Five-star safety rating for Cessnock, Branxton pools Published on 05 February 2025 Royal Life Saving NSW has recognised Cessnock City Council’s pools at Cessnock and Branxton as being exceptionally safe. The swimming facilities have been designated the well-recognised 5 Star Water Safety Partner Accreditation – each scoring 98 per cent during Royal Life Saving Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments in late 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
Improved flood protection for vulnerable Cessnock neighbourhood Published on 06 December 2024 Multi-million-dollar upgrades to protect homes from inundation in a notoriously flood-prone part of South Cessnock are progressing, as new pictures reveal some of the early improvements. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Join us for an empowering address on Domestic Violence Awareness Published on 22 November 2024 Cessnock City Council invites the community to come together for an essential keynote address by celebrated speaker Jas Rawlinson at the Performing Arts and Cultural Centre (PACC), on Wednesday 27 November, from 10.30am–12pm. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Splash into this pool season early in the Cessnock LGA Published on 19 September 2024 Cessnock City Council will reopen Branxton and Cessnock Pools earlier than anticipated this pool season, providing the community with a refreshing escape as temperatures rise. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Promoting responsible pet ownership with free microchipping session Published on 23 August 2024 Set the date in your calendar; Cessnock City Council is running a free dog, puppy, cat, and kitten microchipping session to help bolster responsible pet ownership within the community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Flood warning and safety infrastructure rolled out across Cessnock LGA Published on 12 July 2024 Cessnock City Council has delivered new permanent flood warning and road closure infrastructure at key areas of flood risk across the Cessnock LGA. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership Published on 13 June 2024 Set the date in your calendar; Cessnock City Council is running two free dog and puppy microchipping sessions to help bolster responsible pet ownership within the community. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Donation fund announced for Kurri-Abermain bushfire victims Published on 16 December 2023 Cessnock City Council has partnered with Rotary Australia and the Rotary Club of Kurri Kurri to establish a fund to provide benevolent relief and support to those directly impacted by the Cessnock Road Fire in the Hunter Valley region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
Council Delivers Upgrades for RFS Stations Ahead of Bushfire Season Published on 13 October 2023 Cessnock City Council has been busy delivering upgrades to 11 Rural Fire Service (RFS) stations across the Cessnock Local Government Area ahead of bushfire season. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Don't be a SMIDSY – spot Joe Rider! Published on 28 September 2023 Cessnock City Council is encouraging motorists across the Hunter to rally behind a road safety campaign to increase awareness of motorcyclists on our local roads. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases