Central Coast Council continues the clean up effort after severe weather lashed the region nearly two weeks ago.The clean-up efforts have seen:more than 220 tonnes of wrack and flood debris collected from over 4km of foreshore710 tonnes of debris collected from beaches:

Central Coast Council is celebrating National Youth Week, held from 16-24 April, with a wide range of events that will allow young people across the region to connect, build skills, show off their talents, be inspired – but most of all have fun! The theme this year is ‘Together More Than Ever’, encouraging young people aged 12-24 to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect their lives as well as create and enjoy activities and events. Council Director Connected Communities Julie Vaughan said Council has collaborated with local young people and youth service providers to help create an incredible calendar of events.“Youth Week is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on the contribution young people make to our community and allow for their voices to be heard,” Ms Vaughan said. “What makes Youth Week unique is events are organised for young people, by young people, which helps build lifelong skills that assist with future employment opportunities, while simultaneously ensuring events on offer are what young people want and need. “Whether you’re a skater, creator, athlete or simply want to connect and relax with friends, there is something on offer for all ages, interests and abilities.”Throughout the week there will be music events showcasing our talented local performers and musicians – including the grand final of Discovered – as well as creative skills and skate workshops, fitness activities, a workshop on how to start a social enterprise to help kick-start young people’s business ideas and more. Council Administrator Dick Persson AM said Youth Week provides an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the many and varied contributions of young people to our community. “There are over 50,000 local young people living on the Coast,” Mr Persson said. “We are committed to creating and providing opportunities for our young people to connect and access activities that are fun, showcase their talents as well as help them to build skills that they can use in the future.“With such a great range of activities, events and celebrations taking place, I would encourage our young people to find out what’s happening and get involved.”For a full copy of the Youth Week Calendar, visit Council's Youth Week event page. Oasis Youth Fest, Make Your Way and Create Youth Week events are funded through Department of Communities and Justice Youth Week 2021 Grant.

With the fine weather over the Easter weekend, Council crews continued clean-up efforts to restore the coast’s roads, waterways and foreshores following the recent severe weather.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM has today released Mr Angus Gordon’s report ‘Review of The Entrance management Policies and Practices for the Central Coast Council’s Open Coast Lagoons’, supporting the key findings and all five recommendations made.Two weeks ago at the peak of the March floods, Mr Persson requested Council engage Mr Angus Gordan, Australia’s leading coastal engineering expert to review the policies and practices governing the open coast lagoons, particularly Tuggerah Lake, and provide recommendations if necessary on future management of the lake.

Most Central Coast beaches, ocean baths and estuarine swimming locations will open for the long weekend, however Council is advising residents and visitors that they swim at their own risk.Copacabana, Killcare and Umina beaches will however remain closed due to water quality concerns.The following swimming locations will also remain closed:-    Avoca Lagoon-    Canton Beach -    Chain Valley bay -    Gwandalan -    Pearl Beach-    Summerland Point (Sandy beach).Due to the extreme wet weather conditions and flooding events, storm water pollution may be impacting all swimming sites.

The Sports Hub has launched providing a new comprehensive online directory which showcases the Central Coast’s variety of sport and active recreation opportunities and makes it easy for the community to find something that suits their needs, abilities and interests.This website is part of Activate Central Coast is an exciting new initiative developed in partnership between Council, the Office of Sport and Sport Central Coast to encourage our community to participate in sport and active recreation whilst also supporting local sport and active recreation businesses, clubs and associations.Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan said this initiative will provide a range of benefits for the Central Coast community.“It is well established that an active lifestyle contributes greatly to people’s wellbeing.

Central Coast Council’s Your Voice Our Coast online consultation hub provides opportunities for the coast community to have their say on projects that interest them.Projects open now for feedback include:Helen Reserve, Gorokan - dog park (until 31 March)Active Lifestyles Strategy (until 5 April)Policy for Development Application Functions (until 7 April)Draft Works-in-Kind Policies (until 16 April)Amended Code of Meeting Practice (until 21 April)Streets as Shared Spaces:

Central Coast Council is delivering a jam-packed program of online and face-to-face activities and events throughout the April school holidays, giving Central Coast families plenty of ways to keep young minds entertained and bodies active over the Easter break. Parents, carers and guardians can head to the School Holidays what’s on page on Council’s website to see everything that’s taking place - from nature tours, live entertainment and escape rooms to sports challenges, Easter crafts and skills workshops, there’s something on offer for all ages, interests and abilities. All face-to-face programs will operate in a COVID-safe way, including limited numbers in each workshop to ensure the health and wellbeing of participants. Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays for the full list of events, details and bookings.What's on at our Town CentresBring the kids down to any of our four town centre locations for a range of fun activities for all ages.