Coast leads way in soft plastic recycling
Thanks to the passion and commitment of Central Coast residents, soft plastics recycling is now available to every household across the region. Since the Curby Community Recycling Program launched in…
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Residents mourn loss of trees at East Gosford
Residents were dismayed to see rainforest trees chopped down in late May as part of an upgrade of Lushington St, East Gosford. They say the trees were marked with Xs…
Upgrades for Buff Point and Halekulani ovals
Local sporting groups, players and community members have been enjoying upgraded amenities at Buff Point and Halekulani ovals, with new facilities in use since the start of the 2025 Winter…
New MakerSpace announced for regional library in Gosford
Central Coast Council and the University of Newcastle have announced an exciting collaboration in the soon-to-be completed Gosford Regional Library. Located on the top floor of the new library, the…
Draft Coastal Management Plan set to go before Council
The Central Coast Coastal Management Plan is scheduled to go before Central Coast Council for adoption at the June 23 meeting. If adopted, the draft document will go on public…
Feedback invited on leisure and aquatic services
Central Coast Council is inviting feedback on its draft Leisure and Aquatic Strategy 2025-2035, on public exhibition until July 3. The draft strategy sets a clear, 10-year framework to guide…
Unlocking land to support economic growth
Central Coast Council is calling for community and industry feedback to ensure the right land use and planning is in place to support future jobs and economic growth in the…
Inspecting our sewer system – remotely
Central Coast Council has successfully completed a world-first remote sewer inspection using a first-of-its-kind remote-controlled vehicle. Designed and developed by KBR and Emesent to improve the safety, efficiency and accuracy…
Record turnout for Harvest Festival
More than 68,000 visitors from across the region and beyond attended the Harvest Festival over the June long weekend. With 36 unique rural experiences on offer, this year’s festival had…
Have a say on shared pathway
Central Coast Council is calling on the community to provide feedback on the proposed Mannering Park Shared Pathway – a major infrastructure project that will deliver a safer, more accessible…
Push for Welcome to Avoca Beach sign
Councillor Jared Wright wants to see a ‘Welcome to Avoca Beach’ sign erected at the suburb’s substation and is encouraging local community groups and organisations to express their interest in…
Have your say on proposed water and sewer concessions
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to have their say on a new draft Water and Sewer Concessions and Rebate Policy, now on public exhibition until July 23. The…
Councillor raises concerns over being named in run sheet
Run sheet says to vote any urgency motion that may be presented by Cr Lamont.
Community bands together to save library
Momentum is building on a community push to retain Gosford Library after the new Regional Library opens in Donnison St. Historian Merril Jackson said the Government Architect of NSW (GANSW)…
Extra waste collections for flood victims
Central Coast Council has approved additional free kerbside bulk waste collections for residents impacted by recent flooding. Eligible households in flood-affected areas will be entitled to eight extra bulk waste…
Residents urged to provide feedback as deadline looms
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has urged residents to take the opportunity to comment on Central Coast Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) before the submission deadline at 5pm on…
Council fails yet again to fulfil GIPA obligations
The Commission looked at why it took more than two years for any information to be released.
Avoca carpark set for improvements
Central Coast Council is set to carry out improvement works at the Burns St carpark in Avoca Beach to improve drainage, amenity and connectivity for residents and visitors alike. Council…
Council’s Community Strategic Plan needs a revamp says Bellamy
Community activist Lisa Bellamy has expressed concern over several aspects of Central Coast Council’s Draft Community Strategic Plan 2025–2035, now on public exhibition. In a submission to Council, Bellamy said…
Calls to list Caltrop weed as noxious on Central Coast
An ambitious proposal to turn Buttonderry Waste Facility at Jilliby into an income-producing asset has at least one Central Coast resident concerned. The shortage of landfill sites in Greater Sydney…