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Central Coast
Forresters Beach, David Ross
Forresters Beach is a quiet beachside suburb offering stunning coastal views. The reef breaks are popular with local and visiting surfers and there is a dog-friendly off leash section.
Central Coast Council, Mayor and Councillors

The Central Coast Council is represented by 15 Councillors who were elected for a 4-year term, until September 2028.
A Councillor’s role as an elected representative is to provide an essential link between the community and Council. Councillors must work as a team to make decisions and policies that guide the activities of the council.

Your Voice Our Coast

Have Your Say

Your Voice Our Coast is our online platform where you can give us your feedback and provide input and direction into Council projects on the Central Coast. 

Whether it be playgrounds, parks or major infrastructure this is the place to share your thoughts, ideas and opinions! Help shape your community, your region, your future.

Latest News
    Council news
    Central Coast Council wins a top honour at Local Government Excellence Awards
    Central Coast Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement across multiple areas of service and innovation, taking home one of the prestigious 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards in Sydney.Council was awarded top honour for Community Partnerships population over 150,000 - for the 'Every day I like to play' children's book.‘Every Day I like to play’ is a children’s picture book, developed by Central Coast Council, to promote respectful relationships and break down gendered stereotypes of traditional roles within the home.The award reflects Council’s ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful, community-focused outcomes.Council was also named as finalists for seven additional projects, showcasing the breadth of its work across the organisation:•    Schools Water Efficiency Program (Flow Forward) â€¢    GLOW Women’s Initiative â€¢    Customer Liaison Program â€¢    Sustainable Futures Festival•    Bushfire Risk Analysis and 5-Year Risk Mitigation Program Plan•    Eco Advocates and Excellence Program•    EduCAT ProgramThe Local Government Excellence Awards, hosted by Local Government Professionals Australia NSW, recognise outstanding efforts and achievements by councils across the state in delivering best practice, leadership and service to their communities.Image - left to right: Leah Haydon, Council Community Development Worker, LGEA award presenter and Belinda McRobie Council Section Manager Community Development  
    06/06/2025
    Council news
    Help shape the future of the Coast’s leisure and aquatic facilities
    Central Coast Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Leisure and Aquatic Strategy 2025–2035, on public exhibition from Thursday 5 June to Thursday 3 July 2025.The draft strategy sets a clear 10-year framework to guide the future planning and delivery of key leisure and aquatic services and facilities across the region.
    05/06/2025
    Council news
    Council seeks community feedback on proposed Water and Sewer Concessions and Rebate Policy
    Central Coast Council is inviting the community to have their say on a new draft Water and Sewer Concessions and Rebate Policy, now on public exhibition until 23 July 2025.The proposed policy aims to replace three existing policies from the former Gosford and Wyong Councils, creating a single, streamlined approach to providing financial assistance for customers facing hardship due to home dialysis, concealed leaks, or sewer connection costs.The proposed policy includes:Water usage concessions for eligible residents undergoing home dialysis treatment.Assistance with sewer connection costs, including instalment options for eligible pensioners or those experiencing financial hardship.Partial rebates for high water bills caused by concealed leaks on private property.The community is encouraged to review the draft policy and provide feedback via Council’s Your Voice Our Coast website during the eight-week exhibition period.Feedback collected will help shape the final policy, which is scheduled to be presented to Council for adoption in August 2025.For more information and to have your say, search 'concessions and rebate policy' at yourvoiceourcoast.comENDS
    04/06/2025
    Council news
    Have your say - Draft Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan
    From now until 30 June you can have your say on the revised plan for developer contributions on the Central Coast.Local infrastructure contributions (also known as Development contributions) are charged by Council when new development occurs and are used to fund local infrastructure needed to support population growth.This includes:sport grounds, parks and playspacesskateparks and tennis facilitiescommunity facilities and local centrescycleways, road and transport projectsThis year’s plan will also replace three additional plans to allow for a more efficient collection of contributions in the affected areas.
    04/06/2025
Things to do on the Central Coast

From cooking classes to concerts to farmer markets, explore activities the community has to offer.

  • three people riding bikes on a dirt road
  • Central Coast hinterland experiences
  • Central Coast waterways and coastlines
  • Hands of a woman creating a crochet design
  • Great North Walk
  • Plate of fresh oysters
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