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Media Release – Central Coast Council and National Desexing Network launch subsidised Desexing Program to prevent unwanted cats.

Central Coast Council (supported by a co-funding grant from the Cradle Coast Authority), the National Desexing Network and the Penguin Veterinary Cent...

Media Release – Central Coast Council’s intention to dispose of vacant land to provide better value to the community.

At its meeting on Monday, 18 March 2024, the Council will consider the commencement of the statutory process to dispose of some parcels of vacant land...

Media Release – Hive seeks Expression of Interest from Artists to feature in Art Gallery Exhibition Program.

[Photo: Upcoming Hive Art Gallery exhibiting artist Louise Daniels photographed by Melanie Kate Photography.] There is an exciting opportunity for asp...

2024 State Election Polling Information

Polling day for the 2024 State election has been set for Saturday, 23 March 2024. You can vote in person from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday 23 March 2024, ...

Public Land Disposal

At the meeting on Monday, 18 March 2024, the Council will consider the commencement of the statutory process to dispose of some parcels of vacant land...

16B Commonwealth Court, Penguin, PID 7276966

17 Richardson Street, West Ulverstone PID 1748408

Stage 1 of Council’s vacant land review identified this parcel of land as not required for future local open space requirements. The Richardson Stre...

Ashwater Crescent, Penguin, PID 6765135

Stage 1 of Council’s vacant land review identified this parcel of land as not required for future local open space requirements. It is too large for...

5-7 Travers Place, Ulverstone, PID 6952395

Stage 1 of Council’s vacant land review identified this parcel of land as not required for future local open space requirements. This land has an ar...

2 Fairway Drive Penguin, PID 1660932

  Stage 1 of Council’s vacant land review identified this parcel of land as not required for future local open space requirements. This is a va...

Mission Hill Road, Penguin, PID 7669794

Stage 1 of Council’s vacant land review identified this parcel of land as not required for future local open space requirements. It is zoned General...

COUNCIL MEETING | 18 March 2024 | PUBLIC ATTENDANCE & LIVE-STREAM

The March Council Meeting will be held in Penguin on Monday 18 March. Join Councillors and staff from 6pm, at the Dial Park Function Centre, 1 Dial Pa...

RECREATION FACILITIES OFFICER  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recreation Facilities Officer to join our team. If you have a proactive approach and can work in a fast-paced...

National Desexing Program now available in Tasmania’s Central Coast

Our Council (supported by a co-funding grant from the Cradle Coast Authority), the National Desexing Network and the Penguin Veterinary Centre, have a...

Temporary Closure of Penguin Playground

  The Penguin Playground will be closed during the weekend to allow for concrete to dry following stage one of the shade sail installation commen...

COMMUNITY SMALL GRANTS – NOW OPEN

Small Grants for groups and organisations that contribute to our community.  Applications are now open for our Community Small Grants! These gran...

Reopening of Much-Loved Play Equipment in Anzac Park

You heard it right! The Central Coast Council is thrilled to announce that we will be reopening two much-loved items of play equipment in Ulverstone&#...

Media Release -Central Coast Council Announces Imminent Reopening of Much-Loved Play Equipment in Anzac Park.

Media Release To             All Media From       Mayor, Cr ...

COUNCIL MEETING | 19 February 2024 | PUBLIC ATTENDANCE & LIVE-STREAM

The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Administration Centre, 19 King Edward Street, Ulverstone on Monday 19 F...

Our Place – Our Future: Strategic Plan Survey

Central Coast Council is developing the Our Place – Our Future: Strategic Plan for the next 10 years.  This follows the Council’s three-y...

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – DESIGN FOR ULVERSTONE PLANETARIUM IMPROVEMENTS

Central Coast Council are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualified consultants to prepare draft designs and costings for the cons...

Temporary Road Closure | Penguin Running Festival | 11 February

The Buttons Brewing Penguin Running Festival will be held on Sunday 11 February 2024. Over 500 runners from across Tasmania and interstate will partic...

CHANGES TO TRAFFIC CONDITIONS – BATTEN PARK – SATURDAY, 3 FEBRUARY 2024

Council would like to inform the public that there will be changes to normal traffic conditions and likely queued traffic for the Ulverstone Twilight ...

Planning Sub-Committee Meeting | 5 February 2024

The next Central Coast Council Planning Sub-Committee (PSC) meeting will be held at 6.00pm, Monday 5 February 2024 in the Council Chamber’s Admi...

Roadworks – Queen Street, Ulverstone

From 30th of January to 2nd of February 2024, Hardings Group have been contracted by the Central Coast Council to undertake a series of roadworks alon...

CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL PARTICIPATING IN ROTARY CLUB OF ULVERSTONE WEST’S INAUGURAL LIFT THE LID WALK

Joint Media Release To           All Media From       Cr Cheryl Fuller, May...

Recipients of Central Coast’s Australia Day 2024 Awards Announced

Media Release To           All Media From       Mayor, Cr Cheryl Fulle...

