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 Works Update Rehabilitation and Resealing: Works have been completed on Martins Road, Limestone Creek Road and stage 1 of works on Hampton Road with Stage 2 starting this week. Jetpatcher: One of Council's Jetpatchers is currently operating on local roads around the Portland township after completing patching in Glen Alice last week. The second patcher is working on Glen Davis Road this week. Bitumen overlay program: A number of roads are scheduled for the application of a bitumen overlay which is expected to commence in October. You may notice works on Browns Gap Road, Glenrock Place, Franks Place, Bonnie Hills Drive, Bonnie Blink Drive, Apple Tree Lane, River Lett Close, James St, Crawford St, Pine Tree Ave, Faley St, Watson Ave and Carsons Siding Road in preperation for these works in the coming weeks. It is expected that the interuption will be minimal. Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects From the Mayors Desk Halloween is here to stay Lithgow Councillors approved the events plan for 2025-2026 in March to support local events. The breakdown is as follows: Lithgow Halloween, $90,000; Lithgow Christmas Concert, $90,000; Wallerawang New Year's Eve Fireworks, $10,000. An additional $45,000 has been allocated to encourage innovative event proposals, creating a vibrant community calendar. This strategic investment is poised to ignite local events and foster a thriving community spirit. Watch this space! Waste 2 Art 2025 Its time to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition. This years theme is "Year of Toys" 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 Public Holiday Operating Hours The Council administration centre will be closed over the April Holiday Period on the following days: . Good Friday (18 April) Easter Monday (21 April) ANZAC Day (25 April) The JM Robson Aquatic Centre, Lithgow City Council 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 matters please call 6354 9999. Waste Facility Operating Hours The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility and Reuse Shed will be closed on: Good Friday (18 April), Easter Sunday (20 April) and ANZAC Day (25 April). The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility and Reuse shed will be open as usual from 8:00am - 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 Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Team Leader Development Development Planner Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Environment Health Officer Site Supervisor - Lithgow Solid Waste Facility Scan here to view available jobs Events @ the Libraries 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. Easter Storytime "Hop" into your local library branch this April and enjoy a special aster 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 Free introduction to fine art classes: Do you have an interest in art? Marcus Lowrey is facilitating free drawing, painting and sketching lessons every Tuesday 10:00am - 1:00pm at Lithgow Library. 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 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 General enquiries Telephone: (02) 6354 9999 Facsimile: (02) 6351 4259 Email: council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au 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 Works Update Rehabilitation and Resealing : Works have been completed on Martins Road , Limestone Creek Road and stage 1 of works on Hampton Road with Stage 2 starting this week . Jetpatcher : One of Council's Jetpatchers is currently operating on local roads around the Portland township after completing patching in Glen Alice last week . The second patcher is working on Glen Davis Road this week . Bitumen overlay program : A number of roads are scheduled for the application of a bitumen overlay which is expected to commence in October . You may notice works on Browns Gap Road , Glenrock Place , Franks Place , Bonnie Hills Drive , Bonnie Blink Drive , Apple Tree Lane , River Lett Close , James St , Crawford St , Pine Tree Ave , Faley St , Watson Ave and Carsons Siding Road in preperation for these works in the coming weeks . It is expected that the interuption will be minimal . Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects From the Mayors Desk Halloween is here to stay Lithgow Councillors approved the events plan for 2025-2026 in March to support local events . The breakdown is as follows : Lithgow Halloween , $ 90,000 ; Lithgow Christmas Concert , $ 90,000 ; Wallerawang New Year's Eve Fireworks , $ 10,000 . An additional $ 45,000 has been allocated to encourage innovative event proposals , creating a vibrant community calendar . This strategic investment is poised to ignite local events and foster a thriving community spirit . Watch this space ! Waste 2 Art 2025 Its time to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition . This years theme is " Year of Toys " 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 Public Holiday Operating Hours The Council administration centre will be closed over the April Holiday Period on the following days : . Good Friday ( 18 April ) Easter Monday ( 21 April ) ANZAC Day ( 25 April ) The JM Robson Aquatic Centre , Lithgow City Council 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 matters please call 6354 9999 . Waste Facility Operating Hours The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility and Reuse Shed will be closed on : Good Friday ( 18 April ) , Easter Sunday ( 20 April ) and ANZAC Day ( 25 April ) . The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility and Reuse shed will be open as usual from 8:00 am - 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 Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Team Leader Development Development Planner Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Environment Health Officer Site Supervisor - Lithgow Solid Waste Facility Scan here to view available jobs Events @ the Libraries 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 . Easter Storytime " Hop " into your local library branch this April and enjoy a special aster 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 Free introduction to fine art classes : Do you have an interest in art ? Marcus Lowrey is facilitating free drawing , painting and sketching lessons every Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Lithgow Library . 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 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 General enquiries Telephone : ( 02 ) 6354 9999 Facsimile : ( 02 ) 6351 4259 Email : council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au www.council.lithgow.com