The Latest Breaking News from Lake Macquarie City Council

Rule changes for food trucks, street stalls and events designed to take care of business

A raft of changes to Lake Macquarie City Council's policy around food trucks, street stalls and events on council land are designed to make it easier for small businesses to do business.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2022

Major makeover in the works for Morisset's tired old showground

Morisset's tired, old showground is about to get a dramatic makeover as Lake Macquarie City Council invests in its growing western shores.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022

Old school versus new school: should council meetings be face-to-face?

They might Google hangout and be part of Teams in an entirely new sense of the word - but the old guard at Lake Macquarie City Council has put its foot down a trial of GFH [Governing From Home] without a specific reason.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2022

Dogs to renegotiate the terms of their leash as council proposes new plan for pups

Pooches may need to renegotiate the terms of their leash as Lake Macquarie City Council tries to find the pawfect balance between pup owners and the environment.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 2, 2022

Tiny house villages could be the bite-sized solution to city's housing crisis

Tiny house villages could be the bite-sized solution to Lake Macquarie's housing issues.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 29, 2022

Damaged road delaying marine rescue response times

When Marine Rescue volunteers are called to save lives, crucial time is wasted negotiating the often washed out gravel road to their state-of-the-art headquarters at Swansea.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25, 2022

Plans to protect heritage with new rules around development at West Wallsend and Holmesville

Rich history at West Wallsend and Holmesville will be protected as the local council looks to control future development.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 21, 2022

Energy minister to look at council power provider problem

"I have asked my department to meet with Lake Macquarie City Council to discuss this matter."

Newcastle Herald · Jul 16, 2022

Out with the rickety, in with the new as $8.6m Barnsley project bridges the gap

A year after the rickety old single-lane weir crossing at Barnsley closed to traffic, the new $8.6 million Weir Bridge has officially opened.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2022

Council plans ahead as people aged 85 and over expected to almost double

As the city's elderly population continues to age like a fine wine, Lake Macquarie City Council has a plan to future-proof a generation.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2022