Next Ordinary Council Meeting 23 February 2026 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 Lets talk, SEVEN VALLEYS Towards 2050 - Community Strategic Plan Share your vision for the future of the Lithgow LGA and our Seven Valleys. From revamping parks and playgrounds, fixing local roads, enhancing local services, or planning for a sustainable future your ideas help us prioritise what matters to you most. Post an image and/or write a comment telling us about your hopes for the future of the Lithgow LGA - Our Seven Valleys . . What makes our Seven Valleys a great place to live, work and play? What does our Seven Valleys look like in 2050? What do we need to change in our Seven Valleys? Items on exhibition Lot 103 DP 751651 - Lake Lyell Magpie Hollow Road SOUTH BOWENFELS NSW 2790 LOT 1 DP 161475-14 MILLERS ROAD LIDSDALE NSW 2790. Growth Management Strategy Focus Groups We're hosting community focus groups to test early ideas and directions for how Lithgow's towns, villages and rural areas could grow into the future. These small-group sessions are a chance to discuss what's working, what needs more thought, and what should guide future planning decisions. Focus group dates and locations Adaptative Skills Hub, 176 Mort Street, Lithgow 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday 14 February 2026 Portland RSL Club 10:00am-12:00pm Sunday 15 February 2026 Hartley School and Community Centre 2:00pm-4:00pm Sunday 15 February 2026 Capertee Community Hall 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday 21 February 2026 Glen Alice Community Hall 2:00pm-4:00pm Saturday 21 February 2026 Rydal Showgrounds 10:00am-12:00pm Sunday 22 February 2026 Wallerawang Community & Sports Club 2:00pm-4:00pm Sunday 22 February 2026 Please RSVP via the Growth Management Strategy webpage on www.letstalksevenvalleys.com.au SCAN HERE & LET'S TALK... 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 Lithgow Coffee and Chat - Portland Lithgow City Council warmly invites the community to join us for a Coffee and a Chat with our Executive Leadership Team, Mayor Cass Coleman and Councillors at the Portland RSL on Thursday, 12th February, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to meet the Council team face-to- face, ask questions, share feedback, and hear more about Council's current priorities and future vision in a relaxed environment. Please RSVP so that we can account for catering. Scan here to RSVP for coffee and chat at Portland Farmland Rating - Final Reminder In 2025 Farmland Rating applications were posted to eligible property owners last year and were required to be returned by 12 December 2025. Under the Local Government Act, Council is required to correctly categorise all properties. Without a completed application, Council is unable to determine whether the dominant use of a property is for farming purposes. If a completed Farmland Rating application is not received by 28 February 2026, the property's categorisation will automatically be changed to Residential. If you believe your property is eligible for Farmland Rating and have not yet submitted an application, please contact Council as soon as possible to request a form or discuss your circumstances you can also download a form on the Council website. Scan here too complete the Farmland Rating Application 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 with Lithgow City Council General enquiries Telephone: (02) 6354 9999 Facsimile: (02) 6351 4259 Email council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au WORKS UPDATE Recent Works A wrap up of the current and ongoing works around the Lithgow LGA week ending 23 January 2026. All works may be impacted by weather conditions and are subject to change. Dark Corner Road - Kerb and guttering works have been completed, with additional pothole patching undertaken along sections of the road. Portland Cullen Bullen Road - Sealing works are expected to commence this week and will continue through to next week. Pipers Flat Road, Portland - Clearing of drainage has been completed near John Mackey Drive, with works to continue towards the Portland Golf Club this week and into next week. Magpie Hollow Road - Works are continuing along Magpie Hollow Road and will progressively move towards Hampton Road over the coming weeks. Main Street Pavers - The Council's urban team have been cleaning and preparing the Main Street pavers from Eskbank Street to Lithgow Street ahead of the application of a non-slip treatment which is expected to be applied over the coming weeks. Parks and Gardens - Councils Parks and Gardens team were busy last week preparing Queen Elizabeth Park ahead of Australia Day Celebrations. We live here too! Lithgow City Council employs over 220 people across our region. We are your neighbours, friends and family. We are the person standing beside you at the checkouts, the people working on the roads, mowing the parks and assisting you at the administration centre. Unfortunately, we have seen an increase in abusive behavior. While council is not above criticism, we ask that you be considerate with staff online and in person. If you see a problem, report it! Many items of council business can be completed on our website including providing feedback, Click on the "Report a Problem" link on our homepage. Alternatively, speak to one of our friendly Customer Service Team by phoning 02 6354 9999. By using our feedback form or calling us direct and providing all of the relevant details we are able to investigate the issue and, where possible, resolve it. Scan here to report a problem www.council.lithgow.com Next Ordinary Council Meeting 23 February 2026 