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Notice is given of a change to the previously advertised Ordinary meeting of the Council on 16 September 2024. The meeting will now be held in the Cou...

The next Community Conversation, hosted by Mayor Cheryl Fuller, will be held at the Dial Park Function Centre, 11 Sports Complex Avenue, Penguin on Th...

Tenders are invited for the construction of the Dial Range Public Toilet Facility at Montgomery Road, Penguin. Full details and tender documents are a...

Current road closures Allison Road, North Motton – past Purtons Flats Road Deviation Road, Penguin – between Main Road and Russell Street ...

With the ongoing power outages and advice that some properties may not have power restored until next week, the Council will continue to make the amen...

The Central Coast Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead, inspire, and manage our community-focused services in line with Counci...

Current road closures Allison Road, North Motton – past Purtons Flats Road (as previously advised) Central Castra Road – from Castra Road ...

Additional support is available to residents who have been impacted by recent weather events/power outages. Emergency Food Grants Emergency Food Grant...

The Central Coast Council is seeking to appoint a Housekeeper in the Community Services area.   The Housekeeper is responsible for undertaki...

The Council has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Compliance Officer to join the Development Support team.  This position is responsible for perf...

The Council is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Mayor. This positi...

The next Community Conversation, hosted by Mayor Cheryl Fuller, will be held at the Dial Park Function Centre, 11 Sports Complex Avenue, Penguin on Th...

We are seeking an experienced professional in the fields of engineering, management, or directorship to join the Central Coast Council as an Independe...

Tenders are invited for the delivery of roadside mowing services within the Central Coast Council area. Full details and tender documents are availabl...

[Photo features Jo Weeks – St John Ambulance and Mayor Cheryl Fuller – Central Coast Council] At the recent Central Coast Community S...

Youth from around the Central Coast are invited to take part in the Penguin 150 Art Competition. The Penguin 150 Art Competition is an initiative of t...

  The August Council Meeting will be held on Monday 19 August 2024.  Join Councillors and staff from 6pm, at the Council Administration Cent...

The Tasmanian Landfill Levy (state tax) has increased from $21.36 per tonne to $44.88 per tonne in 2024-25. This cost is set by the Tasmanian Governme...

Central Coast Council is joining North West Resource Recovery & Recycling (NWRRR), alongside Devonport, Kentish, Latrobe and Waratah Wynyard. This...

The Mersey Valley Devonport Cycling Club will hold the 2024 Junior Tour on roads around Gunns Plains and South Riana on Saturday, 17 August 2024, from...

Have you ever noticed something about our parks and open spaces that you’d like to pass on to Council? We want to hear from you.The Central Coas...

The Central Coast Council is excited to announce a special community event aimed at fostering healthier, safer, and happier communities!  Event D...

The July Council Meeting will be held on Monday, 15 July 2024. Join Councillors and staff from 6pm, at the Council Administration Centre at 19 King Ed...

The Council determines the Fees and Charges each year in accordance with the Annual Plan and Budget Estimates.  

 Did you know that from 1 July 2024, from your landfill waste bin now costs our community around $45 per tonne in state tax. This will be close t...

Council has made some important changes to Council Rates & Charges, as well as Payment Terms and Conditions.  This Q and A is designed to ans...

Changes to Due Dates There have been some important changes to the Payment Terms and Conditions for the 2024-25 financial year. Rates are now due in f...

[Featured in photo: L-R Amanda Aitken – MHCT Project Officer, Cr Cheryl Fuller – Mayor Central Coast Council, John McNamara – MHCT P...

The purpose of the Central Coast Mental Health Alliance (the Alliance) is to build mental health resilience in Tasmania’s Central Coast. There are a...

[Photo features Carolyn Harris – Manager Development Support and Kellie Keating – Land Use Planner] At an upcoming Planning Information Se...

From July 2024, the entire municipal area will move to the same fortnightly collection schedule. This will mean that: Food Organics Garden Organics (F...

Distributed 20/06/2024  The Central Coast Council (the Council) would like to inform the community that from July 2024, the entire municipal area...

Distributed 12/06/2024 At the June Council Meeting, the Central Coast Council (the Council) will present its Annual Plan and Budget Estimates for 2024...

A vacancy currently exists on the Central Coast Community Safety Partnership Committee for a Community Representative. ABOUT COMMITTEE The purpose of ...

The Central Coast Council has a vision to increase canopy cover by 30% by 2030. To achieve this, the Greening Central Coast Working Group was formed a...

To help raise awareness surrounding the needs of people living with disability, Central Coast Council’s Access and Inclusion Working group invites t...

Central Coast Council has engaged FMG Engineering to complete the design and documentation of the Road and Drainage Reconstruction Works at Risby Stre...

The May Council Meeting will be held on Monday, 20 May 2024. Join Councillors and staff from 6pm, at the Council Administration Centre at 19 King Edwa...

Ulverstone’s first Limitless Learning project launched in the Circulation Space at Hive on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. This is a collaboration between Hi...

Central Coast Council unveiled Tasmania’s first “Red Bench” to raise awareness of domestic violence. Media were invited to attend a medi...

As part of a municipal area wide project to upgrade bins, Central Coast Council (the Council) are pleased to share some more information on the much-a...

Council would like to inform the community that the following sites and services will be closed for Anzac Day on Thursday 25 April 2024: Administratio...

The Central Coast Council are currently upgrading the car park opposite 80 – 86 Esplanade, Turners Beach (old Le Mar Café site). As Turners Beach i...

Dawn Services  Ulverstone Cenotaph – 6am  Dawn march, led by veterans, ex-service and serving personnel to form up at 5:45am at Victor...

The April Council Meeting will be held on Monday, 15 April 2024. Join Councillors and staff from 6pm, at the Council Administration Centre at 19 King ...

Council is thrilled to share the news that Tasmanian artist Gary Cole, alongside the Urban Discovery Collective, will be developing the Penguin Playgr...

Background:  Once a hazardous pond full of debris and unsustainable habitat, the Council made the decision to turn this space into something spec...

We would like to inform the community that Central Coast Council’s Waste Management Services will be impacted by the 2024 Easter period. Arrange...

We would like to inform the community that Central Coast Council Offices and Services will be impacted by the 2024 Easter period. Arrangements have be...

From Thursday 21 March to Monday March, between 7am – 5:30pm, Council’s contractor Hardings Group will be conducting roadworks on the Quee...

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

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...

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

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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 To             All Media From       Mayor, Cr ...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 is currently being rolled out across the municipality. These works started in early November 2023 and will co...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

  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 ...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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....

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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. ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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