Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 25 August 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 Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Whats on Libraries . . . . . History Week 2025 Lithgow Water Stories Exhibition 01 - 28 September @ Lithgow Library Connecting Seniors Lunchtime Book Club Wednedays 2:00pm - 5:00pm @ Lithgow Library Eskbank House Family Collections - Digitising and Sharing Your Photographs and Documents - Tuesday 19 August 10am to 12pm See, notice, connect - Saturday 23 August 10am to 12:30pm As the Story Goes - Storytelling Workshop Tuesday 26 August 10am to 12pm Stoney Broke Band - Tuesday 26 August 1pm to 2pm Union Theatre DOBBY Songwriting Workshop - Thursday 21 August 3:30-4:30pm DOBBY presents Warrangu; River Story - Thursday 21 August, 6:30pm Australian Poetry Slam Lithgow Heat - Friday 29 August Free dog microchipping Lithgow Council Rangers and Lithgow's Animal Shelter staff are conducting free mircrochipping for dogs at the following locations: Portland: Council Leash Free Park in Williwa Street on 20 August 9am-12pm Wallerawang: Lake Wallace Leash free exercise park, Barton Avenue on 03 September 9am - 12pm Please note: you will need to bring identification with you on the day to be eligible. Staff will not be able to microchip cats on the day, but please talk to us about having your cat microchipped in a secure location at the shelter. Halloween Carnivale Street Party EOI The Council are calling for expressions of interest (EOI) for musicians for the Lithgow Halloween 2025 Street Carnivale event. Bands, duos, and solo artists can apply now to perform a paid 45-minute set at the Carnivale Street Party! Costumes are highly encouraged and will be favourably regarded, but your music doesn't need to be Halloween-themed. We welcome a wide range of styles - including rock folk, funk, pop, indie or spooky For this event, you must be located in Lithgow LGA or nearby surrounding towns (i.e. Bathurst or Upper Mountains). Scan here to learn more about Lithgow Halloween and to register an EOI Did you Know? Pensioner Concession Card Holders May Be Eligible for Rates Rebate Scan here to download a Pensioner Concession Application Form Do you hold a Pensioner Concession Card like the one pictured? If you live at the property listed on your card, you may be eligible for a rebate on your Council rates. AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Expires CUSTOMER NAME FIRST LINE ADDRESS SECOND LINE ADDRESS THIRD LINE ADDRESS 2600 AKPLE CRN 111-111-111A PARTNER NAME CHILD ONE CHILD TWO CHILD THREE 12111118 CHILD FOUR 112111 111C CHILD FIVE 112 111 1110 CHILD SIX CARD START 30 JUL 202X How to apply 30 SEP 202X 111 111 112A 112 111 111E 112 111 111F 112 111 1110 DSP Australian Government Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card Signature of cardholder SAMPL This card is NOT transfera servicesaustralia.gov.au/pensionercard Issued by Services Australia on behalf of the Department of Social Services To apply, complete the Pensioner Concession Application Form available on Council's website. You will need to: Fill out the application form Provide a copy of your current Pensioner Concession Card If you believe you are eligible but aren't sure, please contact Council to discuss your situation. Pension rebates are shown on your rates notice. If you think you should be receiving the rebate but it is not displayed, please call Council to check. Council encourages Residents to Update Contact Details Council is encouraging all ratepayers and residents to make sure their contact details are up to date so Council can keep the community informed and ensure important information - including rates notices - reaches the right place. By providing a current mobile phone number, email address, and postal address, you'll help us communicate more effectively about services, events, and urgent updates. Residents can update their details: via phone 02 6354 9999 or by sending an email to council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au via the change of address form on the Council Website Make sure you stay connected with your community-check your details today. Scan here to update your details on the Council website Coffee and Chat with our Executive Team and Councillors Join us for a Coffee and a Chat with our Executive Leadership Team, Mayor Cass Coleman and Councillors at the Wallerawang Community & Sports Club on Tuesday, 19th August, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. RSVP so we can account for catering . On Exhibition The Council has the following item currently on exhibition: DA093-25 - Erection of a Digital Advertising Sign. DA226-22 - Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement DA072-25 - Erection of a Digital Advertising Sign. MODDA017/25-17 Great Western Highway Bowenfels Draft Volunteer Policy DA102-25 Proposed pergola & outdoor BBQ area DA106-25 Proposed change of use to dwelling and secondary dwelling Scan here for more information about items on exhibition Careers 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 for a job 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 25 August 