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Central Coast Council news and community information

Administrator Message

Rik Hart

Have your say on all things Gosford

This month, Council launched the Let’s Talk Gosford place-based community engagement project, which showcases multiple key projects, plans, strategies and infrastructure works planned for Gosford. Let’s Talk Gosford is asking you to take a deep dive on projects in the area; share your thoughts and opinions, attend face-toface and/or online drop-in sessions to ask questions, seek information and talk with Council staff.

Gosford is the Central Coast’s principal city – it’s centrally located and has enormous potential to evolve into the economic and social heart of the Coast. To achieve this though, Council needs the vast and diverse knowledge of residents to ensure it’s done right.

The feedback from these sessions is critically important for the development of each project respectively, while strengthening the interrelations between them.

Council staff are hosting drop-in information sessions on Thursday 30 March at Parkhouse Gosford (124 Donnison St, Gosford NSW 2250). Sessions for businesses, collaborators and the community are scheduled throughout the day, and drop-in times can be found on Council’s engagement website linked below – be sure to check the times for each session.

I strongly encourage everyone on the Coast to take the time to have their say. Click here for more info: yourvoiceourcoast.com/ gosford

Did you miss this week’s Council meeting?

Re-watch the webcast on our YouTube channel. Links can be found on our website at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/meetings, along with meeting agendas, reports and minutes. Next meeting will be held at Wyong on 26 April 2023

Libraries celebrate 75 years

It is 75 years since the adoption of the NSW Library Act 1939 by Gosford Shire Council on 16 March 1948, enabling free public library services at our first libraries. Today, libraries are as relevant as ever with an offering of online services. Unlock all that your local library service offers - including eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers as well as events, music, DVDs, mobile and home library service.

For more information, go to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries

Putting the spotlight on local young people!

The Coast has more than 50,000 young people aged 12 to 24! Young people are the future of the Coast and we recognise their contribution and provide a platform for their voices - and you can too. Nominate for the youth week awards, encourage entries in the eMergent Sounds Song Competition and to join our Thinking Out Loud Youth Forum.

Search ‘youth’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Shaping Warnervale’s future

Greater Warnervale is booming and with a huge increase of expected residents by 2041, we’re putting in plans for its future now. We recognise the importance of developing a vision that is responsible to both future generations and the natural environment. You’re invited to make a submission on the draft plan or comment on our interactive map until 31 March.

Have your say at yourvoiceourcoast.com

Easter school holiday program

Term 1 of school went by in a flash but don’t worry we’ve got you covered to keep your kids busy and entertained these school holidays. We have over 30 free and affordable events for all ages delivered by our regional gallery, libraries, leisure centres, and youth services.

To see full details and booking information, go to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays

What’s on? Go to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events

Upcoming author talks

Our libraries regularly host a fabulous line-up of author events, with Sandie Docker and Lucy Bloom coming up. Whether you are into murder mysteries, history, contemporary fiction or discussing social issues – there is something for everyone. Events are free to attend, however bookings are essential.

Check out the upcoming program and reserve your place at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/ whats-on

Did you know?

Council’s road crews are always on! Maintenance works such as pothole filling and longer term solutions such as heavy patching (section repairs) and road renewals (whole road rehabilitation) roll out regularly. This week Council crews have been working on the road pavement renewal at Debenham Rd South, West Gosford, a road upgrade at Springwood Street Blackwall and undertaking pavement works at The Ridgeway, Tumbi Umbi.

To see planned road closures, search ‘road closures’ at ‘centralcoast.nsw.gov.au