Kariong skate park opens in time for Easter
The new skate park and pump track at Kariong Oval has been opened ahead of schedule, just in time for the Easter school holidays. Central Coast Council Director Community and…
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Council closures over Easter and ANZAC Day
Central Coast Council offices and a number of services will be closed or impacted over the Easter long weekend from Friday to Monday, April 7-10 and on Anzac Day, April…
Draft Operational Plan cops some criticism
Central Coast Council has come under fire for reduced performance targets in its recently released draft Central Coast Council Operational Plan 2023-24. While Council says the plan continues a focus…
Apparent split in Council attitudes to land sales
After visiting the Central Coast Council display in Kibble Park and talking to employees several things were quite clear. There are two sides in Council and they do not agree…
Growth in tourism despite challenges of COVID
Despite the challenges presented in recent years by COVID-19 lockdowns, the Central Coast achieved a four per cent growth in tourism in the year ended June 2022 compared to a…
Place Maker program set for The Entrance
The Entrance town centre, foreshore and surrounds will be buzzing with activities featuring a series of public art and activations from April 7-16 during this year’s Place Maker program. Central…
Lots to do during the school holidays
Central Coast Council has parents covered, with plenty of activities to keep the children busy and entertained during the school holidays. Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Mel Smith,…
The Weekly News podcast 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers weekly news podcast 5@5. In the bulletin this week: Labor surfs a red wave across the coastCouncil lowers its sightsA good funnel web storyYoung Ninja off to…
One-man battle for a No Stopping sign
Resident John Gordon is set to appeal to the Minister for Transport and the Police Commissioner if Central Coast Council does not install a No Stopping sign at the start…
Youth forum set for May 3
Central Coast Council’s Thinking Out Loud Youth Forum is returning bigger and better than ever in 2023 with registrations now open. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 3,…
Last days to have a say about Warnervale’s future
There is only a week left to have your say about Central Coast Council’s draft Greater Warnervale Structure Plan, which outlines land use strategy through to 2041, with submissions closing…
Accolades for new Buttonderry landfill cell
Central Coast Council’s $9M landfill cell at its Buttonderry Waste Management Facility has taken out the Environmental Enhancement Project Award at the 2023 NSW & ACT Institute of Public Works…
Free pet microchipping day
Central Coast Council will once again offer free micro-chipping for pets at its Socares-run Animal Care Facilities at Erina and Charmhaven on Saturday, April 1. As well as having their…
Upgrade for Mardi water treatment plant
Central Coast Council celebrated World Water Day on Wednesday, March 22, by announcing that upgrades to the Mardi Water Treatment Plant will begin later this year, to secure safe drinking…
Push for permanent fix for Rabaul Ave
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has stepped up its efforts to secure a permanent fix for pot-hole ridden Rabaul Ave at Umina Beach. “We used to drive on the left hand…
Flavours by the Sea returns to Terrigal
The tastes, sights and sounds of the world will come alive on the Terrigal foreshore on Saturday, March 25, with the return of Central Coast Council’s Harmony Day event, Flavours…
Housing strategy on exhibition
Council’s draft Central Coast Local Housing Strategy, drafted to help manage the future demand for housing within the region, is now on exhibition for community input until Wednesday, April 26….
Have a say on the future of Gosford
Central Coast Council staff are heading back out to the community to talk all things Gosford. CEO David Farmer said during the recent consultation on the Gosford waterfront revitalisation, Council…
Council named a finalist in sustainability awards
Central Coast Council has been named as a finalist in the Marketing and Communications for Impact Award category in the Banksia Foundation’s 34th National Banksia Sustainability Awards. The achievement recognises…
Lake Haven recreation centre set for some new equipment
Lake Haven Recreation Centre is set to receive $300,000 worth of new gym equipment as Central Coast Council continues its commitment to deliver more than $1M in upgrades to its…