Council News

Central Coast Council is inviting local skaters, scooter riders and community members to help shape the future of two new skateparks at Budgewoi and East Gosford.Community feedback is now open on the design of new skateparks at Halekulani Oval, Budgewoi and Hylton Moore Oval, East Gosford though an online survey and poll at yourvoiceourcoast.com.The existing skate facilities at both locations are ageing and limited in their offerings. Council is planning modern upgrades that better reflect how these spaces are used today and into the future, catering for a wider range of ages, abilities and riding styles.Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said community vision and input feedback will guide the design of the two new skateparks at Budgewoi and East Gosford.“Skateparks are for the people who use them, and we want to hear directly from our local skaters, scooter riders and families in these communities,” Mayor McKinna said.“We encourage residents to share their ideas so we can deliver fun, inclusive facilities that align with community expectations.”Have your sayCommunity members are encouraged to share their ideas on the style, layout and features they would like to see in the new skate parks, including what type of wheels they ride and how they want to use the space.Feedback for both skateparks can be provided online via a survey at yourvoiceourcoast.com until 23 March 2026.Council has engaged specialist skate park designers who will use community feedback to develop concept designs.

Council is proud to welcome the incoming 2026 Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Leadership Team, while also celebrating the outstanding achievements of the graduating 2025 team who have made a lasting impact on young people across the Central Coast.The Y4Y Leadership Team is a youth leadership program that brings together young people aged 15 to 24 who care about local community challenges and want to work collaboratively to create positive change, while gaining valuable leadership experience and skills.

Mayoral minute congratulates Central Coast Winter Olympic competitorsCouncil’s Mayoral Minute acknowledged the success of the Australian Winter Olympic team at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with the team winning six medals – three gold, two silver and one bronze.

About the opportunityWe are seeking Expressions of Interest from organisations, community groups, training providers or individuals who provide services to the community to lease the Yirang Building, Kincumber Community Precinct – either partially or exclusively.Proposals are sought from organisations with a primary focus on addressing the evolving needs of the local community to activate the site through community uses. Site:Yirang Building 2/20-22 Kincumber Street, KincumberFeatures:Community facility with various internal community spaces, and enclosed yard. Download application form