Sponsorship program awards $126,100 to support local business
Cessnock City Council is supporting local business through the annual Economic Development Grants and Sponsorships Program awarding $126,100 to support local business and stimulate economic growth. The program offers funding to Advance Greater Cessnock Partners, this includes business chambers, tourism bodies, training providers and community organisations. Council has approved funding for twelve applications. Cessnock Chamber…
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…
A Bonanza of Prizes on Offer for Supporting Local Businesses
Times have been tough over the past couple of years for businesses and our community has been through it all with the fires, floods and COVID-19. However, one hugely positive outcome from all this is our unrelenting community spirit. We can do anything when we work together. In our efforts to stimulate the economy, Cessnock…
More time to dine and discover the Hunter Valley
NSW residents have been given more time to take advantage of the Dine and Discover vouchers. The Dine & Discover initiative has been extended until 31 July 2021 to allow people more time to use all of their vouchers, which is perfect for the upcoming school holidays. Latest data shows more than 4.23 million people…
$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…
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…
Hold your horses for the return of local endurance ride
The Watagan Mountains Endurance Ride Committee are excited to welcome back the Watagan Mountains Endurance Ride to the Hunter Valley Region. 150 plus endurance enthusiast are expected to return with their noble steads to descend on Quorrobolong on the weekend of 17 and 18 April 2021. The endurance ride has a long history within the…
Pokolbin named top NSW destination and 2nd in Australia by Wotif
Pokolbin has been announced by Wotif.com as the top NSW destination, and second place nationally, in the Wotif 2021 Aussie Town of the Year Awards. Now in its fourth year, Wotif’s Aussie Town of the Year awards recognise ten locations across the country for their contribution to Australian tourism. Designed to celebrate the many Australian…
Fourth generation wine maker focuses on sustainability
Avoiding waste is not easy, in fact, it takes thought and effort and that’s where the Waste Avengers Blog come into play. Created for all to read and join in the discussion to avoid waste and save the planet, The Waste Avengers Blog is about making waste prevention easier through the sharing of local personal…
Map launched for cyclists hitting the Hunter!
Cessnock City Council’s Economic Development in partnership with the local cycling community have launched ‘Cycle Hunter Valley’. The new brochure has everything a cyclist visiting the Cessnock Local Government Area needs! Cycle Hunter Valley shows suggested routes with information on starting points, length of ride, grading and surface type. Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent…
Council and HVWTA united in collaborative approach
In a monumental move that will see enormous potential unlocked for local tourism operators in Australia’s most visited wine region, last Wednesday evening Cessnock City Council (CCC) approved the formation of a Joint Tourism Services Agreement between the Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association (HVWTA). It is anticipated…
Opportunities soar for Cessnock Airport with Council securing a $6.6 million grant
Cessnock City Council welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Government that will see $6.6 million invested into the Cessnock Airport. Council secured the funding by lodging a grant application under the NSW Government’s Growing Local Economies Fund. Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent said this is excellent news and called the project critical for local…
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