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We love that our community is passionate about playspaces - we are too!Thank you to the 1,093 community members who shared their views on playspaces in late 2025 through an online survey and interactive activities, in-person pop up sessions or the Access and Inclusion Reference Group workshop. We have carefully reviewed your feedback taking a detailed look at what matters most to you, how playspaces support social connection and play, and how they can continue to evolve to meet local needs and support growth in our region. View the summary of what you said in a snapshot summary. Your feedback helped us to draft a revised Playspace Strategy that will guide how we plan and manage over 270 Central Coast playspaces over the next five years.Go to Your Voice Our Coast to view the Draft Playspace Strategy 2026–30 and tell us what you think by 29 April.  

What you need to knowCentral Coast Council offices will be closed over the Easter long weekend from close of business on Thursday 2 April 2026, reopening at 8.30am on Tuesday 7 April 2026.Offices will also be closed for the Anzac Day public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026.During this time:some services will close completelyothers will reopen at different timessome will operate as usual or with adjusted hours.Explore full details on each service below.

Council's draft budget and strategic documents – get ready to have your sayCouncil resolved to place the draft Delivery Program (2025-29), draft Operational Plan (2026-27) and draft Fees and Charges (2026-27) on public exhibition after Easter.

Central Coast Council is pleased to announce that the Creative Journey open studio Art Trail is set to return over June long weekend, with expressions of interest (EOI) now open for local artists, makers and creative collectives.Led by Council, Creative Journey is an initiative that celebrates the region’s diverse and vibrant creative community by inviting the public into the working spaces of local creatives.Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said the return of the Creative Journey Art Trail reflects the strength and momentum of the region’s creative sector.“The Creative Journey Art Trail event is a wonderful celebration of the artistic talent that thrives across our region,” Mayor McKinna said.“Opening studios to the public not only showcases the incredible work of our artists but also strengthens community connection and supports the growth of our cultural economy.