Have your say on Hawkesbury River management plan
Residents have until February 20 to take part in a survey to inform the Hawkesbury-Nepean River Coastal Management Program (CMP) currently being developed by six councils that border the tidal…
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Transformation of the Coast’s Visitor Information Centre
Central coast Council has committed to the upgrade and renewal of the existing Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance as part of its Operational Plan for 2022-23. The work involves creating…
Six community projects funded from coal revenue
School programs at Mannering Park and Lake Munmorah are among the projects to be funded in the 2022 Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program. Road Safety Education Limited will receive…
Councils wish list for state election
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has released 10 election priorities for the 2023 NSW State Election, which detail the commitments it wants to see at state level to ensure councils can…
Draft region-wide policy for Planning Agreements
Six years after the merger of Gosford and Wyong Councils, a draft Planning Agreement Policy has been formulated for the entire LGA, giving developers a clearer indication of what is…
Council to revisit proposed changes to off-leash dog areas
Central Coast Council will revise and simplify its draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan following community backlash over some of its recommendations, with CEO David Farmer giving an assurance…
Council has a new Director of Corporate Services
Meet Central Coast Council’s new Director of Corporate Services – Marissa Racomelara. Council CEO David Farmer said Racomelara brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role with more…
Council achieves a lot during a challenging year
Central Coast Council has released its latest Annual Report, providing a comprehensive account of its performance from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Administrator Rik Hart said the achievements…
Davistown wetland acquisition funds reallocated
Money set aside more than 25 years ago by the former Gosford Council to buy ecologically significant wetlands at Davistown is to be redirected into a special conservation fund, following…
Council on track to pay debts off early
Central Coast Council is on track to pay down some of its debt earlier than planned as it continues to reinforce long term financial sustainability. Council CEO David Farmer said…
Final rezoning process approved for Lake Munmorah housing estate
Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, has approved adjustments to a planning proposal for a 300-lot housing subdivision adjoining the Lake Munmorah shopping centre following public exhibition. The project has…
Join community focus group about Tuggerah Lakes
People with a keen interest in Tuggerah Lakes and The Entrance channel can apply to join a Community Focus Group organised by Central Coast Council. Expression of Interest applications are…
Leases offered to community groups
Central Coast Council is offering 10 and five year leases to community groups in various locations and public feedback is open until November 24. Woy Woy Childcare at 93 McMasters…
Council seeks sponsors for major events
With a packed calendar of events for the next two years, Central Coast Council is looking for expressions of interest (EOIs) from businesses keen to become an event sponsor. EOIs…
Work to begin on new Visitor Space at Mangrove Dam
Central Coast Council is set to commence the construction of a new visitor centre and an upgrade of the picnic area at Mangrove Dam on Monday, November 14. The work…
Gosford public wharf to close for repairs
Essential maintenance works to Gosford public wharf will commence in early December, to ensure it remains fit for purpose and safe for users who temporarily moor their vessels at the…
Council publishes first water and sewer delivery plan
To meet its obligations under the water rate rise granted by IPART in May this year, Central Coast Council has published its first Water and Sewer Delivery Plan 2022-2026. Council…
Positions available on Council committees
Central Coast Council is inviting community members wanting to take an active role in local affairs to apply for a position on one of several Council advisory committees for 2023….
UDIA commends Plan’s focus on housing supply
The Central Coast Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has commended the focus on “development ready” housing supply in the Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 which was publicly released on…
Sprucing up our town centres
Central Coast Council is on a mission to improve the look of businesses around the region, with applications for its Façade Improvement Support Program set to open on November 1….