Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 26th May 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 Works on Vale Street Portland are continuing with drainage, kerb and gutter upgrades and removal of trees ongoing. Grading Council grading was undertaken on Russel Road and is currenlty being undertaken on Lochaber Road, Capertee. Jetpatching Due to a potentially contaminated batch of emulsion used by the Jetpatchers, the Council has taken both Jetpatchers off the road whilst we confirm that the material meets quality standards. Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects HAVE YOUR SAY IP&R documents now on exhibition Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents on exhibition. The Council has endorsed a suite of documents to be placed on public exhibition for comment, as part of Council's planning process also known as Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R.) We want the community to have their say on these documents which include the Draft Community Strategic Plan 2040, The Draft Delivery Program 2026-2030, and The Draft Operational Plan 2025/26. The plans form the basis for Council's ongoing operations with the Draft Community Strategic Plan 2040 outlining the long-term goals and aspirations of the community, the Draft Delivery Program which outlines the actions that the Council will undertake during this term and the Draft Operational Plan which outlines the actions that will be taken during the 2025/26 Financial Year. This is your opportunity to let us know if the projects we've identified for future delivery align with your vision for the Lithgow LGA. We invite you to provide your feedback by Monday 2 June 2025. The plans are available for residents to review and comment on the Council website. Scan here to have your say! Water Supply Pipeline Cleaning Lithgow City Council is commencing a program of watermains cleaning across the local government area between May 12 until the end of June. This cleaning of the watermains and pipelines is being undertaken to ensure Council's water supply lines are maintained and in good condition. The Council will be in touch with residents in impacted areas which may expereince interruption to water supply over the course of the cleaning program. Works will be undertaken between the hours 7:00am-5:00pm over the period with as little disruption as possible. Upcoming Water Pipeline Cleaning Dates Portland: between 12/05/25 and 19/05/25 Lidsdale: 12/05/25 Wallerawang: between 13/05/25 and 19/05/25 Cullen Bullen: 20/5/25 Marrangaroo: 20/05/25 Rydal: 20/5/25 Scan here to view more information about this program. WE ARE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM Lingow Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Development Planner Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services Environment Health Officer Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Mechanic Rural Recreation Labourer Scan here to view available jobs with Lithgow City Council Councillor and Executive meet & greet Cr Elizabeth Fredericks has organised a community meet & greet with Councillors and Executive staff on Thursday 15 May For residents of the Landa Street area. The community meet and greet will be held at the Cottage opposite Emora Park from 4:30 to 5:00pm on 15 May. LIBRARY 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. 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. 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 Waste 2 Art "Toyshop workshop" Waste 2 Art "Toyshop workshop" is a series of workshops to help you explore, design and build entries for this year's WASTE 2 ART competition. This year's theme is "Year of Toys". All materials will be supplied by the Library, participants are welcome to bring in their old toys from home to make their own masterpiece! Lithgow Library: Thursday 15th, 22nd and 29th May from 3:30pm - 5:00pm Wallerawang Library: Thursday 16th, 23rd and 30th May from 3:30pm - 5:00pm Connecting Seniors: Free Writing Workshop Are you a senior who is interested in learning how to write stories? Lithgow City Council Libraries are holding a FREE six week writing workshop for seniors which commenced on the 6th May. This six-week course provides you with the fundamentals of writing a compelling story. Classes will be held on Tuesday mornings at Lithgow Library from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The course is free but bookings are essential and can be made by calling the Lithgow Library on 63529100. Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries 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 26th May 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 Works on Vale Street Portland are continuing with drainage , kerb and gutter upgrades and removal of trees ongoing . Grading Council grading was undertaken on Russel Road and is currenlty being undertaken on Lochaber Road , Capertee . Jetpatching Due to a potentially contaminated batch of emulsion used by the Jetpatchers , the Council has taken both Jetpatchers off the road whilst we confirm that the material meets quality standards . Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects HAVE YOUR SAY IP & R documents now on exhibition Integrated Planning and Reporting ( IP & R ) documents on exhibition . The Council has endorsed a suite of documents to be placed on public exhibition for comment , as part of Council's planning process also known as Integrated Planning and Reporting ( IP & R . ) We want the community to have their say on these documents which include the Draft Community Strategic Plan 2040 , The Draft Delivery Program 2026-2030 , and The Draft Operational Plan 2025/26 . The plans form the basis for Council's ongoing operations with the Draft Community Strategic Plan 2040 outlining the long - term goals and aspirations of the community , the Draft Delivery Program which outlines the actions that the Council will undertake during this term and the Draft Operational Plan which outlines the actions that will be taken during the 2025/26 Financial Year . This is your opportunity to let us know if the projects we've identified for future delivery align with your vision for the Lithgow LGA . We invite you to provide your feedback by Monday 2 June 2025. The plans are available for residents to review and comment on the Council website . Scan here to have your say ! Water Supply Pipeline Cleaning Lithgow City Council is commencing a program of watermains cleaning across the local government area between May 12 until the end of June . This cleaning of the watermains and pipelines is being undertaken to ensure Council's water supply lines are maintained and in good condition . The Council will be in touch with residents in impacted areas which may expereince interruption to water supply over the course of the cleaning program . Works will be undertaken between the hours 7:00 am-5:00pm over the period with as little disruption as possible . Upcoming Water Pipeline Cleaning Dates Portland : between 12/05/25 and 19/05/25 Lidsdale : 12/05/25 Wallerawang : between 13/05/25 and 19/05/25 Cullen Bullen : 20/5/25 Marrangaroo : 20/05/25 Rydal : 20/5/25 Scan here to view more information about this program . WE ARE HIRING ! JOIN OUR TEAM Lingow Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Development Planner Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services Environment Health Officer Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Mechanic Rural Recreation Labourer Scan here to view available jobs with Lithgow City Council Councillor and Executive meet & greet Cr Elizabeth Fredericks has organised a community meet & greet with Councillors and Executive staff on Thursday 15 May For residents of the Landa Street area . The community meet and greet will be held at the Cottage opposite Emora Park from 4:30 to 5:00 pm on 15 May . LIBRARY 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 . 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 . 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 Waste 2 Art " Toyshop workshop " Waste 2 Art " Toyshop workshop " is a series of workshops to help you explore , design and build entries for this year's WASTE 2 ART competition . This year's theme is " Year of Toys " . All materials will be supplied by the Library , participants are welcome to bring in their old toys from home to make their own masterpiece ! Lithgow Library : Thursday 15th , 22nd and 29th May from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Wallerawang Library : Thursday 16th , 23rd and 30th May from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Connecting Seniors : Free Writing Workshop Are you a senior who is interested in learning how to write stories ? Lithgow City Council Libraries are holding a FREE six week writing workshop for seniors which commenced on the 6th May . This six - week course provides you with the fundamentals of writing a compelling story . Classes will be held on Tuesday mornings at Lithgow Library from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm . The course is free but bookings are essential and can be made by calling the Lithgow Library on 63529100 . Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries 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