Soldiers Beach stairs in front of the Surf Life Saving Club has recently undergone works to enhance access with a new and improved stair extension - and the stairs are now open for use!This is the first of four projects to be completed following $2.44million in funding received from the Australian and NSW Governments as part of the 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program to improve access for Soldiers Beach and Jenny Dixon Beach.Council Director of Environment and Planning, Alice Howe said that Council is pleased to have one of the four projects completed and looks forward to the progression of the remaining three.“While the stairs were still safe for the public to use, the funding from the Australian and NSW Governments has allowed us to enhance the integrity and improve beach access with the stair extension,” said Dr Howe.“The stair extension means the community can access the beach after coastal erosion events that decrease the amount of sand at the base of the stairs.

Central Coast Council is now inviting all interested community members to share their feedback on the revised draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan (revised draft Plan) until Sunday 1 October 2023.The revised draft Plan has been simplified and refined in response to the extensive community feedback received during the first round of consultation, as well as further technical studies and community workshops on key issues of concern.

Central Coast Council continues to deliver a range of grant funded road and drainage upgrade and renewal projects under the Federal Government’s Central Coast Roads Package.Project update:

The celebrations are set to continue for the Central Coast Mariners, with Central Coast Council hosting a public Civic Reception for the Mariners at their season kick-off event on Saturday 5 August!

Names for roads created as part of new developments and subdivisions are available for comment in accordance with Roads Regulations 2018.The following road names have been approved by the Geographical Names Board for use, subject to comment.Please forward any comments to roadnaming@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au by 2 August, 2023ROAD NAMEFeathertail CloseLOCATIONNararaDESCRIPTIONCommences at the intersection of Monarchy Way and travels in an easterly direction terminating in a cul-de-sac.

Central Coast Council is once again inviting emerging and established makers and creators to join Creative Spaces with the opportunity to occupy the program’s container activations.The new location for the popular gallery container will be at Toukley’s Village Green, with the opportunity for the creative community to deliver installations, exhibitions, and creative workshops in three-month blocks.

For the past three years Central Coast Council have been working with the University of Newcastle (UoN) to conduct research on the remnant population of threatened Green and Golden Bell Frogs (Littoria aurea) at Bareena Wetland, North Avoca.

The Bays Bushcare was formed in 2018 after a group of locals who are passionate about the environment reached out to Council wanting to play a part in maintaining the natural beauty and biodiversity in their pocket of the Central Coast at Phegans Bay.