by Admin | Sep 28, 2022 | archived
Community Update # 7 Thank you for your submissions to the proposed Special Rate Variation Council understands that it is a difficult consideration to increase land rates. The impact has been carefully studied and guided the proposal for rating increases across all...
by Admin | Sep 13, 2022 | archived
Community Update # 6 Through our community surveys, Council has heard what is important to you. Residents want to see a greater focus on road maintenance, economic development and provision of services and facilities for youth. Council’s ability to maintain our local...
by Admin | Sep 1, 2022 | archived
Community Update # 5 Easy Rates Calculator How much will it cost me? This will vary depending on where you live and the value of your land as determined by the NSW Valuer General. The options apply only to land rates and do not include Council’s domestic waste charge,...
by Admin | Aug 24, 2022 | archived
Community Update # 4 REMEMBER – Only the Land Rates increase under OPTION 1 Not the charges for water, sewer, stormwater or waste. The cost of living is going up. How has this been addressed? While the total rates income would increase by 42%, Council has wound...
by Admin | Aug 24, 2022 | archived
Community Update # 3 Option 1 – Service Levels Maintained The average increase to residential, business and farmland rates under OPTION 1 is 24% or 26.5% with the allowed increase (rate peg).ds required) increases each year. Through our community surveys, Council has...
by Admin | Aug 24, 2022 | archived
Community Update # 2 Lithgow Council is inviting the community to join the conversation on two options to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the council. If you prefer Option 1 ‘Maintained’, Council can: Maintain roads, footpaths, town centres, villages...
