Welcome to Lithgow

Located on the western ramparts of the Blue Mountains , 140 kilometres from Sydney , the Lithgow Local Government area totals 4551 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains . Until recently Lithgow was perceived to be an inland mining and industrial centre, however, recent developments have seen Lithgow recognised as an important tourism destination, heritage centre and a desirable residential area.

Two thirds of the City area is given over to World Heritage Listed National Park , making Lithgow an important leisure destination for Sydney residents.

Lithgow has unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities such as bushwalking, mountaineering, camping, orienteering, hang gliding, horse riding, off road 4WD, fishing, sailing and water skiing.

In addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow the city of Lithgow has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be attractive rural residential areas.

Councillor Candidate Information

Are you thinking of becoming a Councillor and nominating in the upcoming Election on 8 September 2012? 

This web page has been developed as a resource for prospective candidates, providing information on the election process, and Council's planning process, polices and codes. >> more

South Littleton Hall Survey

Council is seeking community opinion regarding the future use of the South Littleton Hall. If you would like to participate, please complete the online survey.

Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Exhibition At its Ordinary Meeting held on 26 March 2011 Council resolved to adopt the proposed community engagement timeframes and actions for the public exhibition of the Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework as follows: Tuesday 24 April to Friday 25 May: Exhibition Period – Briefing Sessions Thursday 26 April 6 - 7.30pm - Capertee - IPR Briefing Session Wed 2nd May 6 - 7.30pm - Hartley - IPR Briefing Session Thursday 3rd May 2-5pm -  Portland Library - Open House Session Friday 4th May 10am - 4pm - Lithgow Valley Shopping Centre - Open House Session Tuesday 8th May 10am - 1pm - Wallerawang Library - Open House Session Thursday 10th May 4pm - 6pm -  Council Admin Centre - Youth Forum Friday 11 May 10am-6pm - Lithgow Library - Open House Session June 2012: Final Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Document Suite reported to Council for adoption. >> more

Financial Assistance

Community groups within the Lithgow local government area are invited to submit applications through Council’s 2012/13 Financial Assistance program.

Applications open on Monday 2 April and close on Monday 30 April 2012. Examples of Financial Assistance requests that Council may support include:

• Equipment for community and sporting organisations.
• Youth projects and events.
• Projects that support families and children.
• Cultural activities including the costs of uniforms and other materials.
• New community programs and events.
• Facility improvement projects.

All requests for Financial Assistance must be on the official Financial Assistance Application Form.

For further information about Council’s Financial Assistance program click here

Lithgow is switching to digital only television on 6 June 2012. If you live in Hartley, Capertee or Glen Davis you are likely to be currently receiving analogue television transmission from a self-help (blackspot) managed by Lithgow City Council.

The Hartley and Capertee self-help towers will be permanently switched off on 6 June 2012 and the Glen Davis self-help tower will be permanently switched off on 30 September 2012. Residents in these areas will need to migrate before the switch-off date to the VAST satellite television service. A subsidy is available from the Commonwealth government to eligible people to connect to VAST. You must apply by 30 April 2012 to receive the subsidy and to ensure that you are not left without television signal after the switch off date. 

Contact the Digital Ready Information Line on 1800 20 10 13 for important information on how to prepare for the switchover and how to apply for the Satellite Subsidy Scheme and Householder Assistance Scheme.

LITHGOW LAND USE STRATEGY 2010-2030 It is advised that Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 31st October, 2011 gave consideration to the exhibited Draft Lithgow Land Use Strategy 2010-2030. The document has been amended in accordance with Council’s resolutions (Minute No’s 11-422 and 11-450). This final document has now been forwarded to the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure Western Region Office for endorsement. >> more