Future road network laid out in updated Traffic and Transport Strategy Published on 04 December 2023 Cessnock City Council has set out a bold blueprint outlining the requirements for a future transport network that can accommodate the rapid population growth it is experiencing, in its latest Traffic and Transport Strategy. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Winners of Responsible Pet Ownership Sticker Design Competition Published on 01 December 2023 Cessnock City Council has announced the five (5) winners of our Responsible Pet Ownership sticker design competition at Maybury Peace Park Weston. Local students from Kindergarten through to Year 6 in the Cessnock Local Government Area had the opportunity to show off their artistic skills, with the chance to have their artwork featured on Council’s Ranger vehicles. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Cessnock City Council Opens Dialogue on Wine Country 500 Published on 29 November 2023 Cessnock City Council has today written to Supercars to express its interest in commencing discussions to host a Supercar 500 Event in the Cessnock LGA. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Earlier than anticipated: new Kline Street bridge opens Published on 24 November 2023 Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the new $3.75 million Kline Street bridge at Weston, months ahead of schedule. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Unlock the Power of Your Pantry Published on 24 November 2023 Get ready to dive into a mouth-watering workshop with the amazing Kate McHugh from KitchenHand at Cessnock City Library on Thursday 30 November from 10:30am-12:00pm. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
‘Tis the season to give: annual Christmas Gift Appeal Published on 20 November 2023 Cessnock City Council is kicking off our annual Christmas Gift Appeal, and is accepting donations until Wednesday 6 December 2023, for those doing it tough this Christmas season. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
NSW Ombudsman Regional Roadshow Hits Cessnock City Libraries Published on 17 November 2023 Local residents have the opportunity to speak with members of the Office of the NSW Ombudsman on Tuesday 28 November from 9am-12pm at Kurri Kurri Library and from 1pm-4pm at Cessnock Library. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Cessnock City & Newcastle Writers Festival Present Wendy Harmer Published on 17 November 2023 Cessnock City Council, in collaboration with the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival, is thrilled to present an evening with renowned Australian entertainer, author, broadcaster, prolific journalist, and stage performer, Wendy Harmer, to speak about her latest published memoir titled ‘In Lies My Mirror Told Me’. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Movie Screening and Live Music to Open New Park and Outdoor Cinema Published on 16 November 2023 Cessnock City Council is excited to announce the opening of our Visitor Information Centre Park and Outdoor Cinema at a special moonlight cinema event in December. The official opening event commences at 5:00pm on 9 December with musicians Sami Cooke and Madeleine Hunt set to perform ahead of the screening of animated Disney/Pixar movie, ‘Elemental’. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Meet Bestselling Author Tea Cooper at Cessnock Library Event Published on 16 November 2023 Cessnock City Council is inviting members of the community to attend an exciting event with bestselling Australian author Tea Cooper at Cessnock City Library on Saturday 18 November, 11am-12pm. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases