Lithgow City Council

30/10/2026

Council Connections Community Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/4bcecc327b78/nlgsod6oig-6752203

30/10/2026

Spring Storms + Warm Conditions = fast growing grass

Our mowing crews are working hard to keep up with the rapidly growing grass.

Recent spring storms, welcomed by our farmers, are also making the grass in our parks, streets and sports fields grow really fast.

Did you know - our mowing rotation includes 107 locations: streets, parks and facilities (not including sports fields) across Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland. Each location takes 1–2 days to mow, depending on size.

Many factors can change the mowing team's routine from week to week: weather conditions, grass growth, equipment reliability, action requests, or other priority works that require the team to be diverted.

Rest assured, we are working on it and will mow your area as soon as possible.

If you see our team out mowing, please remember, they live here too and are doing the best they can.

29/10/2026

While you're enjoying Halloween in Lithgow, don't forget to pop into our local Main Street businesses as well.

Many of your favourites will be open throughout the day and into the evening, and you'll also find plenty of locals among our stallholders too. Take some time to wander, browse and discover something new while you're in town.

If you're exploring the Top End of Main Street, be sure to pop into:
• Twig (featuring mini psychic readings from 11am-6pm!)
• The Huntress
• The Shepherds Choice
• Naturally By Nature
• Rent a Rack
• Hometown Café
Grab a coffee, do a little shopping, find a bite to eat then take a seat along Main Street. We'll have plenty of extra tables and chairs available, so you can relax and enjoy the free entertainment from 4-9pm.

Make a day of it and show some love to the local businesses that help make our community special.

While you're enjoying Halloween in Lithgow, don't forget to pop into our local Main Street businesses as well.

Many of your favourites will be open throughout the day and into the evening, and you'll also find plenty of locals among our stallholders too. Take some time to wander, browse and discover something new while you're in town.

If you're exploring the Top End of Main Street, be sure to pop into:

• Twig (featuring mini psychic readings from 11am-6pm!)
• The Huntress
• The Shepherds Choice
• Naturally By Nature
• Rent a Rack
• Hometown Café

Grab a coffee, do a little shopping, find a bite to eat then take a seat along Main Street. We'll have plenty of extra tables and chairs available, so you can relax and enjoy the free entertainment from 4-9pm.

Make a day of it and show some love to the local businesses that help make our community special. Tag your Main Street faves in the comments!!

28/10/2026

Check out the Lithgow Halloween Event Map for 2026!

This Saturday 31st October - 4-9pm - Join us on Main Street!

Rides. Food. Markets. Music. Dancing. Trick or Treating. Costumes. Entertainment.

The 2026 Lithgow Halloween Carnivale stretches through the heart of Main Street and is packed with family-friendly fun.

Download the map, gather your ghouls and get ready for your Halloween adventure now.

Remember - the Main Street party is just the centrepiece around a whole weekend of awesome events and activities, from Friday night until Sunday afternoon. Find out more on the website!

28/10/2026

When washing your car, conserving water is key to protecting the environment and reducing utility costs. Instead of letting the hose run, use a bucket of soapy water for scrubbing, and consider using a nozzle that can be turned off between rinses. Opt for a waterless car wash product or a commercial car wash that recycles water. By making these small changes, you can keep your car spotless while significantly cutting down on water waste.

28/10/2026

This morning Mayor Cass Coleman spoke to Channel 7’s Kimberly Lambourne about the upcoming Lithgow Halloween festivities this weekend as well as the new Western Sydney International Airport and how it might benefit our LGA.

Keep an eye out for both stories this week on 7NEWS Central West

For information about Lithgow Halloween 2026 visit: www.lithgowhalloween.com

To read the Mayors Media Release on the Western Sydney International Airport visit: https://www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au/New-page/Lithgow-Positioned-to-Benefit-from-Western-Sydney-Airport

27/10/2026

Remember to register for Bulky Waste and Green Waste Collection.

🌿🏡 It's time for a big cleanout with our last Bulky Waste and Green Waste collections for 2026!

Bulky Waste Collection
📅 2-6 November 2026
❗️Register by midday on Thursday 29 October 2026.

Green Waste Collection
📅 9-13 November 2026
❗️Register by midday on Thursday 5 November 2026.

To register or learn more about these services, and for all things waste and recycling, visit:

🔗 https://www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Waste-Recycling

26/10/2026

Don't forget to finalise your Seven Valleys Major Events Sponsorship Application! closing 1 November.

If you have an idea for a major event this program provides funding for events that deliver economic, social and cultural benefits and increased visitation to our region, with a total funding pool of $40,000 available for FY26/27.

Funding available for events delivered between 31 December 2026 and 31 December 2027 and acquitted by 22 February 2028.

for more information or to apply visit: https://www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Community/Financial-Assistance/Seven-Valleys-Major-Event-Sponsorship

Applications for the Seven Valleys Major Event Sponsorship Program are still open - and the deadline has been extended to 1 November!

If you're planning an event that you think showcases the very best of the Seven Valleys, now is the time to apply for the Seven Valleys Major Event Sponsorship Program.

The program provides funding for events that deliver economic, social and cultural benefits and increased visitation to our region, with a total funding pool of $40,000 available for FY26/27.
Funding available for events delivered between 31 December 2026 and 31 December 2027 and acquitted by 22 February 2028.
Applications close 1 November

Apply now: https://www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Community/Financial-Assistance/Seven-Valleys-Major-Event-Sponsorship

26/10/2026

Lithgow Positioned to Benefit from Western Sydney Airport

Lithgow Mayor Cassandra Coleman has welcomed the start of passenger services at Western Sydney International Airport, calling it a major opportunity for the Lithgow region.

“This airport brings international passenger and freight markets closer than ever before. On behalf of Lithgow City Council, I congratulate everyone involved in delivering this significant project,” Mayor Coleman said.

The Mayor highlighted Lithgow’s potential to support the Airport saying, “Lithgow and the surrounding areas have enormous potential for manufacturing, warehousing and logistics that can connect freight between the Central West and Sydney and onto international markets.” She also noted the tourism opportunities the new airport will create. “The Seven Valleys region offers rugged wilderness, rich heritage, and world-class outdoor experiences. With visitors arriving closer to our region, we have a unique opportunity to attract more people beyond the Blue Mountains and into Lithgow.”

Mayor Coleman said improved transport links will be critical to ensuring regional communities share in the airport’s economic benefits. “We need stronger road and rail connections to Western Sydney International Airport. Without them, many of the opportunities created by the airport will remain concentrated within the Sydney basin.”

As the Lithgow LGA plans for the transition from coal mining, Mayor Coleman said strengthening ties with Western Sydney will be essential to the region’s future prosperity.
“Through our Seven Valleys destination marketing and the Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan, Council is actively positioning the region to attract investment, industry, and tourism opportunities generated by the new airport and its growing domestic and international connections.”