Flood impact on businesses survey
Flood impact on businesses survey The NSW Government would like to know the financial impacts of the storms and floods on businesses in flood-affected areas in 2022. If your business has been impacted, please complete this short 5-minute survey. Your input will support ongoing disaster response and help get assistance to those who need it….
Low Waste Dinner – Expression of Interest
Low Waste Dinner – Expression of Interest Cessnock Council has partnered with OZHarvest Newcastle and are seeking to partner with a local restaurant/café in the Cessnock Local government area to host a low waste dinner and a lunch in the first half of 2023. The objectives of the low waste dining events are: Allow local…
October is National Safe Work Month
National Safe Work Month Safe Work Australia is the national policy agency responsible for WHS and workers’ compensation arrangements in Australia. Since 2009, there has been a national campaign each October to raise awareness of WHS and provide resources for Australian workplaces to run their own events. Individuals, their families and the broader community are…
Wheelchair accessibility to reach new heights in the Hunter
Wheelchair accessibility to reach new heights in the Hunter Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce a wheelchair accessible hot air balloon will soon grace the skies above Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). The first of its kind in NSW, the hot air balloon will provide wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility the opportunity…
Supporting tourism and accommodation providers to set their own prices
Supporting tourism and accommodation providers to set their own prices The Government will commence consultation to understand if online booking platforms are restricting the ability of tourism and accommodation providers to set their own prices, and to identify if any action is required to address this. Online booking platforms have become important sources of bookings…
Cessnock Jobs Forum focuses on future success
On Tuesday 12th October, the Economic Development Team hosted their latest Cessnock City Jobs Forum online bringing together key players in employment, education, skills and training, and job active providers. Job Active Survey data was shared by Cessnock City Council’s Economic Development Officer, Alena Pople, highlighting the issues the industry is facing in filling available…
EOFY – Keeping it together!
The end of financial year is fast approaching. End of financial year doesn’t just mean ensuring the books are in order, tax returns and planning for the new financial year ahead. Here is our small business checklist to get you through end of financial year. Keep it Together! Make sure your documents are organised, and…
Yes Chef Program
Yes Chef Program Meet the next generation of chefs in the Hunter. Yes Chef’ is an immersion program whereby 17 secondary school students from 8 different secondary schools from around the Hunter region will experience the skills and expertise involved in planning, cooking and plating a 3-course meal to paying guests at Crowne Plaza Hunter…
Kurri Kurri Live Music in the Park
Kurri Kurri Live Music in the Park The community is being invited to reconnect with the Kurri Kurri CBD with live performances in the newly upgraded Col Brown Rotary Park. Over four big afternoons the park will come alive with live performances from home grown talents. Bring a picnic blanket and help support Kurri Kurri…
Consumer Sentiment Report
Consumer Sentiment Report The National Retail Association, working in partnership with Retail Doctor Group’s Insights Division, conducted research to indicate what retailers can expect from consumers over the next 12 months. The report is full of valuable information regarding consumer feelings toward inflation and toward planned spending over holiday periods. The emerging trend of Black…
Carols in the Park
Carols in the Park Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? After a three-year hiatus the much-loved Cessnock City Council’s CAROLS IN THE PARK is set to go off with a bang on Friday 2 December at Cessnock Sportsground from 5pm. Country music star and local resident Tara Naysmith returns to the Carols stage in 2022 as our host. Santa’s…
Joint plan to grow the visitor economy goes on public exhibition
Joint plan to grow the visitor economy goes on public exhibition A joint destination management plan, between Cessnock City Council and Singleton Council, will go on public exhibition on 26 October for the community’s input. The plan focuses on guiding the growth and prosperity of the visitor economies of Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) and…