Central Coast Council

Central Coast Council is responsible for the sixth largest urban area in Australia. Our Council area is 1681 square kilometres, which makes us far bigger geographically than Canberra. The most recent projected population of the Central Coast by 2036 is 415,050. That’s a 23% increase in population, of approximately 80,000 people. Planning for growth and maintaining the lifestyle that our community enjoys is important for Council. The Central Coast Council is represented by 15 Councillors who were elected for a 4-year term, until September 2028. Our Councillors are elected by residents across five electoral areas known as wards. A Councillor’s role as an elected representative is to provide an essential link between the community and Council. Councillors must work as a team to make decisions and policies that guide the activities of the council. The role of Councillors is defined in the Local Government Act (1993). Councillors also adhere to our Code of Conduct and other relevant policies such as the Code of Meeting Practice, and procedures relating to facilities and expenses. For more information on the role of Councillors, visit [Councillors - Office of Local Government NSW](https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/councils/councillors/).