Ulverstone Waterslide temporarily closed to allow water quality to return to appropriate levels

Media Release To           All Media From      Mayor, Cr Cheryl Fuller Date &nbs...

Slow Down and Save Our Native Wildlife

  Summer is time for adventures and travel, but it’s also when native animals are at their most active and travelling around our wonderful muni...

Central Coast Council Invites ‘Mr. Triathlon’ Craig Redman to Deliver the Australia Day Address This Year.

Central Coast Council is thrilled to announce that local sporting legend and ex triathlete Craig Redman will deliver the Australia Day Address at its ...

COUNCIL MEETING | 22 JANUARY 2024 | PUBLIC ATTENDANCE & LIVE-STREAM

The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Administration Centre, 19 King Edward Street, Ulverstone on Monday 22nd...

Battery safety awareness campaign

  Central Coast Council wants to help spread awareness about the importance of disposing of batteries safely and correctly.  Why binning bat...

Media Release – Forth Camping Rules Return to Normal

Central Coast Council has announced the resumption of normal camping rules at its Forth Recreation Ground campsite. As of this week, only self-contain...

Council’s 2023-2024 Reseal Program

Council’s 2023 – 2024 Reseal Program is currently being rolled out across the municipality. These works started in early November 2023 and will co...

The Breadtag Project at Hive Tasmania

The Breadtag Project “More than Little Nothings” by Shani Nottingham is currently on display at Hive Tasmanian in the Science Centre. Foun...

Council’s new Organisational Values

Council has recently adopted a new Culture Development Plan (CDP) focused on improving its performance. Recognising the strategic importance of a heal...

Heatwave Management this Summer

El Niño conditions were declared for Australia, which means that we were anticipating the warmer and drier weather conditions around Tasmania this ...

Stay informed with Council’s Service App – Antenno

The Central Coast Council is now using a digital tool to better engage with the community. Antenno is a free mobile app that sends you notifications a...

Media Release – Unsafe Water Levels at Picnic Point Beach and Surrounds

Recreational use of water at Picnic Point Beach and Surrounds not advised due to poor water quality. Central Coast Council advises the community that ...

Message from Council’s NRM Officer on bandicoots in Tasmania’s Central Coast

Have you seen a Bandicoot in your backyard? They’re in our backyard, too! While you might spot a bandicoot digging tiny holes in your backyard, they...

Central Coast Council’s new Culture Development Plan

Central Coast Council is committed to building and sustaining an effective workplace culture and at the recent December Council Meeting, adopted a new...

Media Release – Thousands in vandalism damage to Launch Pad Slide at Anzac Park, Ulverstone.

Central Coast Council is disappointed to reveal another incidence of vandalism in Anzac Park – Ulverstone. There was significant damage to the new r...

Celebrate Penguin Foreshore Playground Opening Monday 11 December 2023

Central Coast Council is excited to share the news that the long-awaited completion of Penguin Foreshore Playground has arrived. To celebrate, Council...

COUNCIL MEETING & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | 11 DECEMBER 2023

Tasmania’s Central Coast Council invites the community and stakeholders to attend its upcoming December Council Meeting, followed by Annual Gene...

Tasmania’s Central Coast revealed as a hotspot for future development at Property Industry Roundtable

MEDIA RELEASE Tasmania’s Central Coast revealed as a hotspot for future development at Property Industry Roundtable On Tuesday 28th November, Tasman...

Penguin Playground is nearing completion

Council has come a long way since breaking ground on the Penguin Playground site. However, we aren’t quite done yet. Before we can open this lovely ...

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 11 DECEMBER 2023

  The date of Central Coast Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been set, and we are looking forward to sharing the information set out ...

Central Coast Community Events Calendar

Below is a list of community events and gatherings happening around our region that Central Coast Council has been informed of.  CONNECT CAFE | O...

Ulverstone Memorial Clock Turns 70 Event

The Ulverstone Memorial Clock (Shrine of Remembrance) is turning 70. Join Council, and an extra special guest of honour, to celebrate 70 years since i...

MEDIA RELEASE: Council Adopts Revised Budget to Better Inform Financial Decision-Making

Central Coast Council adopted a revised budget for the 2023-2024 financial year, following a comprehensive review of its budget estimates. The need fo...

New basketball rings at Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre

Council recently had some new basketball rings installed at the Ulverstone Sports & Leisure Centre in Stadium 2 – home court of the Red Hopp...

COUNCIL MEETING | 20 NOVEMBER 2023 | PUBLIC ATTENDANCE & LIVE-STREAM

The Council meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Administration Centre, 19 King Edward Street, Ulverstone commencing at 6pm.  Pub...

CHANGES TO DEVELOPMENT ENQUIRIES AT CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL

Starting from Tuesday 7 November 2023, we will be making some important changes to how we manage development enquiries.  Meetings with our profes...

UPDATED – HIGHWAY PREPARATION WORKS | 1-22 NOVEMBER

The Department of State Growth advised Council that it will be continuing its Preparation Works on the Bass Highway at the following locations: Ulvers...

