Due to the intense weather event and heavy rainfall, all Central Coast Council managed sporting fields (grassed) will be closed for use from 2pm today for the duration of the weekend.

We can’t be-leaf it’s almost April school holidays!

We would like to announce this year's winners of our annual youth photography competition, 'Your World, Your Way'.Congratulations to:Winner - Noah Morris (17 years old) for his image titled:

Two popular playspaces are now open for adventures!The two renewals are a part of 10 playspace renewals scheduled for completion across the Coast unlocking the full potential of the facilities by making way for improved and accessible playspaces for locals and visitors alike.Walk the plank at the renewed playspace Young St Reserve at Norah Head.

Council is holding two public hearings into the Reclassification of Council land at the below listed sites in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993.Council resolved to reclassify the following parcels of land from Community Land to Operational land through a Planning Proposal process:18 Dane Drive, Gosford (Lot 2 DP 1011876)48W Wallarah Road, Gorokan (Lot 2 DP 733448)191 Wallarah Road, Kanwal (Lot 21 DP 813270)75 Bungary Road, Norah Head (Lot 5 Sec 24 DP 758779 and Lot 1 DP 860696)Part 2-4 Park Road, The Entrance NSW (part Lot 10 DP 1285833 and part Lot 1 DP 406038)13 and 15 Yaralla Road, Toukley (Lot 78 DP 20493 and Lot 79 DP 20493)49-51 Mann Street, Gosford (Lot 1 DP 251476)50W Parraweena Rd, Gwandalan (Lot 1 DP 1043151)Part 6W Kemira Road, Lake Munmorah (part Lot 79 DP 217918)Part 20 Summerland Road Summerland Point Lot (part 4 DP 263812)The public hearings will be chaired by a person who is independent of Council.

Next week, Council is hosting the second pre-election candidate information session for people who may be interested in becoming a Councillor. What:

Community focused not-for-profit groups are invited to submit an expression of interest to enter into a lease agreement at the Wyongah Hall.This is a rare opportunity for a new tenant to get a foothold in a recently renovated community facility.Features of the property:•  

The new playspace at Kariong (Curringa Rd) is open for fun! Designed with community feedback, the new space has equipment suitable for children aged up to 10 years, with slides, climbing structures, a swing set, and spring rocker along with new seating and connective pathways.The playspace sits alongside the skatepark and pump track built last year, which has sheltered seating and a water refill station, and conveniently located within the Kariong Oval precinct with sports fields and a library.Nestled between mature eucalyptus trees and connected open grassed areas, this central community space offers active and passive recreational opportunities for everyone in the community to enjoy.