Jun
18
Rates and budget
2025-26 budget sets funding for roads and community facilities
The adopted plan directs $18.4 million towards road renewal and keeps the residential rate rise below the annual cap.
Central Coast civic reporting
Your Council, Explained
Central Coast Council decisions made clear. Read what rates, planning proposals and infrastructure work mean for your street.
Gosford council updates
Recent Council Decisions
The meeting record is dense. We pull out the decision, the next date and the local effect.
Jun
11
Planning
Council requests more information on the Woy Woy town-centre proposal
The applicant must provide updated traffic and overshadowing studies before the assessment can continue.
Jun
04
Waterways
Tuggerah Lakes foreshore works move into the design stage
The project will focus on drainage, bank stabilisation and safer access near the northern foreshore.
May
28
Community services
Library opening hours to change across three Central Coast branches
The revised roster starts in July and adds Saturday access at Erina while reducing weekday evening hours elsewhere.
May
21
Local roads
Bus interchange access changes approved for Wyong
Temporary traffic controls will support the next construction phase beside the station precinct.
Planning applications
Development Applications Tracker
See what has been lodged, what is under review and when public comments close. Check the address before you make a submission.
| Application | Location | Status | Public comment closes |
|---|---|---|---|
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DA-2025-0412
27-unit apartment building with basement parking |
Terrigal Drive, Erina | Under review | 26 June 2025 |
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DA-2025-0388
Childcare centre and altered driveway access |
Pacific Highway, Wyong | Submitted | 02 July 2025 |
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DA-2025-0326
Coastal protection works near the public reserve |
The Esplanade, Umina Beach | Approved | Closed |
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DA-2025-0297
Warehouse conversion for small business units |
Mann Street, Gosford | Under review | 18 July 2025 |
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Rates & Budget Explained
Council budgets affect the bill in your letterbox and the condition of the road outside. Here is where the current operating plan puts each dollar.
The average residential rates notice is expected to rise by 3.8% in 2025-26. Waste charges and stormwater levies are shown separately, so you can compare like with like.
Read the rates guide2025-26 operating plan
How the general fund is allocated
Roads and transport38%
Waste and environmental services24%
Community facilities21%
Planning and regulation17%
$18.4m
Road renewal
3.8%
Average rate change
Community consultation
Have Your Say
A submission is most useful when it reaches the right project team before the closing date. These consultations are open now.
Closes 30 June 2025
Gosford waterfront access plan
Comment on pedestrian routes, shade and evening access around the foreshore promenade.
Submission detailsCloses 07 July 2025
Wyong town centre parking review
Tell the transport team where short-stay parking, loading zones and crossings need attention.
Submission detailsCloses 19 July 2025
Tuggerah Lakes waterways strategy
Review proposed priorities for water quality, foreshore maintenance and flood resilience.
Submission detailsHow submissions are used
Council officers summarise the themes, publish a response and take the record to the relevant committee or meeting.
Local infrastructure
Major Infrastructure Projects
Track the work changing roads, waterways and public spaces across Gosford, Wyong and the wider Central Coast.
Construction
Mann Street road renewal
Drainage and pavement repairs are scheduled between the hospital junction and the northern roundabout.
Budget$6.2 million
Target completionNovember 2025
62% complete
Design stage
Tuggerah Lakes foreshore works
The next package covers bank stabilisation, accessible paths and new stormwater controls near Chittaway Bay.
Budget$11.8 million
Target completionMarch 2027
28% complete
Tender awarded
Wyong civic precinct upgrades
The project adds shaded seating, safer pedestrian links and a flexible community event space beside the town centre.
Budget$4.7 million
Target completionAugust 2026
14% complete
Planning
Woy Woy public space connection
Council is assessing a safer walking link between the station, the library and the waterfront reserve.
Budget estimate$3.1 million
Target startEarly 2026
9% complete
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Know what is planned before it reaches your street.
Read the latest council decision or find out how to have your say on a planning application, budget item or local project.