Libraries back in business
Central Coast libraries will resume their preschool programs Babytime, Toddlertime and Storytime from Monday, February 5. Don’t miss out on new storytime sessions, as well as Sensitive Storytime. After-school activities…
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Coast welcomes new citizens
More than 200 new citizens were welcomed into the local community when Central Coast Council conducted a citizenship ceremony on Monday, January 29. Held at The Art House in Wyong,…
Have your say on outdoor trading policy
Business owners are being invited to give their feedback on Central Coast Council’s proposed Outdoor Trading Specification for outside dining and street vending. The Draft Central Coast Local Approvals Policy…
Council’s payment gateway reopens following cyber breach
Access to Central Coast Council’s payment channel is once again available and customers can safely transact with Council again through this payment method over the phone or online via Council’s…
Love Lanes Festival returns to Wyong
Wyong’s popular Love Lanes Festival will return for its seventh year on Saturday, February 10. The evening festival will be sprinkling love across four lanes, four stages and one park…
Cyber breach has council issue urgent message
Central Coast Council has identified suspicious activity in the payment gateway used by Council. As a precaution access to this payment gateway via the Council website and telephone has been…
Developers go to court as DA times drag
A developer has used the Land and Environment Court to gain four development approvals after using the “deemed refusal” rule from Central Coast Council. Three of the developments approved are…
Water and sewer upgrade powers ahead
Essential water and sewer infrastructure works continue in the Gosford CBD as Central Coast Council sets about catering to the growing needs of the city into the future. Council’s Water…
Be a part of this year’s Lakes Festival
Central Coast Council is inviting businesses, community groups and event organisers to propose an event or activity to be a part of this year’s 10-day Lakes Festival program, to be…
Encouraging more visitors to the Coast
The Central Coast is set for increased visitation and a further boost to the local economy with new digital content to attract visitation to lesser-known areas of the region. The…
Matthew’s our Citizen of the Year
At the age of just 18, Matthew Blakemore has been named the region’s Citizen of the Year for 2024 at Central Coast Council’s annual Australia Day Awards. A sports lover,…
Concern over Long Jetty amenities upgrade
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has called on Central Coast Council to review its plans for new public amenities buildings within the Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve. Council has recently…
Uproar over Acknowledgement of Country change at Council
Administrator Rik Hart adjourned the first meeting of Central Coast Council for 2024 when the gallery erupted after he decided to put the words “Darkinjung Country” back into Council’s Acknowledgement…
Traditional Custodians critical of Council Administrator’s decision
Local Traditional Custodians have joined community members in voicing their concerns over Central Coast Council’s decision to include the words “Darkinjung country” in its Acknowledgement of Country. They include GuriNgai…
Protection for two threatened species
All developers will now have to follow a new plan of management to protect threatened species that live and grow across the region. At the Central Coast Council meeting on…
Reclassified as community land
Central Coast Council will reclassify 79 blocks of operational land in 12 suburbs as community land. This reclassification gives the land a layer of protection as Council cannot sell community…
Swim safe this long weekend
Central Coast Council has joined Surf Life Saving NSW in urging residents and visitors to swim only between the flags on patrolled beaches over the coming long weekend. In the…
Toukley loses ice creamery to Newcastle
Toukley has lost a thriving small business to Newcastle following a tangle of bureaucratic red tape arising from just one complaint about a popular ice creamery. Coast Community News reported…
Confusion over animal care facility submissions
An artist’s impression of the proposed facility Animal Liberation has raised concerns over confusing messaging from Central Coast Council and late notice to interested parties in relation to a new…
Council closures for Australia Day
Central Coast Council offices will be closed on Friday, January 26, for the Australia Day public holiday, and reopen Monday, January 29. Some of Council’s services and facilities will be…