Annual Report 07/08 - Lithgow City Council

Principal Activity Achievements1. CommunityStatement of intent for principal activityWe retain, respect and strengthen both our overall sense of community, and the unique linkedcommunities of groups, rural areas, villages and towns that make up the Lithgow LGA.2007/08 Program of Works – CommunityObjective Activity Quarterly AchievementsCompanion AnimalsTo provide for theeffective and responsiblecare and management ofcompanion animals.Maintain animal control inaccordance with legislation andpolicy.Maintain the Lithgow Pound.No. ofanimalsimpoundedNo.animalsreturned toownersNo.animalsdestroyedNo.animalssold2006/07 2007/08268 265107 158136 15716 48Feeding and exercising of impoundedanimals and cleaning of the poundkennels was undertaken daily.To provide a respectfulcemetery service.To maintain clean andsafe community buildingsin a cost effectivemanner.To foster communityengagement with theimplementation ofparticipatory practices.CemeteriesMaintain and operate cemeteries No complaints were received in theat:2007/08 financial year about• CaperteeCouncil’s cemetery service.• Cullen Bullen• Dark Corner• Glen Alice• Hartley• Lithgow (3 cemeteries)• Lowther• Meadow Flat• Palmers Oakey• Portland• Rydal• Wallerawang.Community Buildings and StructuresClean and maintain communitybuildings and structures.Community InformationDevelop and implement acommunity engagementprocedure.All buildings were cleaned inaccordance with the currentschedule.Community Consultation wasundertaken for the proposed indoorAquatic Centre, Council’sManagement Plan, Cultural Plan and________________________________________________________________________________________________Annual Report – 2007/ 2008 Page 13