Copacabana dunes safe from development
After years of consultation, draft policies and feedback sessions, Central Coast Council and the community have said no to allowing any developments or the sale of Council-owned land along the…
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Kudos for Council infrastructure upgrade
Central Coast Council’s major water infrastructure upgrades have been recognised at the 2025 Civil Contractors Federation NSW Earth Awards, held in Sydney on Friday, June 20. Civil Contractors Federation NSW…
Welcome to Canberra – but not if you’re a journo
As she does every year, intrepid Coast Community News journalist Merilyn Vale braved the Canberra cold to cover the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly, held from June 24-27….
Have your say on preserving Burns Place in Gosford
Central Coast Council is inviting community feedback until Wednesday, July 23, on the Draft Conservation Management Plan for Burns Place in Gosford. The plan outlines best practice heritage conservation and…
Community welcomes lake dredging
Tuggerah Lakes Care (TLC) has welcomed Central Coast Council’s decision to resume dredging of The Entrance Channel after almost five years. Councillors unanimously supported the move at their meeting on…
Councillors don’t mention the rate rise, or their pay rise
It took one councillor 12 hours to read the documents which were adopted without mentioning your hip pocket.
Deadline looms for Council grant applications
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for funding for projects or events through the Central Coast Council’s Community Development and Community Events and Place Activation Grant Programs. Applications for both…
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…
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.