Developers to appeal DA refusal in court
Developers for a proposal that was refused by the Local Planning Panel in November 2022 will appeal the decision in the Land and Environment Court. The panel refused the application…
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Council pilots new performance program
Central Coast Council is calling for artists to present and develop new performance work in its Performance Illuminated pilot program. The program, to be run in Council-owned and operated theatre…
More on those Wamberal beachfront covenants
Central Coast Council has confirmed that some waterfront properties at Wamberal Beach have covenants that indemnify Council for damage to those developments. But it has not said how many of…
Rockfall at Terrigal Boardwalk
An area at the eastern end of Terrigal Boardwalk has been fenced off following a rockfall. Central Coast Council was notified on Friday, February 16, of a minor rockfall which…
Men’s Table to launch at Doyalson
Central Coast Council, Central Coast Primary Health Network and the national men’s mental health and suicide prevention charity, The Men’s Table, are set to launch their fourth Central Coast table…
Lots of activities at seniors festival
The 2024 Central Coast Seniors Festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. With the theme Reach Beyond, the festival will run from March 11-24, with the…
Money available for greenspace programs
Central Coast Council has welcomed an announcement that the State Government has made $3.25M available to select councils, including ours, for open space projects to improve liveability. Councils in Greater…
Coastal Fusion comes to Terrigal
Coastal Fusion will return to Terrigal in March with a whole new look. Previously known as Flavours by the Sea, the culturally diverse event, coinciding with Harmony Week, supports the…
Enforce covenents to save beach, says SOS
Wamberal Save Our Sand (SOS) has uncovered covenants and indemnities that commit Wamberal beachfront property owners to undertake perpetual frontal dune restoration after storms – at their expense. The deeds…
Council’s latest DA briefs
Forward planning for air show An application has been lodged with Central Coast Council for Paul Bennet Airshows to continue staging the annual air show at Central Coast Airport at…
Upgrade for Wamberal playspace
Central Coast Council is set to receive $60,000 towards the renewal of the Wamberal Memorial Hall playground thanks to the NSW Government as part of the $37.2M Local Small Commitments…
Upgrades for 10 playspaces
Ten locations across the Central Coast are receiving playspace upgrades, making way for improved and accessible play areas. Upgrades totalling $1.1M began in February and are estimated to be complete…
Calling aspiring young photographers
If you’re a young aspiring photographer with a keen eye and a love for the world around you, Central Coast Council would love to see your work. Entries for the…
Making The Entrance channel ‘flood ready’
With the end of the busy Summer holiday period, and the departure of migratory Little Terns from the Karagi sand spit, Central Coast Council is set to commence the next…
Costs make council de-amalgamations “virtually impossible”
The NSW Government’s decision not to fund council de-amalgamations will make it virtually impossible for councils wishing to de-amalgamate according to Local Government NSW (LGNSW). LGNSW President Darriea Turley said…
Canton Beach restoration set to begin
Sandstone log restoration works and upgrades will commence at Canton Beach Thursday, February 15, to restore and enhance the usability of the beach, improve safety and help prevent erosion. Central…
Dogs Day Out set to return
Central Coast Council’s annual Dogs Day Out event will return on Saturday, February 24, offering fun for not only dogs and their owners, but the whole community. Now in its…
Battle over seawall continues
The Save Our Sand (SOS) group has accused Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart of exaggerating cost estimates for sand nourishment at Wamberal beach. The group says coastal engineer Angus…
Concerns remain over Long jetty amenities
Member for The Entrance David Mehan says Central Coast Council has dismissed community concerns about its plans for new public amenities buildings within the Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve. Council responded…
Suspend Council’s planning powers: CEN
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called on the NSW Government to suspend Central Coast’s planning powers and fix the Coast’s LEP. The LEP is the Local Environment Plan that…