Nominate a Local Hero for the City of Cessnock Hall of Fame Published on 03 July 2024 Cessnock City Council is calling on residents to nominate a deserving local for the City of Cessnock Hall of Fame. Nominations are open now, from July through to 9 September 2024. The City of Cessnock Hall of Fame celebrates individuals and families who have attained significant achievements and prominence in their chosen field, and have a strong association with the Cessnock LGA. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Winter Wonderland: Council Unveils July School Holiday Program Published on 01 July 2024 School holidays are just around the corner and Cessnock City Council has put together an action-packed program of events to keep local kids entertained. The teams at Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Libraries, Cessnock Youth Centre and Outreach Service (CYCOS), and Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) have some amazing offerings these July holidays. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Win a Balloon Flight for Two by Supporting Local this July Published on 28 June 2024 Cessnock City Council has a Balloon flight and champagne breakfast for two to giveaway as part of this month’s Support Local campaign. For the month of July, the campaign will be focussing on the amazing cafes across the Greater Cessnock area, that provide our community their much-needed fuel to start their days. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Applications for Local Heritage Grant Now Open Published on 27 June 2024 Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce it will shortly open its Local Heritage Fund grants for the 2023/2024 period. The grant aims to provide financial assistance to owners of heritage listed properties or residences in Heritage Conservation Areas for conservations projects, maintenance works or building code upgrades. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases
Gear up for your school formal at clothes swap event Published on 21 June 2024 Cessnock and Maitland City Councils are teaming up to host a free formal clothes swap event from 1 to 2.30pm on Saturday 27 July at Gillieston Heights Community Hub. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
NAIDOC Week 2024 Shines Spotlight on Indigenous Culture in Cessnock Published on 14 June 2024 A fantastic program, for everyone to enjoy, has been planned to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 in the Cessnock Local Government Area. The annual event, this year running from 7-14 July, is a great opportunity to recognise, enjoy and learn about Indigenous culture within the community. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, 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
Memorial Garden Open to Public Published on 07 June 2024 Cessnock City Council is preparing a memorial garden dedicated to honouring the victims of the Hunter Valley bus crash. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Got an item that needs to be fixed? Bring it along to the Repair Cafe Published on 04 June 2024 Cessnock City Council is hosting a Repair Café event, where local residents can bring treasured personal items to be fixed by a team of dedicated volunteers, from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday 15 June 2024 at Kearsley Community Hall. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Celebrating Cessnock’s Vibrant Event Scene Published on 31 May 2024 Cessnock City Council has seven Hunter Valley Gardens passes to give away as part of its ongoing ‘Support Local’ campaign. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases