Central Coast Council is calling on the community to provide feedback on the proposed Mannering Park Shared Pathway – a major infrastructure project that will deliver a safer, more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists.The new pathway, linking Mannering Park, Kingfisher Shores and Chain Valley Bay will add to the region’s active transport network, improving connectivity to local schools, parks, services and recreational areas.Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said the project represents a major step forward for active transport on the Central Coast.“During previous consultation, 93% of stakeholder feedback supported Option 1 — the foreshore route,” Mr Bolgoff said.“This investment will deliver safer and more sustainable active transport options for our community.”The project is fully funded, with $5.7 million from Council Developer Contributions and a $7 million grant from the Australian Government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program.The concept design proposes a 2.9-kilometre pathway stretching from Griffith Street, Mannering Park to Tall Timbers Road, Kingfisher Shores.

Council is calling on the community to provide feedback on the proposed Mannering Park Shared Pathway – a major infrastructure project that will deliver a safer, more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists.The new pathway, linking Mannering Park, Kingfisher Shores and Chain Valley Bay will add to the region’s active transport network, improving connectivity to local schools, parks, services and recreational areas.During previous consultation, 93% of stakeholder feedback supported Option 1 — the foreshore route.

Our community welcomed 160 of Australia’s newest citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony on 11 June at The Art House, Wyong.More than36 different countries were represented by the people taking the citizenship pledge, including Nepal, the Philippines, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, India and many more.At the ceremony, we heard from guest speaker Victoria Lobregat.

Central Coast Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement across multiple areas of service and innovation, taking home one of the prestigious 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards in Sydney.Council was awarded top honour for Community Partnerships population over 150,000 - for the 'Every day I like to play' children's book.‘Every Day I like to play’ is a children’s picture book, developed by Central Coast Council, to promote respectful relationships and break down gendered stereotypes of traditional roles within the home.The award reflects Council’s ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful, community-focused outcomes.Council was also named as finalists for seven additional projects, showcasing the breadth of its work across the organisation:•    Schools Water Efficiency Program (Flow Forward) •    GLOW Women’s Initiative •    Customer Liaison Program •    Sustainable Futures Festival•    Bushfire Risk Analysis and 5-Year Risk Mitigation Program Plan•    Eco Advocates and Excellence Program•    EduCAT ProgramThe Local Government Excellence Awards, hosted by Local Government Professionals Australia NSW, recognise outstanding efforts and achievements by councils across the state in delivering best practice, leadership and service to their communities.Image - left to right: Leah Haydon, Council Community Development Worker, LGEA award presenter and Belinda McRobie Council Section Manager Community Development