Community information

The Accessible and Inclusive Event Practice Guide provides an overview of some of the access measures and considerations that can be implemented to ensure people with disability can participate in community events.

The guide shows how to actively involve and consider people with disability in the development, promotion and set up of events and the useful checklist assists organisers in their planning.

The guidelines stipulate all procedures for hiring Council's banner poles.

The register provides a list of all burials in Cessnock Cemeteries. It is updated monthly. 

This strategy focusses Council to consider the implications of its carbon emissions and energy use and actively manage them to mitigate the costs of these emissions and illustrate its environmental leadership.

The plan applies to all buildings utilising water cooling systems and hospitals and nursing homes utilising warm water systems. It aims to minimise the risk of exposure to Legionnaires' disease from these systems through enforcement and education.

This document sets out the terms and conditions for the use of Council's sporting facilities and recreation areas.

Council's current contracts are listed in the below register.

This document forms a record of information provided to members of the public following a formal Government Information (Public Access) (GIPA) request. 

The guide provides a better understanding of how to do business with Council. It covers everything from tenders, quotations, safety, risk and environmental management.

The Engineering Guidelines for Design and Construction sets out the minimum standards and guidelines for the engineering works, required for developments within the Cessnock Local Government Area. The guide is useful for contractors and consultants.