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 Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Whats on Libraries . . . . . History Week 2025 Lithgow Water Stories Exhibition 01 - 28 September @ Lithgow Library Connecting Seniors Lunchtime Book Club Wednedays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ Lithgow Library Eskbank House Family Collections - Digitising and Sharing Your Photographs and Documents - Tuesday 19 August 10am to 12pm See , notice , connect - Saturday 23 August 10am to 12:30 pm As the Story Goes - Storytelling Workshop Tuesday 26 August 10am to 12pm Stoney Broke Band - Tuesday 26 August 1pm to 2pm Union Theatre DOBBY Songwriting Workshop - Thursday 21 August 3 : 30-4 : 30pm DOBBY presents Warrangu ; River Story - Thursday 21 August , 6:30 pm Australian Poetry Slam Lithgow Heat - Friday 29 August Free dog microchipping Lithgow Council Rangers and Lithgow's Animal Shelter staff are conducting free mircrochipping for dogs at the following locations : Portland : Council Leash Free Park in Williwa Street on 20 August 9 am-12pm Wallerawang : Lake Wallace Leash free exercise park , Barton Avenue on 03 September 9am - 12pm Please note : you will need to bring identification with you on the day to be eligible . Staff will not be able to microchip cats on the day , but please talk to us about having your cat microchipped in a secure location at the shelter . Halloween Carnivale Street Party EOI The Council are calling for expressions of interest ( EOI ) for musicians for the Lithgow Halloween 2025 Street Carnivale event . Bands , duos , and solo artists can apply now to perform a paid 45 - minute set at the Carnivale Street Party ! Costumes are highly encouraged and will be favourably regarded , but your music doesn't need to be Halloween - themed . We welcome a wide range of styles - including rock folk , funk , pop , indie or spooky For this event , you must be located in Lithgow LGA or nearby surrounding towns ( i.e. Bathurst or Upper Mountains ) . Scan here to learn more about Lithgow Halloween and to register an EOI Did you Know ? Pensioner Concession Card Holders May Be Eligible for Rates Rebate Scan here to download a Pensioner Concession Application Form Do you hold a Pensioner Concession Card like the one pictured ? If you live at the property listed on your card , you may be eligible for a rebate on your Council rates . AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Expires CUSTOMER NAME FIRST LINE ADDRESS SECOND LINE ADDRESS THIRD LINE ADDRESS 2600 AKPLE CRN 111-111-111A PARTNER NAME CHILD ONE CHILD TWO CHILD THREE 12111118 CHILD FOUR 112111 111C CHILD FIVE 112 111 1110 CHILD SIX CARD START 30 JUL 202X How to apply 30 SEP 202X 111 111 112A 112 111 111E 112 111 111F 112 111 1110 DSP Australian Government Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card Signature of cardholder SAMPL This card is NOT transfera servicesaustralia.gov.au/pensionercard Issued by Services Australia on behalf of the Department of Social Services To apply , complete the Pensioner Concession Application Form available on Council's website . You will need to : Fill out the application form Provide a copy of your current Pensioner Concession Card If you believe you are eligible but aren't sure , please contact Council to discuss your situation . Pension rebates are shown on your rates notice . If you think you should be receiving the rebate but it is not displayed , please call Council to check . Council encourages Residents to Update Contact Details Council is encouraging all ratepayers and residents to make sure their contact details are up to date so Council can keep the community informed and ensure important information - including rates notices - reaches the right place . By providing a current mobile phone number , email address , and postal address , you'll help us communicate more effectively about services , events , and urgent updates . Residents can update their details : via phone 02 6354 9999 or by sending an email to council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au via the change of address form on the Council Website Make sure you stay connected with your community - check your details today . Scan here to update your details on the Council website Coffee and Chat with our Executive Team and Councillors Join us for a Coffee and a Chat with our Executive Leadership Team , Mayor Cass Coleman and Councillors at the Wallerawang Community & Sports Club on Tuesday , 19th August , from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm . RSVP so we can account for catering . On Exhibition The Council has the following item currently on exhibition : DA093-25 - Erection of a Digital Advertising Sign . DA226-22 - Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement DA072-25 - Erection of a Digital Advertising Sign . MODDA017 / 25-17 Great Western Highway Bowenfels Draft Volunteer Policy DA102-25 Proposed pergola & outdoor BBQ area DA106-25 Proposed change of use to dwelling and secondary dwelling Scan here for more information about items on exhibition Careers 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 for a job 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