Ombudsman investigates council performance order
The NSW Ombudsman is examining the legality of the Performance Improvement Order (PIO) imposed on Central Coast Council by the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig. The move comes after…
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Now who should be Mayor?
This survey is now complete. See the results here: Choosing Mayor by popular vote is popular, as is one Councillor
Stadium ready for busy season after $2.5M upgrade
The Niagara Park Stadium upgrades to improve accessibility are now complete in time for a busy season of regional and state championships. The $2.5M project received $850,000 from the NSW Government…
Decades of orchid conservation recognised by Council
Environmentalist and researcher Boris Branwhite’s decades of documenting and conserving rare and threatened orchids across the Central Coast have been officially recognised by Central Coast Council. A Letter of Appreciation…
Kincumber residents concern over tree removal
A group of Kincumber residents concerned about the possible removal of trees in their neighbourhood plan will meet with Central Coast Council staff to discuss the issue this week. Residents…
Yes: Coast votes for fewer councillors
The yes vote in the referendum asking residents if they were in favour of reducing the number of Central Coast councillors from 15 to 9 out-polled the no vote in…
Safe battery disposal to cut landfill and fire risk
The Buttonderry Community Recycling Centre in Jilliby is taking part in a new NSW Government trial to help households dispose of problematic embedded batteries found in wireless household products, light-up…
Council’s plan to invest $36.7M in public toilets
Central Coast Council estimates that over the next 20 years there will be 79 public toilets in need of renewal at an estimated cost of $27.5M and on top of…
Long Jetty festival cancelled
Council rejects Long Jetty Festival, citing traffic management plans and police concerns.
Offering creatives $40,000 commission for new works
An opportunity is on offer for local creatives to receive up to $40,000 commission through the Creative Art Central program. The program, run by Central Coast Council, is designed to…
Special morning tea to pay homage to our elders
Central Coast Council is hosting a morning tea at Laycock Street Community Theatre to celebrate International Day of Older Persons on Tuesday, October 1. Council Director Community and Recreation Service…
Minister signs improvement order
It’s official. The Minister has put up guard rails to keep Coast’s new councillors on track.
Facing a complex Council election
The Central Coast Council elections held last weekend were a democratic marathon, marked by our excessively long and arduous vote-counting process. Intricacies of the electoral procedure, involving five wards, 77…
Dunny Do and Dunny Don’t campaign launched
Central Coast Council has launched a Dunny Do’s and Dunny Don’ts educational campaign to raise awareness about responsible toilet and sink habits. The initiative highlights the dangers of flushing inappropriate…
Accessible outdoor play at 13 parks
There are 13 parks around the Central Coast Council which are designed in an accessible format so all children can participate in the joy of outdoor play. They are featured…
Rate Payers choice group reports good engagement
Kevin Brooks said his Ratepayers’ Choice team of independent candidates has received a good reception at pre-poll in Gosford West ward. Brooks, who heads the group said “Voters are telling…
Rachel advocates for youth and infrastructure
Rachel Stanton, a Berkeley Vale local and a prominent construction lawyer, is standing for the Liberal Party in the Central Coast Council elections. Stanton says she has a strong professional…
Time for change as administration ends
EDITORIAL The end of Central Coast Council’s almost four-year administration period has finally arrived, marking the close of a shocking chapter in our community’s history. During this time, we’ve seen…
Administrator’s message as election approaches
As he prepares to hand over to newly elected councillors, Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has urged voters to carefully consider their vote on September 14. “A lot of…
Rabaul Ave upgrade welcomed
Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid has welcomed a much-needed resurface of Rabaul Ave in Umina Beach by Central Coast Council. “Rabaul Ave is a major thoroughfare for morning…