New book breaks down stereotypes
A children’s picture book developed by Central Coast Council will be launched at a special event in Kibble Park, Gosford, on Thursday, December 5. The launch of Every Day I…
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20,000 flock to Lakes Festival
Central Coast Council’s annual Lakes Festival drew more than 20,000 attendees over 10 days in November. Now in its ninth year, this year’s event was Council’s biggest program yet, showcasing…
Opening sport to more girls and women
Central Coast Council is set to launch the Girls in the Game program, a multi-year initiative to enhance participation and retention of women and girls in sports and physical activities…
Possible reprieve for Gosford Library
A report will come back in March outlining possible future uses.
Democracy and Central Coast Council
EDITORIAL This week, the Central Coast Council demonstrated the hallmarks of a functioning local democracy, public involvement, spirited debate and clear decisions. Tuesday’s council meeting, while lengthy and at times…
CEO gets permission to sign helicopter lease
A lease for a helicopter business could be executed before councillors adopt the Warnervale Airport masterplan.
Fast-tracking road repairs
The NSW Government has sped up the delivery of new funding for Central Coast Council to repair roads and transport infrastructure damaged during natural disasters. Council is among the first…
Council identifies priority projects
Central Coast Council has identified priority infrastructure and investment projects aimed at benefitting residents, businesses and visitor across the region. Its recently launched document – Key Enabling Projects 2025: Central…
Castles surprised councils didn’t support Coast
The new councillor attended the local government conference in Tamworth for the first time.
Council urged to reconsider toilet block demolition plan
Central Coast Councillor Corinne Lamont has called on Council staff to meet with Bateau Bay residents and Blue Lagoon Resort representatives to investigate options for repairing and upgrading a toilet…
Ettalong boat ramp set to close
Following safety concerns and community feedback, the Ettalong foreshore boat ramp at the end of Kourung Ave, Ettalong, will close from Monday, December 2. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said…
Have a say on future of playspace
Residents are invited to help shape the design of Karagi Point Reserve, which is due for renewal in 2025-2026. The reserve, in Hutton Rd, The Entrance North, includes a carpark,…
Let’s all swim safer, says Council
With Summer fast approaching, Central Coast Council will support SwimSAFER Week from November 18-24 promoting safe swimming practices. Council’s Learn to Swim Schools support the initiative in partnership with Swim…
Should councillors be briefed in public?
Should staff briefings to councillors be open to the public? That was one of the questions put to the 15 new Central Coast representatives at their first ordinary Council meeting…
Sand nourishment on agenda of NSW councils meeting
Council will speak up at the NSW local government conference for sand nourishment for all coastal beaches.
Autumn is national winner of water poster competition
Central Coast Council has named Woodport Public School student Autumn Lo as national winner in the Years 3–4 category of the National Water Week Primary School Poster Competition. Autumn’s winning…
Public applauds: ‘It’s not often I clap a Liberal but good on you’
McWaide gets the nod from the gallery after speech panning end of term report.
Terrigal Beach finally achieves a Good rating
After three years of rating as Poor, Terrigal Beach has finally achieved a Good rating in the 2023/2024 State of the Beaches report. The recently released report rated all Central…
Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues
Central Coast Council has commenced Shutdown 3 of the major Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade. The works commenced on October 21 and will continue for two weeks with the impact…
Be part of next year’s Harvest Festival
It’s time for local farmers, businesses and event organisers to express their interest in being part of Central Coast Council’s 2025 Harvest Festival. The festival is one of the largest…