Here’s the list – meet your council candidates
Here is a full list of all candidates for Central Coast Council in the September 14 election, presented in each of the five wards. Coast Community News CCN made every…
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Fight for motorcycle spots continues
Keen motorcycle rider Shane Peak has taken his appeal for three dedicated motorbike parking spots to be reinstated in the Terrigal CBD to Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch. CCN reported…
Brooks slams “undemocratic” Improvement Order
Brooks a lone voice in opposing Local Government Minister’s Performance Improvement Order.
Labor pledges to protect conservation land
Labor candidates in the September 14 Central Coast Council election have pledged to preserve C2 high-value conservation land. Budgewoi Labor candidate Joy Cooper said land zoned C2 was important for…
Residents help set Council priorities for next 10 years
Some residents have come up with key priorities for the region in response to Council management’s recent community engagement program. Undertaken over the past 12 months, results of the program…
Prepolling stations open for Central Coast Council elections
Pre-polling venues opened across the Central Coast on Saturday, September 7, with reports of brisk activity at some stations, including Gosford and Wyong. A full list of early voting venues…
Her Way program results in women feeling safer
A Central Coast Council initiative implemented through the Safer Cities: Her Way pilot program has resulted in a marked improvement in women, girls and gender diverse people, feeling safer in…
Hands tied: major council decisions to get Departmental approval first
A list of 16 conditions will be imposed on the new councillors.
Election fever ramps up as candidates face the public
Election fever is ramping up in the region as the countdown continues to the September 14 local government election for new Central Coast councillors. As residents prepare to go to…
Tough gig for Independents to get your vote
Independents “above the line” have a better chance than independents “below the line”.
Council launches business retention and expansion survey
Central Coast Council has developed the region’s first Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Survey, designed to strengthen and support the local economy. The survey will help identify what’s needed to…
Meet the candidate forums v social media
The heat has been dialled up as public takes an interest in candidates standing for council elections on September 14.
Brooks opposes prolonging temporary rate increase
Kevin Brooks, leader of the Ratepayers’ Choice group of Independents set to run for the Gosford West ward at the September 14 election, is opposed to Council plans to make…
Council finances look good as administration ends
Central Coast Council says it is ending its four years under administration in a strong financial position, with a reduction in debt of $150M. Council’s debt at the commencement of…
Central Coast Heart team stands for Budgewoi
Edna Wacher will lead a three-person team standing for the Budgewoi ward in the September 14 Central Coast Council election under the banner Central Coast Heart. “Harmony in diversity is…
Help in sprucing up business façades
Central Coast Council’s Facade Improvement Support Program opens on Sunday, September 1. The program offers financial assistance to businesses and commercial property owners in the town centres of Gosford, Terrigal,…
Council CEO “better than satisfactory”
Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer performed better than satisfactorily and mostly achieved the actions and achievements contained in his performance agreement, an annual review has found. A performance agreement…
Former mayor leads Independent team
Former mayor Jane Smith will lead a team of community based Independents running for Gosford West ward at the September 14 Central Coast Council election. “Local government plays an important…
Crackdown on illegal dog walkers at Wamberal
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Central Coast Council have installed new signs at Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve and around Wamberal Surf Club to remind dog owners…
Independent Sandra Harris runs for Budgewoi
Sandra Harris will run as an Independent in the Budgewoi ward in the September 14 Council election. The 46-year-old mum has lived on the Coast for 45 of her 46…