Smoother road ahead for supervisors of learner drivers Cessnock City Council in partnership with Transport NSW is hosting a free workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers from 6 to 8pm on Thursday 26 March 2020.  This free workshop offers practical advice on how to teach learner drivers to be safer motorists and assists with L platers making the transition to their P plates.  The workshop will cover the current laws for L and P licence holders, supervising learner drivers, completing the log book, low risk driving and the benefits of supervised on-road driving experience.  Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent said it’s worthwhile attending if you’re supervising an L plater.  “We have had great feedback from our attendees over the years who have got a lot of helpful tips and advice during the free workshop.

Draft Climate Change Policy to go on public exhibition In an effort to address the changing climate affecting the Cessnock Local Government Area, Council has developed a draft Climate Change Policy.

Disaster Recovery Funding to be invested back in to the community Cessnock City Council has announced its plan for the distribution of the $1 million Disaster Recovery Funding received from the Federa…

Level 1 water restrictions now apply The NSW Government today announced water restrictions in the Lower Hunter would return to Level 1, after recent rain provided a welcome boost to the region’s dams.

The Cessnock Youth Week Planning Committee is excited to launch their action-packed program of events for Youth Week 2020 which will kick off on Saturday 14 March and run through to Saturday 11 April.

Council unites on the access road to the Cessnock Correctional Centre Cessnock City Council made it clear, they will continue to advocate for residents and the community in relation to the establishme…

Cessnock City Council is calling on local residents who are currently studying at TAFE or University to get their applications in for the 2020 Mayoral Scholarships before they close on Monday 2 March …

Have your say on the draft City Wide Contributions Plan 2020 Local residents now have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft City Wide Infrastructure Contributions Plan which goes on public …

Cessnock City Council is thrilled to welcome the 2020 Newcastle Writers Festival back to Cessnock for the third time as the Festival teams up with Cessnock City Library and Cessnock Performing Arts Ce…