Council meeting | 16 October 2023 | Public attendance & Live-stream

The Council meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Administration Centre, 19 King Edward Street, Ulverstone commencing at 6pm.  Pub...

INVITATION | “OUR PLACE. OUR FUTURE. FIRST STEPS”

The Central Coast Council and the Central Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry invite business and community leaders to the launch of the Council...

NEW BENCH SEAT | KING EDWARD STREET, ULVERSTONE

The Council recently had the greatest pleasure in working with Ulverstone Red Cross and the Ulverstone Men’s Shed to provide a new seat outside the ...

WAR MEMORIAL TIME STANDS STILL…FOR NOW

The Central Coast Council wish to advise that the War Memorial clock will be stopped at 6pm on Saturday evening, 30 September for future repairs....

MIDWAY POINT UPDATE

The Midway Point area was recently closed for day users and freedom camping to enable improvements to be made prior to reopening. The works will inclu...

FREE ACCESS TO HOT SHOWERS

The Council is proud to support The Salvation Army in providing free access to hot showers for those who need them. The showers, located on the corner...

CENTRAL COAST CULTURAL HERITAGE STUDY

Background In 2021, the Council decided to undertake a Cultural Heritage Study aimed at identifying significant heritage places and considering option...

ROAD SAFETY STARTS WITH ME

Carer Gateway

In October 2022, National Carers Week aimed to reframe how we think about care by helping Australians identify as unpaid carers, n...

WHEELCHAIR SPORTS | ULVERSTONE – FRIDAY EVENINGS

Physical disABILITY Sports Tasmania (PDST) is a state-wide sport and recreation program facilitated by ParaQuad Tasmania. The program is specifically ...

HELP YOUR CHILDREN LEARN | TOAST FOR KIDS

There’s a simple, easy way to help your children learn – read aloud to them every day.  Studies have shown that reading aloud can help your c...

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 2023

The footage of today’s Australia Day celebrations can now be viewed via the Council’s YouTube channel, available by clicking on the green button. ...

HIVE | PENGUIN PALACE UPDATE – NOV 2022

The Council’s Natural Resource Management team dodged the rain during the last week of October 2022 to place 30 new Little Penguin breeding boxes on...

BIRDWATCHING – IT’S IN OUR NATURE

Why not enjoy birdwatching and connect with nature at the Leven Canyon? To help with your birdwatching experience, the Council partnered with eBirds ...

SHARED PATHWAY – SULPHUR CREEK TO PENGUIN

The area between Penguin and the Penguin Surf Life Saving Club has seen road widening completed for a distance 1.2km of the road.  This is to ena...

COASTAL PATHWAY | SULPHUR CREEK TO PENGUIN

Hardings Hotmix have been awarded the Sulphur Creek to Penguin section of the Coastal Pathway and work started in November 2021 on this long-awaited s...

REVIEW OF THE REVELL LANE SPECIFIC AREA PLAN

The Council’s planning staff are to undertake a review of the Revell Lane Specific Area Plan (Revell Lane SAP).   The SAP applies to that ...

VACANCIES | GANESWAY AGED PERSONS UNITS

We have multiple vacancies at Ganesway, our aged person units located at 51-55 Queen Street, West Ulverstone.  Ganesway offers independent, share...

LOAD LIMIT | LAUREL CREEK BRIDGE, LOYETEA ROAD, LOYETEA

Notice is given to all motorists that a 5-tonne load limit has been applied to the Laurel Creek bridge, Loyetea Road, Loyetea due to defects identifie...

COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE MESSAGE

Make your tip count when you contact Crime Stoppers. Give as much detail as you can!

LOAD LIMIT –PRESTON CREEK BRIDGE, McPHERSONS ROAD, GUNNS PLAINS

Notice is given to all motorists that a 5-tonne load limit has been applied to the Preston Creek bridge, McPhersons Road, Gunns Plains due to defects ...

THE COST OF A RETROSPECTIVE APPROVAL WILL BE DOUBLE THE STANDARD FEE

The Council will now charge a fee (that is double the standard fee) for retrospective approvals when illegal works have been completed by the current ...

Visitor information Centres | Expressions of Interests – Volunteers

LENDING A HAND… IT’S IN OUR NATURE – VOLUNTEERING IN CENTRAL COAST The Ulverstone and Penguin Visitor Information Centres are always looking for...

COUNCIL MEETING – 16 NOVEMBER 2020 | LIVE-STREAM

The Central Coast Council will live-stream the 16 November 2020 Council meeting via YouTube at 6pm. To access the live-stream, please click on the gre...

PENGUIN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

The Penguin Visitor Information Centre is open from 9.30am to 3.30pm daily. (Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and Anzac Day). WHERE: 78 Main Road, Pe...

HOW MUCH WASTE IS YOUR HOUSEHOLD PRODUCING?

Across Central Coast, families are embracing the Council’s new kerbside collection service and are dramatically reducing the amount of waste goi...

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