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 Lets talk , SEVEN VALLEYS Towards 2050 - Community Strategic Plan Share your vision for the future of the Lithgow LGA and our Seven Valleys . From revamping parks and playgrounds , fixing local roads , enhancing local services , or planning for a sustainable future your ideas help us prioritise what matters to you most . Post an image and / or write a comment telling us about your hopes for the future of the Lithgow LGA - Our Seven Valleys . . What makes our Seven Valleys a great place to live , work and play ? What does our Seven Valleys look like in 2050 ? What do we need to change in our Seven Valleys ? Items on exhibition Lot 103 DP 751651 - Lake Lyell Magpie Hollow Road SOUTH BOWENFELS NSW 2790 LOT 1 DP 161475-14 MILLERS ROAD LIDSDALE NSW 2790 . Growth Management Strategy Focus Groups We're hosting community focus groups to test early ideas and directions for how Lithgow's towns , villages and rural areas could grow into the future . These small - group sessions are a chance to discuss what's working , what needs more thought , and what should guide future planning decisions . Focus group dates and locations Adaptative Skills Hub , 176 Mort Street , Lithgow 10:00 am-12:00pm Saturday 14 February 2026 Portland RSL Club 10:00 am-12:00pm Sunday 15 February 2026 Hartley School and Community Centre 2:00 pm-4:00pm Sunday 15 February 2026 Capertee Community Hall 10:00 am-12:00pm Saturday 21 February 2026 Glen Alice Community Hall 2:00 pm-4:00pm Saturday 21 February 2026 Rydal Showgrounds 10:00 am-12:00pm Sunday 22 February 2026 Wallerawang Community & Sports Club 2:00 pm-4:00pm Sunday 22 February 2026 Please RSVP via the Growth Management Strategy webpage on www.letstalksevenvalleys.com.au SCAN HERE & LET'S TALK ... 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 Lithgow Coffee and Chat - Portland Lithgow City Council warmly invites the community to join us for a Coffee and a Chat with our Executive Leadership Team , Mayor Cass Coleman and Councillors at the Portland RSL on Thursday , 12th February , from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm . This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to meet the Council team face - to- face , ask questions , share feedback , and hear more about Council's current priorities and future vision in a relaxed environment . Please RSVP so that we can account for catering . Scan here to RSVP for coffee and chat at Portland Farmland Rating - Final Reminder In 2025 Farmland Rating applications were posted to eligible property owners last year and were required to be returned by 12 December 2025 . Under the Local Government Act , Council is required to correctly categorise all properties . Without a completed application , Council is unable to determine whether the dominant use of a property is for farming purposes . If a completed Farmland Rating application is not received by 28 February 2026 , the property's categorisation will automatically be changed to Residential . If you believe your property is eligible for Farmland Rating and have not yet submitted an application , please contact Council as soon as possible to request a form or discuss your circumstances you can also download a form on the Council website . Scan here too complete the Farmland Rating Application 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 with Lithgow City Council General enquiries Telephone : ( 02 ) 6354 9999 Facsimile : ( 02 ) 6351 4259 Email council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au WORKS UPDATE Recent Works A wrap up of the current and ongoing works around the Lithgow LGA week ending 23 January 2026. All works may be impacted by weather conditions and are subject to change . Dark Corner Road - Kerb and guttering works have been completed , with additional pothole patching undertaken along sections of the road . Portland Cullen Bullen Road - Sealing works are expected to commence this week and will continue through to next week . Pipers Flat Road , Portland - Clearing of drainage has been completed near John Mackey Drive , with works to continue towards the Portland Golf Club this week and into next week . Magpie Hollow Road - Works are continuing along Magpie Hollow Road and will progressively move towards Hampton Road over the coming weeks . Main Street Pavers - The Council's urban team have been cleaning and preparing the Main Street pavers from Eskbank Street to Lithgow Street ahead of the application of a non - slip treatment which is expected to be applied over the coming weeks . Parks and Gardens - Councils Parks and Gardens team were busy last week preparing Queen Elizabeth Park ahead of Australia Day Celebrations . We live here too ! Lithgow City Council employs over 220 people across our region . We are your neighbours , friends and family . We are the person standing beside you at the checkouts , the people working on the roads , mowing the parks and assisting you at the administration centre . Unfortunately , we have seen an increase in abusive behavior . While council is not above criticism , we ask that you be considerate with staff online and in person . If you see a problem , report it ! Many items of council business can be completed on our website including providing feedback , Click on the " Report a Problem " link on our homepage . Alternatively , speak to one of our friendly Customer Service Team by phoning 02 6354 9999 . By using our feedback form or calling us direct and providing all of the relevant details we are able to investigate the issue and , where possible , resolve it . Scan here to report a problem www.council.lithgow.com