The 2023-2024 State of the Beaches Report has rated 100% of Central Coast beaches as Good or Very Good – a improvement on the 2022-2023 Report.Significantly Terrigal Beach has improved to Good after three years of a Poor rating, which is a great result.The annual report gives a grading for each designated swim site from Very Good to Poor and is an indicator of suitability for swimming.

Central Coast Council has commenced Shutdown 3 of the major Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade.

With National Water Week in full swing, it’s time to tap off and tune in to saving water and reducing environmental impact.On Thursday 24 October, join Water Night by turning off all non-essential taps from 5-10pm.

It’s time for local farmers, businesses and event organisers to express their interest in being part of Central Coast Council’s 2025 Harvest Festival - one of the largest and most successful events on the Central Coast!Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith is hoping to provide our community and visitors with a diverse Festival calendar for 2025 with a range of unique events and activities. “The Harvest Festival event highlights and supports the Central Coast Hinterland, rural farming communities, and showcases the gorgeous heritage villages through the delivery of lively event hubs” Ms Smith said.“Its popularity grows each year and attracts thousands of people to our region’s hinterland from near and far.

The Garage Sale Trail is returning to the Central Coast over two big weekends in November, offering Coasties a unique opportunity to declutter, discover and save.

For a fourth consecutive year, the New South Wales Central Coast is selected as a finalist in the internationally recognised Green Destinations Top 100 Stories List.The Central Coast region joins 99 other destinations thanks to the collaborative effort between the Central Coast Council’s Destination Marketing and Visitor Services section, and Environmental Management Unit to promote positive visitor behaviour.Council’s 2024 finalist story selected by Green Destinations official judges is in the ‘Nature &

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to attend free Transport for NSW 'Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers' workshops in November.The free workshops support parents and other supervisors of learner drivers to be confident and effective teachers of their young person.

The Lakes Festival returns to make a splash on the Central Coast from 8-17 November with a vibrant curation of music, art, activities, and entertainment. This huge celebration of our lakes and waterways brings locals and visitors together to enjoy exciting family-friendly activities, as well as cultural and educational programs hosted by local businesses and community groups.

Central Coast Council is once again encouraging the community to get involved in National Water Week 2024, running from October 21 to 27, under the theme “Accelerating Action”.

Central Coast Council is proud to support ‘Live and Local’, showcasing talented musicians performing in unique venues around Gosford in November.Council has partnered with contemporary music and arts collective, Central Coast Music &

The Central Coast Council is represented by 15 Councillors who were elected for a 4-year term, until September 2028.The result of the Referendum, held on the same day as the Local Government election, to determine the future number of Central Coast Councillors has also been determined – with the YES vote prevailing after receiving the majority of votes.New CouncillorsBudgewoi Ward:

Central Coast Council is inviting local communities to provide feedback on proposed management actions for the Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Coastal Management Program (CMP), as part of the third stage of community engagement for this program.Community members can attend information pop-up events to learn more and give input or provide feedback online until 24 November 2024. The extensive Hawkesbury-Nepean estuary system spans the Greater Sydney and Hunter-Central Coast regions, with a large proportion of the study area within the Central Coast Local Government Area (LGA).

Central Coast Council is wrapping up its successful Creating+Labs program for 2024 with a series of free workshops focused on mental health and wellbeing for artists, arts workers and arts organisations.

October is Mental Health Month and Central Coast Council is encouraging the local community, especially men, to take time out to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and to encourage help seeking behaviours when needed.Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said this year’s theme is, “Let’s Talk about it”.

The Niagara Park Stadium upgrades to improve accessibility are now complete - in time for a busy season of regional and state championships. The $2.5 million project received $850,000 from the NSW Government for the upgrade works, with Council funding the remaining contribution of $1,650,000 from planned capital expenditure.With a focus on improving accessibility and delivering benefits to the community, the works included:disabled car park improvements a new driveway, accessible pedestrian pathway and entrance improvements to player facilities including new accessible amenities  new signage, improved façade and lighting for improved safety.Upcoming events that will benefit from the upgrade include the Physical Culture Central Coast Champion Ladies Tournament, Central Coast Futsal Cup and Australian National Futsal League, as well as the Coastal Classic Basketball Tournament. Importantly, the stadium is also home to a range of school and club activities including basketball, netball, martial arts, futsal, indoor hockey, volleyball, trampolining and wheelchair sports. Council Director Community and Recreational Services, Melanie Smith said the completion of the upgrades is one to celebrate. “Council undertook community consultation to inform the design and construction of the venue, which has resulted in an accessible modern facility,” Ms Smith said.“Niagara Park Stadium is a regional indoor sporting complex, and its facilities are widely used by schools, sporting clubs, and regional and state sporting organisations.

The Coast’s next generation of young people is being called upon to apply for Central Coast Council’s Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Leadership program, designed to equip local 15-24 year olds with the skills and confidence to lead and inspire change in their communities.

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of its public toilet network.

Central Coast Council is once again hosting ChromeFest, one of Australia’s biggest car shows and community events at The Entrance, Central Coast, from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 October.Council Director Community and Recreation Service, Melanie Smith said ChromeFest is one of NSW’s largest rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly festivals, paying tribute to all makes and models of cars pre-1979.“Hundreds of car enthusiasts and rock ‘n’ roll fans will come together on the Central Coast for a three-day tribute to cars, chrome &

Central Coast Council has placed an update to the Plan of Management for Council Community Land on public exhibition for community feedback.

The 2024-2025 beach patrol season kicks off this weekend, with flags being raised across 15 Central Coast beaches from Saturday 28 September.