Council News

Council is committed to empowering young people to get involved in their community and be active in creating their future. People have told us that they want a range of leadership, recreation and training opportunities for young people and teenagers, and from this feedback we’ve identified ‘supporting youth programs and activities’ as a Councillor Priority.And we’re delivering on this through our actions. 

About the programCentral Coast Council is seeking applications from early career and emerging visual artists, who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse and First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, for The Third Space 2025/26 artist residency program.Third Space Residency is an opportunity to share, explore and develop new works, while also engaging with the broader community.Council is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive and flexible opportunities for creatives who represent diverse backgrounds within our community.

Central Coast Council is encouraging residents, property owners and local businesses to collect free graffiti removal kits from Council to help keep our places and spaces clean, attractive and welcoming.Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said tackling illegal graffiti is a shared responsibility and an important part of maintaining a vibrant and safe community.“Graffiti can take away from the beauty of our neighbourhoods, and the longer it stays, the more it tends to spread.

The tennis courts at Patonga (Bay Street) have a fresh new look and improved facilities for locals and visitors to enjoy – and it’s free to use!Our recent upgrade works included:new synthetic court surfacesnew surround fencingGrab your racquet and plan a social get-together with some fitness thrown in at Patonga, or find another tennis court on the Coast.