Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the greater Newcastle and Hunter Valley areas, NSW Health has issued a stay at home order effective from 5pm Saturday 14 August 2021 until further notice.
In response to the NSW Health stay at home order, Council services, facilities and events have been impacted.
Please visit our Closures page to see current road closures in the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). For more information on works and projects in the area, please visit our current works page.
Report a road issue, find out who is responsible for the maintenance of local, state and regional roads.
Council has implemented load limits on 15 bridges and culverts for the safety of residents and visitors.
You must obtain a permit for any construction works, events, filming, street dining or stock grazing near a road.
Be responsible and safe on the road. Find information on motorcycling, dangerous driving, traffic and parking in school zones and alcohol free zones.
Find out how to pay a fine or request a review of a penalty notice.
Find out more about the various forms of roadside drainage used within the Cessnock Local Government Area.