The 12 new members are now a part of the Access and Inclusion Reference Group (AIRG) providing guidance on the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2025 to improve accessibility and inclusion across the Coast. The members have been selected for their expertise in accessibility, communication, legislation, advocacy, and planning. The Access and Inclusion Reference Group enables ongoing genuine dialogue with the community and stakeholders to ensure the Disability Inclusion Plan actions remain current, contemporary and achieve outcomes of full community participation for people with disabilities.Council would like to thank and acknowledge the outgoing Access and Inclusion Reference Group members for their input and commitment over the past 12 months.Meet the members:   Angela Lee  Angela Lee joins the group with a keen interest in community engagement from a health perspective.In her role as the District Intellectual Disability Coordinator with Central Coast Local Area Health, she provides consultation and education to health professionals and health clinicians alike on the assessment and management of a person with intellectual disabilities.

Central Coast Council is once again working with community leaders to initiate important conversations around domestic and family violence.The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign runs every year from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day) raising awareness and educating the community on this important issue.The Central Coast consistently has one of the highest number of incidences of family and domestic violence compared to any other local government area*.Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said Council is committed to working with community to solve a range of social and health issues that impact vulnerable people, such as victims of domestic violence.“The health and safety of others is everyone’s business.

MEDIA RELEASECentral Coast Council is inviting residents to clear out unwanted hazardous chemicals from around the home and safely dispose of them for free at the local Chemical CleanOut events this March.Community members can safely drop off unused, out-of-date or unwanted household chemicals for free over the first two weekends of March: Saturday 2 March and Sunday 3 March (9am-3.30pm), Kincumber – former Kincumber Waste Management Facility on Cullens Road.

Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its latest water utility customer satisfaction quarterly survey results about Council’s Water and Sewer services.

In pursuance of the provisions of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Central Coast Council proposes to close the council public pathways listed in Schedule 1.Schedule 1:Pathway Between Lot 16 DP 255220 (18 MacLeay Avenue Woy Woy) and Lot 127 DP 245660 (12-16 MacLeay Avenue Woy Woy) Pathway Between Lot 16 DP 255220 (18 MacLeay Avenue Woy Woy) and Lot 17 DP 255220 (20 Nambucca Drive Woy Woy)Upon closure of the road, Central Coast Council intends to give the former public pathways as compensation under s.44 of the Roads Act 1993.All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to the Chief Executive Officer Central Coast Council, 2 Hely Street/PO Box 20 Wyong NSW 2259 within twenty-eight days of the date of this advertisement.

Council is improving the Umina Beach foreshore promenade area to create a more vibrant, sustainable and enjoyable space for both residents and visitors.The comprehensive landscape works encompass a range of enhancements, including the removal of existing pavers to create a grassed area for relaxation and recreation, the planting of additional trees for shade and to contribute to a healthy environment, replacement of outdoor showers, and new connective pathways to improve accessibility so that everyone can enjoy the beauty of Umina Beach.

An exciting new playspace will soon be delivered at Kariong with construction works commencing 22 January 2024 (weather permitting).The local level playspace was designed with input from the community and will include slides, climbing structures, a swing set, spring rocker play equipment (suitable for children aged up to 10 years), plus seating.The site is conveniently located within the Kariong Oval precinct on the Curringa Road frontage and adjoins the popular skatepark and pump track built in 2023, and in close proximity to the library and car park.

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.