We are delivering a fun-filled program of online and face-to-face activities and events throughout the winter school holidays, offering Central Coast families plenty of choices that aim to keep young minds entertained and bodies active over the upcoming winter break.

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT:

 Severe Weather Warning  The BOM issued a Minor to Moderate Flood Warning at 11.29am 3 July for the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry which is expected to reach the moderate flood level (3.50 metres) during Monday.

We’re encouraging all community members, including those without dogs as pets, to have their say on the draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan now on exhibition (1 July to 26 August).This draft Action Plan allows the community to provide feedback on off-leash areas, with the aim to improve opportunity for dedicated dog exercise areas and open space that all community members can safely enjoy.Council currently manages and maintains 61 off-leash dog areas including open space reserves, beaches and fenced off-leash areas.

Some Central Coast residents, businesses and communities continue to recover from the impacts of the three flood events experienced in February, March and July this year, and the consistent heavy rainfall. In addition to the works Council is undertaking to repair and recover from the impacts to our own facilities and assets that we manage, we are also on hand to assist communities not only to recover but prepare for future resilience against further weather events. Recovery supportSupport remains available to assist local residents, businesses and communities to recover and prepare for severe weather and flooding events.Service NSW  has a dedicated storm and flood recovery web page with information and resources to help residents and businesses recover after a storm or flood  (for example;

This page provides information on some infrastructure projects underway across the Central Coast this month.

Council has developed a guide to help locals and visitors find some accessible bushland destinations, reserves and foreshore areas on the Central Coast.The Accessible Nature guide provides factual information such as parking, amenities and other features that help people living with a disability or restricted mobility to plan a day out in nature. Information on Council’s beach wheelchair and matting is also included. Destinations include:•    Bateau Bay picnic area•    Carawah Boardwalk, West Gosford•    Marie Byles Lookout, Killcare•    Saltwater Creek Boardwalk, Long Jetty•    Somersby Falls picnic area, Somersby•    St Johns Lookout, Katandra Reserve, Mount Elliot•    Warriwarri Walk, Kincumba Mountain, Kincumber•    Yaruga Picnic Area, Rumbalara Reserve, Springfield The easy to read brochure includes images, pictograms and maps and is available to view online and as a printed brochure, which can be picked up from Council's customer service centres (Wyong and Gosford) or libraries.The delivery of this guide is an action from Central Coast Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan to make the Central Coast more accessible, inclusive and liveable.Central Coast Council is committed to improving accessibility to its services, facilities and spaces for people with a disability so that all residents and visitors can enjoy the local environment and activities.

Construction of the new amenities building at Adelaide Street Oval, Killarney Vale (Tumbi Umbi) is now complete providing the Killarney Vale Bombers AFL Club, local players and supporters with a significantly improved and accessible facility. The new sportsground amenities building is fit for purpose to meet the growing needs of local sporting groups in the area.

Council is delighted to confirm the bulk of upgrades to amenities at the iconic, heritage-listed Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance have now been completed, with further upgrades scheduled to take place over the coming months.The changerooms and public toilets at the much-loved local spot has received a refresh, while a spacious new parents room has been installed.

We have joined the ‘Think Outside the Chair’ movement with a pilot awareness campaign to challenge community perceptions and change attitudes and behaviours towards people with invisible disabilities (also known as hidden disabilities).Invisible disabilities may not be immediately apparent.