A small section of Showground Road, Gosford, will be reduced to single-lane traffic from 8:30pm tonight while Council undertakes essential repairs to a water main.The northbound lane of Showground Road adjacent to Gosford High School, at the intersection with Racecourse Road, will be closed from the roundabout.Traffic controllers will be on site and traffic diversions will be in place.Council urges motorists to take an alternate route to avoid traffic congestion expected at this intersection.The road is expected to reopen by 6pm Saturday 18 November 2017.Council apologises for any inconvenience.

This weekend a number of road closures will be in place so Council can safely deliver community events as part of The Lakes Festival.Saturday 18 November - TriWyong, Budgewoi6.45am-3.30pmWeemala Street - Closed between Bato Street and Ocean Street Limited resident accessLake Street - Closed between Bato Street and Ocean Street Limited resident accessElizabeth Bay Street - Closed between Mimosa Road and Leslie AvenueBato Street - Closed between Mimosa Road and Weemala StreetElizabeth Bay Drive - A detour via Pacific Highway will be in place for the Elizabeth Bay Drive road closureSunday 19 November - Long Jetty Street Festival, Long Jetty10am-10pmThompson Street - Closed from Central Coast Highway to Tuggerah ParadeTuggerah Parade - Closed from Pacific Street to Toowoon Bay RoadToowoon Bay Road - Closed from Central Coast Highway to Tuggerah ParadeResidents and visitors to the Coast may also experience an increase of traffic in these areas as well as The Entrance and Norah Head while the final weekend of events for The Lakes Festival comes to an end.Keep up to date with The Lakes Festival and follow us on facebook. 

Central Coast Council Libraries are assisting students get through the gruelling last weeks of 2017 exams and assessments with the fantastic homework help service, Studiosity.Previously known as YourTutor, the free online service has a new name and look, but is still providing the same high-quality online support for students.Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said thanks to Studiosity students are able to obtain quick and beneficial feedback to maximise their results and keep anxiety at bay.“Students can gain study tips to use their time efficiently and effectively as well as ask questions they may not feel comfortable directing to teachers, parents or friends,” Ms Vaughan said.“The moment students need help with a homework question, essay or study tips there is a real-life, expert local tutor just a click away.“What makes Studiosity unique is it employs a strict ‘no answers’ policy using online chat tools and interactive whiteboards to provide guidance so students gain the skills necessary to solve similar problems in the future.“Essay and report writing feedback is also available, allowing students to upload files and receive professional advice within 24 hours – perfect for end-of-year essays and written exam practice.”Studiosity is available for students in years 3-12 from 3pm to late, Sunday to Friday and employs a mix of teachers, university academics and other professional experts.Students can obtain assistance with all core curriculum subjects and for any subjects not listed, students simply select ‘Research’ or ‘Writing feedback’ to ask their question.Council Mayor Jane Smith said as a teacher herself she understands the importance of accessible study help for all students.

Local and international skateboarders will converge at the Central Coast’s largest riding facility, BATO Yard, to contest the 2018 ‘King of Concrete’ championship event being held on 10 February 2018.The event – now in its second year – is anticipated to attract more international participants and spectators following the highly successful inaugural event in 2017.