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Central Coast Council, Mayor and Councillors
The Central Coast Council is represented by 15 Councillors who were elected for a 4-year term, until September 2028.
A Councillor’s role as an elected representative is to provide an essential link between the community and Council. Councillors must work as a team to make decisions and policies that guide the activities of the council.
Your Voice, Our Coast
Have Your Say
Your Voice, Our Coast is our online platform where you can give us your feedback and provide input and direction into Council projects on the Central Coast.
Whether it be playgrounds, parks or major infrastructure this is the place to share your thoughts, ideas and opinions! Help shape your community, your region, your future.
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Council news
The Lakes Festival 2026: Expressions of Interest
The Lakes Festival is back for 2026! The Lakes Festival is back for 2026 and will be held from 6 November to 15 November 2026.We are looking for organisations and businesses to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to help us build The Lakes Festival program for 2026 with a range of fun and innovative activities and events.-
02/02/2026
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Council news
Strengthening our regional economy – have your say on three major strategies
Central Coast Council is calling on the community to help shape the future of the region, with three major strategies now open for public feedback.The Draft Economic Development Strategy 2026-2030, Draft Destination Management Plan 2026-2029 and Draft Events Strategy 2026-2030 outline a long term vision to create more opportunities for locals and enhance the Coast as a great place to live, work and visit.Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said the three strategies are designed to work together to guide the region’s long-term direction.“These strategies set the direction for economic growth, tourism and events.-
22/01/2026
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Central Coast community members honoured for exceptional contributions at 2026 Australia Day Awards
Central Coast Council announced the winners of the 2026 Australia Day Awards last night at Wyong Art House, with the overall Citizen of the Year Award going to Kerry Ann Groves for her outstanding commitment as a volunteer at San Remo Neighbourhood Centre for over 15 years.The Australia Day Awards were open to applicants from across the Central Coast region, with all nominees having the chance to be named as the prestigious, Central Coast Citizen of the Year.The individual awards span the following categories: Community Group AwardCommunity Life Award Senior Citizen Award Volunteer Award Young Person Award Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said these annual awards celebrate and recognise those who enrich and serve the community. “It’s a privilege to present these awards to remarkable local individuals and organisations, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our community and the positive effect they have on many lives,” Mayor McKinna said.“My congratulations go to all the 2026 award recipients and nominees.-
21/01/2026
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Council news
Temporary health warning – Ettalong Beach
Routine water quality monitoring has detected elevated bacteria levels at Ettalong Beach.-
09/01/2026
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Things to do on the Central Coast
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