The Central Coast’s longstanding reputation as a tourist hotspot shows no signs of abating with the region proving a popular holiday destination for visitors during what was a picture-perfect summer.

The stats are in:

Central Coast Council is seeking community feedback on a number of projects and plans through the online consultation hub ‘Your Voice – Our Coast’.

Central Coast Council is working with the community collecting feedback to help improve Council’s water and sewer services.

Central Coast Council is inviting businesses, community groups and event organisers to propose an event, or activity to be a part of the annual 10-day Lakes Festival program celebrating the Coast’s diverse waterways.The Lakes Festival, scheduled to run from 3-12 November 2023, is an annual reminder of the variety of lakes and waterways available on the Central Coast.

I’d like to thank everyone who stopped by for a chat with me at the Australia Day community event in Leagues Club Park, Gosford last week, where I hosted a pop-up stall to hear from members of our community.  I really enjoyed hearing the perspectives of many residents and visitors who came by the Council tent, where our discussions ranged from the event itself, to thoughts on the plans for Gosford waterfront's revitalisation, and general Council matters like roads and infrastructure.  I value the chance to hear directly from members of our community about what matters to them and will be hosting more pop-ups at Central Coast Council events throughout the year.  Administrator pop-ups at Council events in 2023:

With the population of Warnervale and surrounding suburbs expected to nearly double over the next two decades, Council is actively taking steps to ensure that future development is both responsible and sustainable for residents and the environment.  It is anticipated that nearly 57,000 people will call Warnervale home by 2041.

Central Coast Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the proposed location and concept design for a new centrally located Regional Animal Care Facility at Mardi.

*Image above shows the damaged asset prior to being demolished.

Gosford Regional Gallery is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s EMERGING art prize, with $5,00 in prize money awarded to Monica Rani Rudhar from Sydney.