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…
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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…
Council adopts management plan for community land – but many are unhappy
Central Coast Council has adopted a new region-wide Plan of Management (POM) for community land despite criticisms and pleas from community activists and environmental groups for more time to consider…
Council urges collaborative approach to housing crisis
A housing forum organised by Central Coast Council has challenged all stakeholders involved in housing on the Central Coast to work together in genuine collaboration and consultation to try to…
Council and police join forces to target speed
Central Coast Council has once again joined forces with local police in a campaign this May to aim for a reduction in speed-related road crashes through an education and awareness…
Supporting more businesses to gain ECO certification
Seven Central Coast attractions now have ECO certification, with nine more applications pending, and Central Coast Council is helping more eligible businesses in the region to start their own ECO…
Have your say in making Gosford safer
Central Coast Council is calling on women, girls and gender-diverse people to raise their voices to improve the perception of safety within the Gosford CBD. A survey and an interactive…
Council to trial new system for public forums prior to meetings
Central Coast Council is set to trial a new system for the public forum traditionally held immediately prior to Council meetings, which are held monthly on Tuesday nights at 6.30pm….
Some help in applying for community grant funding
With Central Coast Council’s Community Grants Program set to open for applications on June 1, a series of free workshops and information sessions will be held in coming weeks to…