Upgrade for Wamberal playspace
Central Coast Council is set to receive $60,000 towards the renewal of the Wamberal Memorial Hall playground thanks to the NSW Government as part of the $37.2M Local Small Commitments…
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Upgrades for 10 playspaces
Ten locations across the Central Coast are receiving playspace upgrades, making way for improved and accessible play areas. Upgrades totalling $1.1M began in February and are estimated to be complete…
Calling aspiring young photographers
If you’re a young aspiring photographer with a keen eye and a love for the world around you, Central Coast Council would love to see your work. Entries for the…
Making The Entrance channel ‘flood ready’
With the end of the busy Summer holiday period, and the departure of migratory Little Terns from the Karagi sand spit, Central Coast Council is set to commence the next…
Costs make council de-amalgamations “virtually impossible”
The NSW Government’s decision not to fund council de-amalgamations will make it virtually impossible for councils wishing to de-amalgamate according to Local Government NSW (LGNSW). LGNSW President Darriea Turley said…
Canton Beach restoration set to begin
Sandstone log restoration works and upgrades will commence at Canton Beach Thursday, February 15, to restore and enhance the usability of the beach, improve safety and help prevent erosion. Central…
Dogs Day Out set to return
Central Coast Council’s annual Dogs Day Out event will return on Saturday, February 24, offering fun for not only dogs and their owners, but the whole community. Now in its…
Battle over seawall continues
The Save Our Sand (SOS) group has accused Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart of exaggerating cost estimates for sand nourishment at Wamberal beach. The group says coastal engineer Angus…
Concerns remain over Long jetty amenities
Member for The Entrance David Mehan says Central Coast Council has dismissed community concerns about its plans for new public amenities buildings within the Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve. Council responded…
Suspend Council’s planning powers: CEN
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called on the NSW Government to suspend Central Coast’s planning powers and fix the Coast’s LEP. The LEP is the Local Environment Plan that…
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…
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…