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Archive - October 2021
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31 Oct 2021
Funky First Friday Picnics at “the Queeno”
A new Lithgow event set in the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park will be held on the first Friday of every month commencing in November. Lithgow City Council with financial support from the NSW and Australian Governments are proud to present Funky First Friday Picnics
30 Oct 2021
Tenders Now Open For Renewable Energy Pilot Project At Kingswood Public School And Glenbrook Public School
Kingswood Public School and Glenbrook Public School are taking part in an innovative way to increase their use of renewable energy, with a call made for tenders to deliver the first stage of the Schools Renewable Energy Infrastructure Pilot Project.
29 Oct 2021
Lithgow City Council and Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Transformation Hub pledges support for fire-affected businesses
Lithgow City Council and Western Sydney University are working together to assist businesses impacted by the 2019/20 fires by offering FREE co-working facilities at the Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub.
28 Oct 2021
Work begins on Katoomba outdoor pool area, including a new inclusive children’s pool
Construction has begun on a major upgrade to the outdoor pools at Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre to transform the facility into a modern, accessible outdoor space for locals and visitors.
28 Oct 2021
Teacup pig warning
GREATER Sydney Local Land Services is warning residents to do their research before buying livestock online after two separate incidents involving the purchase of so called “teacup pigs.”
27 Oct 2021
Local Scrap Metal Business Found Guilty of Failing to Comply with Clean-up Notice
A local Lithgow scrap metal business has been found guilty and fined for failing to comply with a Clean-up Notice issued by Lithgow City Council.
27 Oct 2021
Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative underway and helping us protect our native bees!
As a leader in sustainability over the last 20 years, and as one of only two cities in the world fully located within a UNESCO declared World Heritage Area, Blue Mountains City Council recognises its stewardship responsibility in managing the Blue Mountains sustainably within a landscape of globally significant biodiversity. With this and the recent bushfires, floods and COVID in mind, and within a philosophy of “think globally, act locally”, the Council has initiated the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative.
26 Oct 2021
26 Oct 2021
First Helicopter Landing On Nepean Hospital's New Tower
Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith today announced that the first helicopter landing has taken place on top of Nepean Hospital's new 14-storey tower.
26 Oct 2021
Hartley Vale Bridge Restoration
Earlier in 2021, Lithgow City Council completed the heritage restoration of the Hartley Vale Bridge over Kerosene Creek, Hartley Vale. Council has been awarded by the local branch of the National Trust of Australia in recognition of the local significance and sensitivity of this project.
25 Oct 2021
24 Oct 2021
23 Oct 2021
Lithgow Library Learning Centre announces the launch of the Tovertafel – Magic Table
The launch of this new resource will be held at the Library on Tuesday 2nd November 2021 at 10.30am.
22 Oct 2021
Get Ready for Summer’ expo - 30 October 2021
Council is hosting a free online expo on Saturday 30 October to help residents 'Get Ready for Summer'.
21 Oct 2021
Community Resilience and Wellbeing Survey
Blue Mountains City Council and the Stronger Families Alliance are conducting the second Resilience and Wellbeing Survey in the Blue Mountains to assess how resilient our community is.
21 Oct 2021
Re-opening of Community facilities
Lithgow City Council is re-opening public facilities such as community halls and indoor sports stadiums from 25 October 2021
18 Oct 2021
'Love Local Connect And Create' Series Launched
Following the success of the Love Local campaign, Blue Mountains City Council has just released a brand new online series which showcases the work of local artists and chefs.
18 Oct 2021
Fusion Boutique Presents ‘Beats & Ballads’ at the Bootlegger bar with THE BEEZ / THE SAUERKRAUTS for Oktoberfest
Great news - The Bootlegger Bar is reopening on 20th Oct and the next Fusion Boutique Presents 'BEATS & BALLADS @ BOOTLEGGER' showcase sessions with THE SAUERKRAUTS / The Beez (from Berlin!) Trio on SAT 30th OCT is going ahead!
17 Oct 2021
Lithgow City Council Completes a Number of Community Projects
Over the past year Lithgow City Council and the Australian Government have collaborated to deliver has completed a number of public infrastructure projects. This was achieved through a $1 million grant from the government’s Drought Communities Program - Extension.
