The Coast has the second-highest rate of dog attacks in the State, many of them children, with more than one major reported attack every week.
And most attacks are caused by unleashed dogs in public spaces and dogs that are known to be aggressive.
Central Coast Council has been putting strong measures in place to prevent attacks.
Those measures include education for dog owners, free microchipping events and responding to complaints about aggressive dogs.
"While all dog attacks are distressing, council is pleased that the number of dog attacks council is aware of in the local government area has reduced," a spokesperson said.
Now Council is cracking down further with its revised Draft Dogs in Open Spaces Action Plan soon to be released for further community review.
The new simplified draft Plan will respond to the extensive community feedback received during the first round of consultation as well as further detailed studies on the key issues of concern.
These issues include time restricted beach access for dogs and the suitability of off leash areas at Davistown, Terrigal and Hamlyn Terrace.
Council staff will now be holding workshops with key local stakeholders who contributed during the consultation period to review the options which would aim to address the key issues.
