FROM major sporting to community events and cultural experiences, the calendar has been packed and it’s fantastic to see locals and visitors alike getting out and enjoying what’s on offer.
These events create great experiences and play an important role in supporting local businesses right across the coast.
It’s no secret that many small businesses are doing it tough at the moment.
What continues to impress me, however, is the resilience of our small business community. Across the Coffs Coast there are people working incredibly hard every day, opening new shops, adapting, investing and continuing to bring life and energy into our town centres.
One of the best ways we can help is simple – shop local, eat local and support local wherever we can.
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with the CEO and team from Reflections Holidays to discuss Boambee Bay Reserve.
I appreciate the commitment shown by the Reflections team, everyone is happy to see the maintenance well and truly underway and of course the kiosk back open to serve the community.
At our February Council meeting, the contract was awarded to begin work on the new destination playground at Park Beach Reserve.
This project has been strongly supported by the community and will create a fantastic new space for families and visitors to enjoy.
Speaking of things to look forward to, I’d love to see plenty of locals down at the Coffs Harbour Jetty from 8am on Saturday 11 April as we attempt to create a world record for the number of people forming the shape of a banana.
Our arts and culture scene is also about to deliver something pretty special, with RELICS: A New World Rises opening at Yarrila Arts and Museum on 28 March.
We’ve also had some fantastic local sporting achievements recently.
A huge congratulations to local legend Daniel Williams for his win at the Adelaide Invitational and to Hayley Kitching, who recently broke the Australian women’s short track 1000 metre record.
By Nikki WILLIAMS, Mayor, City of Coffs Harbour
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