounts , or get advice on budgeting , we've got you covered . Explore our tips and start making small changes today to ease the pressure on your budget . The website includes links to both State and Federal Government resources as well as Councils own support services . Scan here to visit the cost of living webpage 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 Green Waste Collection Ligos Green Waste Collection The Council offers a scheduled Green Waste Collection service twice per year . The first collection will be held during the week starting Monday 7 April 2025 . Please note , the service is only available to those residents who have a weekly waste collection service . Registration must be completed by mid- day Thursday 4 April . Scan here to register for Green waste collection WASTE 2 ART Waste 2 Art 2025 Waste 2 Art 2025 Year of Toys Its time to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition . This years theme is " Year of 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 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 General enquiries Telephone : ( 02 ) 6354 9999 Facsimile : ( 02 ) 6351 4259 Email : council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au Events @ the Libraries Easter biscuit decorating and craft : Join in the fun with some delicious Easter inspired biscuit decorating and EGGcellent Easter craft ! Come and enjoy an Easter inspired morning on Monday the 14th of April from 11.30am ( after baby bounce at 10.30am ) with some delicious crafty fun at the Lithgow Library . Easter Storytime " Hop " into your local library branch this April and enjoy a special Easter Storytime ! There will be Easter craft , songs , stories , an Easter egg hunt and of course a special visitor . You won't want to miss the magic and fun ! This is a free event and no bookings are required . Wallerawang Library : 15 April 10:30 am Portland Library : 15 April 11:00 am Lithgow Library 16 April 10:30 am Amanda Young Art Exhibition : " Forests around Lithgow " . Local artist Amanda Young's collection of paintings is currently on exhibition at Lithgow Library until 31 March . Through her paintings Amanda Young has attempted to capture the light that bounces off the trees , water and landscapes of our area . These peaceful ' living rooms ' offer somewhere to dwell and think . Free introduction to fine art classes : Do you have an interest in art ? Marcus Lowrey will be facilitating free drawing , painting and sketching lessons every Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm commencing Tuesday 25 March . 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 . Art Attack with Sandra and Geoff The Lithgow Library is excited to invite you to a Children's Art workshop hosted by local artists Sandra Powell and Geoff Bretherton ! 22 April at 11:00 am at the Lithgow Library , bookings essential ! Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Scan here to view available jobs www.council.lithgow.com