Towards 2050 - Community Strategic Plan

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We are reviewing the Community Strategic Plan (CSP), our long-term plan for Lithgow Local Government Area's (LGA) future. The CSP belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. It sets out the community’s vision and goals, along with strategies for achieving them.

We want to make sure the Plan reflects what’s important to our community, as it guides the initiatives and projects we plan and deliver.


What is our vision?

We are reviewing the Community Strategic Plan (CSP), our long-term plan for Lithgow Local Government Area's (LGA) future. The CSP belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. It sets out the community’s vision and goals, along with strategies for achieving them.

We want to make sure the Plan reflects what’s important to our community, as it guides the initiatives and projects we plan and deliver.


What is our vision?

The community vision below was prepared in 2006, in consultation with our community.

To be a centre of regional excellence that:

  • Encourages community growth and development
  • Contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

It is now time to test this vision; does it still resonate with our community? Or is it time for a more contemporary vision for the future?


Join the Conversation - Help shape Lithgow towards 2050

Share your ideas on how we can make the Lithgow LGA and our Seven Valleys an even more enjoyable place to live, work and play.

We have developed a series of discussion papers on the following topics (listed below) and invite your feedback. We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future.

Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day.

Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources.

The discussion papers explore the opportunities, challenges and future directions on a range of topics across the Lithgow Local Government Area.

They have been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, advocacy and decision-making.

The discussion papers are the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan.

Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of the Lithgow LGA will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers.

Discussion Papers

To provide feedback on your particular area/s of interest click Discussion Paper tab below

Thank you for your participation

Since we commenced this process in late 2025, we have conducted community pop-ups, community workshops and an opportunity to provide feedback via a community survey. We would like to thank everyone who has attended a community workshop or pop-up, or completed a community survey and provided feedback. We are committed to working with you to plan and shape our future.

What's next

Your feedback will inform and shape the Towards 2050 - Community Strategic Plan. The draft Plan will be developed by mid 2027 before being shared with our community for further feedback.

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  • Help Shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for development and land-use planning across the Lithgow Local Government Area. 

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, advocacy and decision-making. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

    Please read the discussion paper; Planning for Growth before commencing the survey. 

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  • Help Shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for Lithgow's economy.

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, advocacy and decision-making.

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

    Please read the discussion paper; Our Economic Future before commencing the survey. 

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  • Help shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for tourism, events and the nighttime economy across the Lithgow Local Government Area. 

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, advocacy and decision-making. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

    Please read the discussion paper; Tourism, Events and a Vibrant Nighttime Economy before commencing the survey. 

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  • Help Shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for supporting community wellbeing, inclusion and resilience across the Lithgow Local Government Area. 

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, investment, advocacy, partnerships and decisions about Council’s role in supporting community wellbeing. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

    Please read the discussion paper Community Wellbeing: A Healthy, Connected and Resilient Lithgow before commencing the survey. 

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  • Help Shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for addressing place-based disadvantage and ensuring people across the Lithgow Local Government Area have fair access to services, infrastructure and opportunities. 

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, investment, advocacy, partnerships and decisions about Council’s role. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

    Please read the discussion paper; A fair go:  Addressing place based disadvantage before commencing the survey. 

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  • Help Shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for transport, walking and parking across the Lithgow Local Government Area. 

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, advocacy and decision-making. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

    Please read the discussion paper; Transport, Access and Movement before commencing the survey. 

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  • Help Shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for sport, recreation and open spaces across the Lithgow Local Government Area. 

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, advocacy and decision-making. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

    Please read the discussion paper; Sport, Recreation and Open Space before commencing the survey. 


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  • Help shape Lithgow towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for waste management and resource recovery across the Lithgow Local Government Area. 

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, investment, advocacy and decision-making. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

    Please read the discussion paper; Waste and Resource Recovery before commencing the survey. 

    Take Survey
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  • Help Shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for water and sewer services across the Lithgow Local Government Area. 

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, investment, advocacy and decision-making. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 


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  • Help Shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for companion-animal management and responsible pet ownership across the Lithgow Local Government Area.

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, advocacy and decision-making. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

    Please read the discussion paper; Companion Animals and Responsible Pet Ownership before commencing the survey. 

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  • Help shape Lithgow Towards 2050

    The Community Strategic Plan belongs to everyone who lives, works, learns and invests in the Lithgow Local Government Area. It will help guide decisions about the future of Lithgow over the next 25 years. 

    We’re not simply asking whether you agree or disagree, and there are no right or wrong answers. We’re asking you to share your experiences, your ideas and your aspirations for the future. 

    Some of the best ideas come from the people who know Lithgow best—those who live, work, volunteer, study or run businesses here every day. 

    Your feedback will help Council understand not only what matters most, but why, so we can make better decisions about where to focus our efforts and resources. 

    This discussion paper explores the opportunities, challenges and future directions for protecting and enhancing the natural environment across the Lithgow Local Government Area.

    It has been prepared to inform community discussion, gather local knowledge and ideas, and help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. Your feedback will help identify priorities and guide future planning, advocacy and decision-making. 

    This discussion paper is the start of the conversation, not the end. Your feedback will be considered alongside technical studies, demographic information, expert advice and further community engagement to help shape the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2050. We’ll share what we heard, what we learned, and how community feedback helped shape the final Community Strategic Plan. 

    Every conversation helps shape the future. No single organisation can achieve this alone. The future of Lithgow will be shaped through partnerships between our community, businesses, industry, government and education providers. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Lithgow Towards 2050. 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    The Council's current community vision was prepared 20 years ago in 2006.   It is:

    To be a centre of regional excellence that:

    • Encourages community growth and development
    • Contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.


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