Applications for community grants now open
Central Coast Council’s 2023-24 Community Grant Programs are now open, with $900,000 in annual funding available. This is a chance for local community groups and organisations to receive funding to…
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Highlight your concerns at Rik Hart pop-up
If you have something you want to raise with Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart, now’s your chance to bring it to his attention. Hart will do a pop-up “meet…
Upgrade for Leagues Club Park
Leagues Club Park in Gosford is set for some upgrades to improve its usability in time for the July school holidays. The waterside park has a tidal terrace, picnic and…
Administrator and CEO determined to leave their mark
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart and CEO David Farmer are determined to leave their mark on the Coast before they go next year. They are about to sell off…
Plugging those potholes
As complaints regarding the many potholes throughout the region continue to pour in, many are asking why Central Coast Council keeps filling holes on the same road instead of doing…
Land reclassification “last nail in coffin” of performing arts centre
Central Coast Council is pushing ahead with plans to reclassify the site of the former Gosford chambers to operational to pave the way for a vertical TAFE on the Mann…
Enjoy a Taste of Toukley – and Wyong
Taste of Toukley was so successful last year that it is returning in June – along with a new Taste of Wyong community event. Central Coast Council has partnered with…
Water rates set to rise on July 1
Water rates are set to rise by just over 14 per cent on the Central Coast from July 1, with an average increase of $169 per annum predicted. While Central…
Gain valuable experience in tourism and marketing
A new pilot program set in motion as part of National Volunteer Week aims to provide young people with valuable experience through various volunteering roles in the tourism and marketing…
Community advocates slam new public forum format
Community advocates have joined forces to slam Central Coast Council’s new trial format for its monthly public forums – holding them the day before each general meeting rather than immediately…
How to be a charity event partner with Council
A busy program of five major community events planned for the next 12 months is an exciting opportunity for local charities and not-for-profit organisations to raise their profile and secure…
Council backs all-inclusive sports program
Central Coast Council has put its support behind the national Sport4All program as the first local government area to sign up to the program in NSW. Sport4All aims to help…
Concerns over anti-social behaviour at Lake Haven library
Central Coast Council will look at all options in relation to Lake Haven Library, including adjusted opening hours, as escalating anti-social behaviour rings alarm bells. “I am increasingly concerned by…
Have your say on new look for Pelican Park
Residents of Woy Woy and beyond are invited to have their say on three options for a new concept for Pelican Park Woy Woy with construction set to be completed…
Public forum will be held next Monday prior to Tuesday Council meeting
Residents are reminded that Central Coast Council’s trial change to the Public Forum protocol comes into effect next week. To increase the opportunity for community members to have their say…
Renewed visitor centre attracts thousands
The renewed Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance has already attracted thousands of visitors since it opened to the public in April. Officially opened by Central Coast Council Administrator Rik…
Govt chips in $4.4M for roads and community projects
Almost $4.4M is coming the Central Coast’s way following the latest funding allocations announced in the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Council has started putting together a…
Podcast to highlight new rental system
Central Coast Council will continue commitment to provide affordable housing solutions with the launch of an educational podcast. The podcast will help people to understand alternatives to commercial property leases,…
It’s official: Council won’t sell Woy Woy carpark to private developer
Central Coast Council has formally abandoned any plans to sell the Woy Woy commuter carpark to new owner of Deepwater Plaza, Raptis Investments, following a huge community outcry led be…
Spencer bounces back to be named a finalist in tourism awards
After experiencing a series of devastating floods in recent years, the Lower Hawkesbury township of Spencer has bounced back to be named as a finalist in the Tiny Town category…