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.  

Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993 that Central Coast Council intends to offer a lease to the following for a period of five years:3 Villages Community Group Incorporated – Saratoga Community Hall, 15-17 Kyeema Avenue, Saratoga 2251, Lot 21 DP 15501 and Lot 22 DP 15501  

Central Coast Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period from Monday, 25 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024, and re-opening Tuesday 2 January 2024.Some of Council’s services and facilities will be closed or have changes, however essential services will continue to operate.Customer service and reporting of issuesAll Customer Service Centres will be closed.Urgent reports - We have an out-of-hours service available on 02 4306 7900 to call in any urgent reports such as water main breaks, sewer issues or urgent road safety issues (such as fallen trees over roads).Non-urgent - Customers can contact Council with non-emergency enquiries, requests, reporting issues or formal feedback 24/7 through our online Customer Service Centre.

MEDIA RELEASECentral Coast Council celebrated International Day of People with Disability on 3 December, and is raising local awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by people with a disability, to help create a more accessible and inclusive region.Recently, Council collaborated with local pottery school Centered Ceramics, that offered people with disabilities the opportunity to learn pottery and ceramics in a mainstream commercial studio, and then exhibit their work in a public gallery.The local business learned how to make their premises and programs more accessible to attract customers with different access needs.

Central Coast Council offices will be closed on Friday 1 December for a Local Government State Award approved Union Picnic Day.Some of Council’s services and facilities will be closed or have changes, however essential services will continue to operate.Customer service and reporting of issuesAll Customer Service Centres will be closed.Urgent reports - We have an out-of-hours service available on 02 4306 7900 to call in any urgent reports such as water main breaks, sewer issues or urgent road safety issues (such as fallen trees over roads).Non-urgent - Customers can contact Council with non-emergency enquiries, requests, reporting issues or formal feedback 24/7 through our online Customer Service Centre.

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.

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:Part Road Adjoining Lot 23 DP 731090 being 227 Little Jilliby Rd, Little Jilliby, NSW 2259.Upon closure of the road, Central Coast Council intends to give the former road 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.

Spring is well and truly in the air and with school holidays looming on the horizon, Central Coast Council has released its much-anticipated program of activities of a fun filled break for all ages.During the school holidays (Monday 25 September – Friday 6 October) a huge selection of activities will be available across the community with the vast majority of these being free or at minimal cost.Activities to boost the imagination – Central Coast libraries will be a whirlwind of activity throughout the holidays with a dazzling range of activities.