Tourists and local businesses to benefit from new wayfinding signage!
Visitors exploring the beautiful Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) can do so with ease! Cessnock City Council celebrated the roll out of signage across the LGA to make a trip to the area even more enjoyable. The project included the installation of suburb entry signs, city gateway signage, information bays, tourist wayfinding signage (these are…
New COVID Support Package for small businesses
The NSW Government has announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help small businesses and people across NSW impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions. The package includes grants of between $5000 and $10,000 for small businesses, payroll tax deferrals for all employers, and an extension of the…
Mayoral Scholarship Recipients Announced
Succesful receipeints of the Mayoral Scholarship were announced earlier in the month following a quaint presentation ceremony. Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent, stated that the scholarship program has been running since 2002 and aims to help young people develop job-ready skills for industries that offer gainful employment in the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA)….
$10,000 grants available for community led disaster recovery
Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce grants of up to $10,000 are now up for grabs to assist with disaster recovery and building resilience. The Cessnock Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Grant will be open until 14 May 2021. Council’s Community Recovery Officer, Melissa Boucher said the grants are aimed at supporting communities overcome…
Bushfire Recovery stimulus continues to back business
Around a thousand local businesses are to be connected and workshops planned to help local businesses prepare for natural disasters following Cessnock City Council securing more funding under the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund. 10 business networking events and 15 Business Disaster Recovery and Disaster Preparedness Workshops will be held in various locations across…
Strong draft budget with over $12 million for roads
Cessnock City Council wants your feedback on the draft 2021-22 Operational Plan and draft Budget for the next year. Despite the economic impact of COVID-19 Council has managed an impressive $35 million Capital Works Program and remains in surplus. Cessnock City Mayor Councillor Bob Pynsent said continued sound financial management over the last few years…
Funding now available to reboot the Business events sector
$5.5 million is now available to business event organisers to host conferences, conventions, training courses, trade shows and exhibitions in regional NSW to give the state’s visitor economy a significant boost. The NSW Government’s Business Events Industry Support package – part of the $51.5 million Tourism Support Package – will turbocharge the state’s business events…
New Community Building Partnership Program
The NSW Community Building Partnership program awards grants for community infrastructure projects are now opened. The NSW Government is investing in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes while promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion. Since 2009, the Community Building Partnership (CBP) program has awarded more than $362 million to over 16,600…
Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate
If you’re the owner of a small business, a sole trader or a not-for-profit organisation, you may be eligible for a rebate of $1500. The NSW Government is providing a new rebate to help small businesses, sole traders and not-for-profit organisations with the cost of government fees and charges. The aim of the Small Business…
Export assistance grants of up to $10,000 now available
Would you like financial assistance with export costs? Are you currently exporting or were you exporting prior to the impacts of COVID-19, bushfires or drought? Do you have a minimum of three full time equivalent employees? Applications for the NSW Government Export Assistance Grants are open. The $10 million NSW Government Export Assistance Grants scheme…
Applications now open for the 2021 Mayoral Scholarship Program
Cessnock City Council are thrilled to announce applications are now open for the 2021 Mayoral Scholarship Program. Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) residents who are pursuing further study or training in 2021 are being encouraged to apply for the Program. The objective of the Scholarship Program is to become a catalyst for developing the skills…
$111,600 in grants and sponsorships awarded supporting local business
Cessnock City Council is supporting local business through the annual Economic Development Grants and Sponsorships Program awarding $111,600 to support local business and stimulate economic growth. The program offers funding to Advance Cessnock City Partners, this includes business chambers, tourism bodies, training providers and community organisations. Council has approved funding for seven applications. Cessnock…
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