Working Groups
Working Groups & Networks
To support the delivery of short-, medium- and long-term actions outlined in the LEEP Report, as captured in our annual Action Plan, we’re establishing a series of working groups and networks. These groups will help engage key transition stakeholders in a focused, collaborative and efficient way.
Emerging Economy Committee
The Emerging Economy Committee provides strategic oversight and local government insight to guide the implementation of the LEEP Action Plan. Comprising elected representatives and leadership from Lithgow City Council, the committee ensures alignment with council priorities, facilitates policy support, and strengthens accountability across transition initiatives. It also serves as a conduit between community needs and regional development efforts, helping to shape a resilient and inclusive future for Lithgow.
The Future Jobs and Investment Committee
To manage the coordination of LEEP implementation efforts until the NSW Government’s Future Jobs and Investment Authority is operational, in 2024 Lithgow City Council established a Lithgow Jobs and Investment Committee, with invited participation from key LEEP strategic partners including the Net Zero Economy Agency, the NSW Government, the Mining and Energy Union, Centennial Coal, Energy Australia, and the university sector.
Find out more about the Future Jobs and Investment Committee.
Lithgow Workforce Forum
The Lithgow Workforce Forum serves as a reference group for the implementation of changes outlined in the Planning for Market Change and Energy Transition Report (2025), including assessing the prioritisation of initiatives which support the re-deployment, re-skilling, and adaptive capacity of the workforce in the Lithgow LGA. It may also consider topics such as transport and logistics, land use planning, precinct planning, industry clusters and associated infrastructure, and services which may contribute to the successful transition of the Lithgow LGA.
First Nations Network
The LEEP First Nations Network helps to ensure that Aboriginal perspectives are incorporated in decision-making as we undertake our work in implementing the LEEP Report. The LEEP First Nations Network plays a vital role in integrating Aboriginal knowledge in the transitions management process, particularly in the areas of environmental stewardship, cultural heritage, and socially equitable outcomes.
Place-makers Network (coming soon)
The ‘Heart of Lithgow’ Place-makers Network will be an active group focused on community-led projects that let residents and small businesses help shape and improve Lithgow’s shared spaces (staged approach). The Network will encourage local ideas, support public space projects, and build a sense of ownership in public areas.
Health and Ageing Network
The Health and Ageing Network (from July 2025) will investigate, support and foster growth in the health and ageing sector by developing a precinct plan to catalyse and consolidate an industry around innovation in health and ageing in Lithgow.
Plans for continued engagement around the LEEP transition process, including with the community, are outlined in the LEEP Engagement Plan.
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