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About Council

Our organisation

Information on our organisation, the services we deliver and our core values.

How does Council work?

Find out more about Council including the role of the Mayor, Councillors, General Manager and Council staff.

Our region

Access current demographic data and find out more about our region.

Local history

Discover our rich local history, including our coal mining heritage and the rise of our wine region.

Customer Service Charter

Our Customer Service Charter is our commitment to provide you with quality service that is professional, efficient and effective.

Complaints

We welcome feedback and complaints about our services, systems, practices, procedures and complaint handling.

A history of our Council

An outline of the history of our Council and Mayors.

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Contact us

Cessnock City Council
62-78 Vincent Street 
Cessnock NSW 2325, Australia

PO Box 152, Cessnock NSW 2325

Customer Service
02 4993 4100

After Hours Emergency
02 4993 4100

Enquiries
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Cessnock City Council acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices and operations are located, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of this website and welcome your feedback. If you would like to provide feedback, require assistance or have encountered accessibility barriers, please email us on website@cessnock.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 4993 4100. 

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