Cessnock City Council

We’re a proud member of the Hunter Valley Wine Country Alliance working group that played a key role in securing this major destination marketing campaign. Local businesses who pledged funding to make this campaign a reality should be proud of their contribution! This collaborative effort has put the Hunter Valley in the spotlight and we look forward to an increase in visitations to our region. How amazing is this place we call home? Here’s to the good life. http://ow.ly/7QZP30lFzXP

Spring Awakening is nearly here and if you're yet to get creative don't worry. Our libraries still have two more workshops before the big parade!

We recently launched two videos about our local bushland featuring wildlife legend Tim Faulkner! You can experience our local bushland for yourself by booking a guided walk at our FREE BioBlitz event at Poppet Head Park on Sunday 9 September. Find out more http://ow.ly/oL1X30lEPc8

We're currently on the lookout for a Records Management Coordinator! If this sounds like you, follow this link to find out more and get your application in by Thursday 13 September http://ow.ly/gMAe30lEP0Z

Cessnock Library is offering residents a unique insight into their local history collection by offering three free basement tours on Tuesday 11 September 2018. Find out more and book your spot today http://ow.ly/37qe30lCYVH

The Local Heritage Fund is now open and eligible owners and managers of heritage properties are encouraged to apply for a dollar for dollar grant. Last year it funded some great projects including works to the Wollombi Post Office. Find out more here http://ow.ly/9FZy30lCXx3

Only one week to go until Spring Awakening!!

It's never too late to learn something new! Next week is Adult Learners’ Week and to celebrate, Kurri Kurri Library will host a free talk with Gavin Morris from 10am on Thursday 6 September. Find out more and book your spot today http://ow.ly/ZQZU30lC13G

Cessnock Library will host a free talk with Glynn Jacobs on The Great North Road Convict Trail from 10.30 to 11.30am on Thursday 6 September 2018. Find out more and book today! http://ow.ly/qzOg30lC1KE

A huge congratulations to the Commercial Hotel in Branxton who were successful in receiving a $97,740 Heritage Near Me Activation Grant from the NSW Government! We are proud to have supported their grant application and look forward to seeing the results.

The Cessnock Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) has been named a finalist in the 2018 Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards, highlighting its important role in our local community. Well done to the CPAC team!

The children's swing at Maybury Peace Park in Weston has been removed for repairs. We've ordered the parts and it will be back in the swing of things shortly.

If you're teaching a learner driver, we've got a free workshop coming up to help make the road a little smoother! The workshop is from 6-8pm on Thursday 6 September at the Council Admin Building in Cessnock. Book your spot today by calling 4993 4244 http://ow.ly/MgHZ30lB0mm

Today we presented the Seniors Week Advisory Committee with the RH Dougherty award we took out for the 2017 event. Our Seniors Festival won the Innovation in Special Events category. Thanks for your hard work team! They're already hard at work planning for next year's event.

Last night the amenity block located on Howe Park at Abermain was very badly damaged in a fire. Thank you to the emergency personnel who attended the scene. Very sad news for the local clubs and the broader community. Council will keep you in the loop when more information is available.

SAVE THE DATE! The FREE BioBlitz event is on from 9am to 2pm on Sunday 9 September at Poppet Head Park, Kitchener and everyone is welcome to join the fun! There will be guided walks, fun activities for the kids, displays and food stalls. Places are booking out for the guided walks so book your spot today to avoid disappointment. Find out more http://ow.ly/EVix30lkzMr

A very special morning at Kurri Kurri Public School. The medals of Pte William Kelly have now been returned to the community. William, a coal miner who lived in Kurri Kurri lost his life fighting for Australia in 1917. For 100 years William has had no known grave or family. The students of Kurri Kurri will keep these medal for safekeeping. Welcome home William.