The City of Lithgow is a local government area in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. The area is located adjacent to the Great Western Highway and the Main Western railway line.The Mayor of the City of Lithgow Council is Cr. Stephen Lesslie, who is unaligned with any political party.Main towns and villagesThe council seat is located in the city of Lithgow, the largest regional centre. The area also includes the towns and villages of Ben Bullen, Bowenfels, Capertee, Clarence, Cullen Bullen, Glen Alice, Glen Davis, Hampton, Hartley, Hillcrest, Marrangaroo, Meadow Flat, Newnes, Portland, Rydal, Sodwalls, Tarana, and Wallerawang.