Central Coast Council is proud to support ‘Live and Local’, showcasing talented musicians performing in unique venues around Gosford in November.Council has partnered with contemporary music and arts collective, Central Coast Music &

The Central Coast Council is represented by 15 Councillors who were elected for a 4-year term, until September 2028.The result of the Referendum, held on the same day as the Local Government election, to determine the future number of Central Coast Councillors has also been determined – with the YES vote prevailing after receiving the majority of votes.New CouncillorsBudgewoi Ward:

Central Coast Council is inviting local communities to provide feedback on proposed management actions for the Hawkesbury-Nepean River System Coastal Management Program (CMP), as part of the third stage of community engagement for this program.Community members can attend information pop-up events to learn more and give input or provide feedback online until 24 November 2024. The extensive Hawkesbury-Nepean estuary system spans the Greater Sydney and Hunter-Central Coast regions, with a large proportion of the study area within the Central Coast Local Government Area (LGA).

Central Coast Council is wrapping up its successful Creating+Labs program for 2024 with a series of free workshops focused on mental health and wellbeing for artists, arts workers and arts organisations.

October is Mental Health Month and Central Coast Council is encouraging the local community, especially men, to take time out to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and to encourage help seeking behaviours when needed.Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said this year’s theme is, “Let’s Talk about it”.

The Niagara Park Stadium upgrades to improve accessibility are now complete - in time for a busy season of regional and state championships. The $2.5 million project received $850,000 from the NSW Government for the upgrade works, with Council funding the remaining contribution of $1,650,000 from planned capital expenditure.With a focus on improving accessibility and delivering benefits to the community, the works included:disabled car park improvements a new driveway, accessible pedestrian pathway and entrance improvements to player facilities including new accessible amenities  new signage, improved façade and lighting for improved safety.Upcoming events that will benefit from the upgrade include the Physical Culture Central Coast Champion Ladies Tournament, Central Coast Futsal Cup and Australian National Futsal League, as well as the Coastal Classic Basketball Tournament. Importantly, the stadium is also home to a range of school and club activities including basketball, netball, martial arts, futsal, indoor hockey, volleyball, trampolining and wheelchair sports. Council Director Community and Recreational Services, Melanie Smith said the completion of the upgrades is one to celebrate. “Council undertook community consultation to inform the design and construction of the venue, which has resulted in an accessible modern facility,” Ms Smith said.“Niagara Park Stadium is a regional indoor sporting complex, and its facilities are widely used by schools, sporting clubs, and regional and state sporting organisations.

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of its public toilet network.

The Coast’s next generation of young people is being called upon to apply for Central Coast Council’s Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Leadership program, designed to equip local 15-24 year olds with the skills and confidence to lead and inspire change in their communities.

Central Coast Council is once again hosting ChromeFest, one of Australia’s biggest car shows and community events at The Entrance, Central Coast, from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 October.Council Director Community and Recreation Service, Melanie Smith said ChromeFest is one of NSW’s largest rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly festivals, paying tribute to all makes and models of cars pre-1979.“Hundreds of car enthusiasts and rock ‘n’ roll fans will come together on the Central Coast for a three-day tribute to cars, chrome &

Excitement is building on the Central Coast for the Spring School Holiday Program, with a range of student workshops and classes designed to cater for all ages, levels of experience and interests!