Pop-up community engagement sessions set for Operational Plan Published on 03 June 2026 Drop past one of Cessnock City Council’s pop-up engagements this week to learn more about Council’s draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP), which are on public exhibition. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Media statement - Special Variation determination Published on 02 June 2026 Statement from Cessnock City Mayor Dan Watton following IPART's determination of Cessnock City Council's special variation application. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Soils, Pests, and Predators workshop - helpful tips for the garden Published on 29 May 2026 Fancy yourself a potential green thumb? Don’t miss Cessnock City Council’s Soils, Pests and Predators workshop at Kurri Kurri Men's Shed and Community Garden from 9am-12pm on Saturday 13 June! Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayoral Column - 27 May 2026 Published on 27 May 2026 Unlike most years, Council has put two draft versions of the next Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) on public exhibition – the first relevant if our application for a 39.9% Special Variation (SV) of rates is not approved, and the second if it is. Tagged as: , Mayoral Column
Local author Paula J Beavan to discuss new novel at Cessnock Library Published on 26 May 2026 The Cessnock Library team is thrilled to announce an upcoming author talk featuring local historical fiction writer Paula J Beavan, who will discuss her latest release Rebel Spirits at the Vincent Street library from 11am-12pm on Saturday 30 May. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Latest stage of Branxton’s revitalised town centre unveiled Published on 25 May 2026 Another stage of the Branxton Town Centre Upgrade is complete, with Cessnock City Council unveiling the significant improvements for the community and visitors to enjoy. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Jack Franklin elected as new councillor following countback Published on 22 May 2026 Jack Franklin has been sworn-in as Cessnock City Council’s newest councillor, after a recent NSW Electoral Commission countback of votes from the 2024 local government election. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Investing in Our Future: 21 students receive Mayoral Scholarships Published on 14 May 2026 Cessnock City Council has proudly announced the 21 deserving recipients of its 2026 Mayoral Scholarships during an official presentation held yesterday at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC). Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Mayoral Column - 13 May 2026 Published on 13 May 2026 There has been some exciting news in Cessnock LGA lately, with the appointment of Natalia Cowley as Cessnock City Council’s new General Manager. Tagged as: , Mayoral Column
Work Commences on Doyle Street Bridge Replacement Published on 12 May 2026 Cessnock City Council has commenced construction on the Doyle Street Bridge replacement, a significant infrastructure project that will improve safety, reliability and connectivity for the local community. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases