Central Coast Council is joining councils across NSW to celebrate Local Government Week 2025 from 4 to 10 August.The week is a chance to recognise the essential services that support daily life and help build strong, connected communities.Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said Local Government Week is an opportunity to highlight the many ways local government contributes to everyday community life. “Councils provide people-focused services that help regions to grow and thrive,” Mayor McKinna said.“For Central Coast Council, this includes maintaining parks and pools, managing libraries and community programs, supporting events and venues, caring for bushland and waterways, and delivering infrastructure and planning services and more.“Council’s role is to listen, plan and deliver.

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of public art in our region by providing feedback on its new draft 10 year Public Art Plan and Policy.Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the draft plan provides a coordinated and strategic approach to managing public art across the Coast, while supporting local creatives, enhancing public spaces and strengthening regional identity.“Public art is a vital part of how we express who we are as a community.

Central Coast Council received correspondence from the NSW Government last week, to be one of three NSW councils to take part in a trial, which would see one beach nominated in each LGA to have shark nets removed permanently.

Gosford Library will close its doors at 12pm Saturday 16 August 2025, to begin the transition into the new Gosford Regional Library.The much-anticipated facility will open its doors to the public in early September.The closure marks the beginning of a new era in local library services – delivering an innovative, inclusive and accessible space where our community can connect, create and collaborate in the heart of Gosford.During the transition period:The returns chute will remain open.

Gosford Regional Library nearly here!A report on the status of the $32.7 million Gosford Regional Library was presented at the Council meeting this week. Opening in early September to the community, this flagship building in Donnison Street Gosford is the culmination of many years of planning and engagement, resulting in a building which still offers everything a traditional library has (over 30,000 books!), as well as collaborative creative spaces, a recording studio, children’s reading space, an innovation hub, community meeting spaces and much more!

The Central Coast’s rock fishing community turned out in strong numbers for the Gone Fishing – Rock Fishing Safety and Skills Day at Avoca Beach on Saturday 19 July, with 160 participants taking part in free workshops, live rescue demonstrations, lifejacket fittings and family activities.The free, full-day event was delivered by Surf Life Saving NSW with support from Central Coast Council, as part of a series of initiatives aimed at reducing rock fishing incidents along the coastline.Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the day was a great opportunity to engage local and visiting fishers, particularly multicultural groups, with practical safety education.“Rock fishing is one of the Central Coast’s most popular but dangerous pastimes.

Central Coast Council has completed car park upgrades at Rogers Park in Woy Woy and Don Small Oval in Tacoma, enhancing safety, access and parking capacity at these well-used community sportsgrounds.

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the draft Open Coast Coastal Management Program (CMP), to ensure it reflects the values and priorities of our Central Coast community.

Each year over the June long weekend, the Central Coast comes alive with the vibrant spirit of the Harvest Festival—a celebration of the region’s spectacular hinterland.

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