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Central Coast Council’s Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is on public exhibition from Monday 18 May to Friday 24 July 2026. The LSPS identifies priorities for land use planning over the next 20 years, helping to inform Council’s strategic plans and guide key activities. Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said while the draft has evolved to reflect the region’s future needs, many of the principles in Council’s original LSPS remain relevant including the focus on enabling growth in Gosford City. “Council is proactively planning for growth over the next 20 years, while preserving everything we value and love about life on the Central Coast,” Mayor McKinna said.“Renewing our town centres, ensuring we have good housing choices, protecting our natural areas, enriching cultural spaces, and advocating for efficient public transport continue to be key considerations.“The draft LSPS also proposes that new residential and employment areas are investigated and planned for, to ensure there’s enough zoned land to support new homes and jobs, with infrastructure coordinated and delivered in a timely manner.”The draft LSPS introduces place statements that identify the special qualities of places, as well as specific concerns and opportunities within local communities. Planning proposed in the Central Lakes District will ensure a coordinated response with Lake Macquarie Council to deliver housing, jobs and services in the northern areas.“We want to make sure people have a range of opportunities to participate in this important community planning.

Gwandalan and Summerland Point communities, local sporting groups and visitors now have even more reason to head to Tunkuwallin Oval, with safer access and an exciting new dog-friendly space to enjoy. Two new carparks upgrades, including accessible spaces and drop-off zones have made getting in and around the precinct easier and more convenient, improving safety for everyone.There’s also a new off-leash dog exercise area, providing dog owners and walkers with a dedicated space for their four-legged friends to run, play and socialise.

Between March 2025 and April 2026, we completed two upgrade projects at Harry Moore Oval, Canton Beach to improve recreational facilities and better meet the needs of the community and local sporting groups.The upgrades focused on parking, hardcourt facilities and sportsground lighting, helping ensure the oval continues to operate as a hub for local activity.Car park upgrades and new hardcourtsThe car park was upgraded to increase capacity and improve accessibility.

Cheero Point playspace (Cheero Point Park) has been refreshed and upgraded, bringing new energy and play opportunities to the park as part of this year’s playspace renewal program.Families can enjoy the local playspace’s new play equipment including:swings (infant, toddler and basket),boatshop counterspring rockerclimbing unit with monkey barsslide and balance beamPlus...sheltered BBQ and picnic table, bench and garden seating, landscaped garden area and connecting pathways.Funded by the NSW Government in association with Central Coast Council. Did you know?Council manage more than 270 public playspaces across the Central Coast and renew them every 20 years to keep them safe, welcoming and enjoyable for a range of ages and abilities.