The Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to CCN’s’ Weekly News 5@5, July 1, 2022 produced from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers. Coming up this week: Rail and Education strikes set to continue – Council’s…
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Council adopts Operational Plan and Budget for 2022-23
Central Coast Council has adopted its Delivery Program 2022-2025, including the Operational Plan and Budget, Fees and Charges for 2022/23, with some amendments prompted by a recent determination by the…
Council proceeds with seawall options for Wamberal
Environmental and community groups have slammed a decision by Central Coast Council to forge ahead with seawall options as a solution to ongoing beach erosion at Wamberal. Administrator, Rik Hart,…
Revitalising The Entrance for entertainment
Markets and other recreational events at the Waterfront Plaza and Memorial Park in The Entrance have been given the tick of approval from the Local Planning Panel. Central Coast Council…
Saltmarsh solution to poor water quality at San Remo
The smelly black ooze and poor water quality plaguing San Remo residents near the power station outlet will be treated by establishing a saltmarsh swale. Poor water quality is decreasing…
Chain Valley boat ramp closed for upgrade
The carpark and boat ramp at Mulloway Reserve, Chain Valley Bay, is temporarily closed while the area is being upgraded. Improvements include resealing, formal line marking and signage, turning and…
New planning documents make applications easier
The consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) and Central Coast Development Control Plan (CCDCP) will be implemented and effective from August 1, providing a consistent planning framework for the…
Modifications proposed to development on Creighton’s site
An application for modifications to a two-tower development previously approved for Creighton’s Funeral Parlour site in Gosford is under consideration by Central Coast Council, with submission invited until July 22….
Plans for townhouse projects on exhibition
Three townhouse projects – two at The Entrance and another at Warnervale – are now on public exhibition until July 4. Plans have been submitted to Central Coast Council for…
Democracy lacking in Coast local government
A positive and community acceptable democracy should be one in which the people have the power to participate in decision making. Democracy is the core value of the United Nations…
Sandy beaches restored around Tuggerah Lakes
Tons of sand are being spread over lake beaches at Long Jetty, Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah this week to refresh foreshore areas. This work by Central Coast Council will replace…
Getting rid of those tricky recyclables
The Central Coast is to trial a new program which will see tricky recyclables such as soft plastics, clothes, batteries and smoke alarms collected from residents’ homes for free. Central…
Help make Toukley and The Entrance shine
Central Coast Council is out to make Toukley and The Entrance shine and is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local businesses interested in coordinating community events in the two…
Council slowly winning war on potholes
Central Coast Council is facing a massive job in trying to repair thousands of potholes around the region following the huge rain event in February, but Director Infrastructure Services, Boris…
Applications open for community grants
Central Coast Council’s 2022-23 Community Grants Program is now open, with $900,000 in annual funding available to support local community groups and organisations to deliver worthwhile projects, programs and events…
Showcasing the hinterland at Harvest Festival
Foodies, families and fun-seekers will flock to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for Harvest Festival 2022. It’s a celebration of fresh, seasonal local produce with a…
Youth invited to think out loud at forum
The Thinking Out Loud Youth Forum, hosted by Central Coast Council’s Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Action Team, returns to the region on Wednesday, June 8. This year’s forum will be…
Major Doyalson project gets the go-ahead
A planning proposal to redevelop 45ha at Doyalson for housing, recreation and health services has been approved by Central Coast Council. It will now go to the NSW Department of…
Central Coast achieves ECO Destination certification
The Central Coast has officially achieved ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia following a 20-month journey. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said the Coast is one of the first regions…
Chief Financial Officer Natalia Cowley to leave Council
Central Coast Council Chief Financial Officer and Director Corporate Affairs, Natalia Cowley, is set to leave the organisation on June 16 as she takes up the position of General Manager…