16 Oct 2021
Vaccination Rates Lithgow LGA
It is fantastic to see Lithgow’s total rates of vaccination steadily climbing in past weeks. However, we must continue to seize opportunities for vaccination and encourage others to do the same.
15 Oct 2021
Winners of 2021 ‘Get Grubby and Thrive’ Primary School Art Competition
Lithgow City Council is proud to present the results of the 2021 Primary School Art Competition. The theme for the competition was ‘Get Grubby and Thrive’ and students were asked to create an original drawing to show how they ‘Get Grubby’ to help the planet and reduce waste.
14 Oct 2021
Farmers Creek Regeneration Program
A significant program of remediation works is planned to continue along Farmers Creek this year
13 Oct 2021
New Grant Funding Round Opens
Blue Mountains community groups wanting to improve their facilities are being urged to get ready for the next round of funding that could deliver them up to $20,000, Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman has announced.
12 Oct 2021
Extra green bin collections this November
Blue Mountains City Council will provide two extra green bin collections per household in November as a gesture of goodwill to the community following a difficult year.
11 Oct 2021
Mayor criticises State Government for flipping on COVID rules
Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill has criticised the State Government for its ‘Reopening NSW roadmap’ that continues to change without notice, creating angst and confusion in the community – particularly in relation to pools.
10 Oct 2021
Re-opening of Indoor Pool and Commencement of learn to swim
The J M Robson Aquatic Centre will soon re-open the indoor pool for lap swimming, learn to swim and rehabilitation purposes only, from Monday 11th October 2021.
10 Oct 2021
Lithgow City Council Reopening of Council Facilities
Lithgow City Council is preparing for a staged return to normal operating as the lockdown is relaxed. The council remains focused however on ensuring the continuing health of the staff and the community.
9 Oct 2021
Blue Mountains City Council facilities and services reopening
Blue Mountains City Council will reopen some services and facilities from 11 October 2021, in line with the NSW Government’s ‘Reopening NSW roadmap’.
7 Oct 2021
Give To Get Them Home: RSPCA’s national fundraiser with double the impact
RSPCA’s national fundraiser Give to Get Them Home is back - a one day only dollar matching event this Thursday October 7, 2021.
7 Oct 2021
New roads funding adds to Blue Mountains infrastructure pipeline
The Morrison Government has delivered over $900,000 under the latest round of the successful Black Spot Program to improve safety at two crash sites in the Blue Mountains.
6 Oct 2021
Local artists announced for Living Lanes
Five laneways in the Katoomba town centre are set to be transformed by five new contemporary art installations created by local artists for Living Lanes; the new visual arts project dedicated to strengthening the liveability and vibrancy of our towns.
5 Oct 2021
Templeman fighting to support young people in the Hawkesbury
Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman is fighting for improved mental health services that will better support thousands of young people in the Hawkesbury.
4 Oct 2021
4 Oct 2021
Lithgow Council Opposes Waste to Energy
At its meeting on Monday night, Lithgow Council considered a plan by the NSW Government for the concept of energy from waste. The Council resolved to oppose the plan.
3 Oct 2021
Chalk It Up for Mental Health this October
With Mental Health Month just around the corner and many Australians' enduring increased isolation as a result of long lockdowns, the importance of raising mental health awareness is more important than ever. Council is collaborating with the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) to run an important mental health initiative and spread a positive mental health message amongst the community this October.
2 Oct 2021
Get Ready Awareness Continues with Main Street Banner Campaign
With the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) declaring the start of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) on Friday 1 October 2021,Lithgow City Council's Main Street Banner campaign is encouraging families, friends and neighbours to use a range of Get Ready information to prepare and start a broader conversation about being aware of and prepared for all hazards.
2 Oct 2021
Millions of reasons to care this Carers Week
National Carers Week is coming up and this year we’ll be celebrating local carers, virtually.
1 Oct 2021
Chris Hammer Strikes again!
Lithgow Library Learning Centre in collaboration with BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival will be presenting an online author talk with Chris Hammer on his new novel, "Treasure & Dirt" on Wednesday 13 October 2021 at 6:00pm.News Menu:
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