Central Coast Council offices will be closed on Friday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday, and re-opening Monday 29 January 2024.Some of Council’s services and facilities will be closed or have changes, however essential services will continue to operate.An after-hours service is available on 02 4306 7900 to call in any urgent reports (such as water main breaks or sewer issues, and urgent road safety issues such as fallen trees over roads).Non-emergency enquiries, requests, reports or formal feedback can be submitted through our online Customer Service Centre 24/7 and these will be progressed from Monday 29 January 2024.

The NSW Central Coast is set for increased visitation and a further boost to the local economy with new digital content to attract visitation to lesser-known areas of the region.This grant funded project which begun in 2021, led by Central Coast Council’s Marketing and Tourism Section (Destination Central Coast), has enabled the development of multiple online content hubs on LoveCentralCoast.com that showcase and promote a diverse range of local tourism products, services and experiences to potential visitors – and aims to support the economic and social recovery of regional communities impacted by the bushfires of 2019-2020.Many of the Central Coast’s unique offerings and experiences are on display to attract people from Sydney, NSW and beyond.Our newly launched content hubs on LoveCentralCoast.com offer locals and guests to the region the opportunity to explore areas of the Central Coast they may not be aware of.

Central Coast Council is currently developing a new Coastal Management Program and is seeking community input on practical management for Central Coast beaches.The Open Coast Coastal Management Program is one of five new Coastal Management Programs (CMP) for the region that will be certified by the NSW Government and used to guide coastal management decisions and funding priorities for the next 10 years.Council’s Unit Manager of Environmental Management, Luke Sulkowski said the objective of the Open Coast CMP is to manage the coastal environment consistent with the principles of ecologically sustainable development for the social, cultural and economic well-being of the people of the Central Coast.“We’re at stage three of this five stage process in completing the document and would love as much input from the community as possible,” Mr Sulkowski said.“Once we have collated everything, we will develop an options assessment and come back to the community with a final draft before sending the final document to the State Government for their certification.“Input from our local residents will help optimise coastal management for the well-being of both our community and the environment – so tell us your concerns, ideas, wants and needs related to our beautiful beaches.“We would like to thank those who came along to our earlier pop-up sessions at Terrigal, Avoca and Toowoon Bay and encourage more suggestions throughout the consultation period whether it’s online or in person.”Council offers multiple ways the community can have an input into the future management of The Open Coast CMP.

The NSW Central Coast is set for increased visitation and a further boost to the local economy with new digital content to attract visitation to lesser-known areas of the region.This grant funded project which begun in 2021, led by Central Coast Council’s Marketing and Tourism Section (Destination Central Coast), has enabled the development of multiple online content hubs on LoveCentralCoast.com that showcase and promote a diverse range of local tourism products, services and experiences to potential visitors – and aims to support the economic and social recovery of regional communities impacted by the bushfires of 2019-2020.Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said many of the Central Coast’s unique offerings and experiences are on display to attract people from Sydney, NSW and beyond.“The newly launched content hubs on LoveCentralCoast.com offer locals and guests to the region the opportunity to explore areas of the Central Coast they may not be aware of.

MEDIA RELEASEThe NSW Central Coast is set for increased visitation and a further boost to the local economy with new digital content to attract visitation to lesser-known areas of the region.This grant funded project which begun in 2021, led by Central Coast Council’s Marketing and Tourism Section (Destination Central Coast), has enabled the development of multiple online content hubs on LoveCentralCoast.com that showcase and promote a diverse range of local tourism products, services and experiences to potential visitors – and aims to support the economic and social recovery of regional communities impacted by the bushfires of 2019-2020.Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said many of the Central Coast’s unique offerings and experiences are on display to attract people from Sydney, NSW and beyond.“The newly launched content hubs on LoveCentralCoast.com offer locals and guests to the region the opportunity to explore areas of the Central Coast they may not be aware of.

Central Coast Council offices will be closed on Friday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday, and re-opening Monday 29 January 2024.Some of Council’s services and facilities will be closed or have changes, however essential services will continue to operate.Customer service and reporting of issuesAll Customer Service Centres will be closed.Urgent reports - We have an out-of-hours service available on 02 4306 7900 to call in any urgent reports such as water main breaks, sewer issues or urgent road safety issues (such as fallen trees over roads).Non-urgent - Customers can contact Council with non-emergency enquiries, requests, reporting issues or formal feedback 24/7 through our online Customer Service Centre.

The sod has been formally ‘turned’ to mark the commencement of the construction of the new Gosford Regional Library in Donnison Street, Gosford.Council Administrator Rik Hart was joined by Dr Gordon Reid MP Member for Robertson and North Construction &

There’s still plenty to keep children busy and active before school goes back, with Central Coast Council’s Summer school holiday program continuing through January.Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said this Summer’s program has brought back the most popular activities and lots of fresh events too. “We have a huge listing of free and affordable events for all ages and interests, which are delivered by our regional gallery, libraries, leisure centres, environmental team and youth services,” Ms Smith said.“Some events have limited numbers and are booking out fast, so I encourage parents and carers to jump on Council’s web page centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/whats-on to see what’s on and secure their spots.”Council Administrator Rik Hart said Council’s school holiday program is popular with local families.“The positive feedback we receive, and the speed that the events book out, show us how valued these programs are by our community,” Mr Hart said. “Council’s school holiday program provides an opportunity for the Coast’s young people to be entertained, engaged, keep active and also meet other locals”.See what’s on at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/whats-on.