Central Coast Council has announced the appointment of Dr Danielle Toase as its new Director Environment and Planning, following an extensive recruitment process.

Dr Toase will oversee the Environment and Planning directorate within Council, leading functions such as Development Assessment, Environmental Management and Environmental Compliance.

Dr Toase is an Environment and Planning Executive with a wealth of experience across the corporate, consulting, regulatory, research and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sectors.

Widely recognised as a leader in her field, Dr Toase's expertise has led her to publish over 10 academic papers and share her insights as an expert panellist and presenter at conferences across Australia, Europe and the USA. Danielle is motivated by the opportunity to apply her multi-disciplinary skills and experience to drive positive environmental and developmental outcomes in the community that she calls home.

Council’s CEO David Farmer, announced the appointment this week saying Council is very fortunate to have Dr Toase join the executive team.

Central Coast Council is the third largest Council in NSW and it has one of the most diverse environmental and built communities. With a growing population, the Environment and Planning directorate are planning for continued growth and maintaining the lifestyle that is enjoyed by our community.