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Central Coast
Forresters Beach, David Ross
Forresters Beach is a quiet beachside suburb offering stunning coastal views. The reef breaks are popular with local and visiting surfers and there is a dog-friendly off leash section.
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.

Latest News
    Council news
    Contract awarded - Blue Lagoon Stairs
    Exciting news for Blue Lagoon Beach Stairs! The contract has been awarded for the design and construction of the two new sets of stairs at Blue Lagoon, restoring safe access to one of our most loved beaches. Construction works are set to commence in late September with completion expected by April 2026 - weather permitting.The $514,255 contract will fund demolition and removal of the existing stair structure, site investigations, detailed engineering design (including coastal engineering) for the two new sets of stairs, construction as well as site restoration and landscaping.
    08/07/2025
    Council news
    Help shape the future of Phegans Bay Waterfront
    The Phegans Bay Waterfront Masterplan is now open for exhibition.
    07/07/2025
    Council news
    Central Coast Council appoints new Director Environment and Planning
    Central Coast Council has appointed Luke Nicholls as its new Director Environment and Planning, following an extensive recruitment process.
    02/07/2025
    Council news
    Beloved stadium announces new name
    Central Coast Council is proud to announce a new chapter for our region’s premier sporting and events venue, with the stadium at Gosford now officially named polytec Stadium.This exciting development marks the beginning of a 15-year naming rights partnership with polytec, a brand owned by the Borg Group—a privately-owned, vertically integrated Australian business, with a portfolio spanning forestry, manufacturing, construction and property development on the Central Coast, and its strong local roots make this collaboration especially meaningful.The stadium, owned by Council on behalf of the community and operated by venue management company VenuesLive, hosts a wide range of high-quality events and programs each year.
    01/07/2025
Things to do on the Central Coast

From cooking classes to concerts to farmer markets, explore activities the community has to offer.

  • three people riding bikes on a dirt road
  • Central Coast hinterland experiences
  • Central Coast waterways and coastlines
  • Hands of a woman creating a crochet design
  • Great North Walk
  • Plate of fresh oysters
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