A look at Council injuries
There were 10 injuries at Central Coast Council from July 1-September 24, 2023, resulting in 863 hours lost. This equated to an average of more than two weeks off work…
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Central Coast Council tops NSW complaints list
Central Coast Council has been named the most complained about council in NSW for the fifth year in a row. The NSW Ombudsman’s annual report for the 2022-23 financial year…
Big plans for Elanora Hotel redevelopment
A redevelopment proposal for the Elanora Hotel at East Gosford has been submitted to Central Coast Council. The proposal involves demolition of the existing motel behind the pub and replacing…
Boardwalk mooted for Phegans Bay
A waterfront boardwalk to Woy Woy Bay is one of the suggestions put forward on a Council interactive map asking for suggestions on upgrading Phegans Bay foreshore. But many of…
Council’s fun school holiday program
With the excitement of Christmas now over, parents will be turning their thoughts to how to occupy the children for the school holidays – and Central Coast Council can help,…
Concern over lack of flood preparedness
More than 200 people attended an information evening organised by the region’s State Emergency Services (SES) on December 18 to ensure they are prepared for future floods, but resident Guy…
Be informed and stay safe, says Council
Summer has well and truly arrived and Central Coast Council has officially launched its annual campaign to help locals and tourists safely enjoy the peak holiday season. This year the…
Enjoy the Coast – but step lightly
As the Central Coast welcomes thousands of people over the holiday period, Central Coast Council is reminding residents and visitors alike to step lightly, with the region accredited as an…
Councillors should appoint CEO
The five-year contract extension for Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer is the wrong decision, taken for the wrong reasons, using the wrong procedure (Five more years for Council CEO,…
Council to sell properties with unpaid rates
A total of 42 ratepayers’ properties are on the market in an attempt by Central Coast Council-under-administration to recoup five years or more in unpaid rates. “The sale of properties…
Council closures over Christmas period
Central Coast Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period from Monday, December 25, to Monday, January 1, 2024, re-opening Tuesday, January 2. The closure…
No loos for Crangan Bay park
A new park at Crangan Bay will not have toilets as part of its facilities. Central Coast Council has said the park is a “local” park and only bigger “district”…
Coast set for New Year’s Eve fun
Central Coast Council will host New Year’s Eve in Memorial Park, The Entrance, with a spectacular program planned for Sunday, December 31. The huge family event will have something for…
Council recognised at environment awards
Central Coast Council has received statewide recognition for two outstanding achievements in helping to manage and protect the environment at the LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards 2023. Council was…
Five more years for Council CEO
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has given CEO David Farmer a five-year extension of his contract. Hart tabled a performance review of Farmer for the year at the December…
Thumbs down for Terrigal development
The Local Planning Panel has given the thumbs down to a proposed rezoning change at the corner of Terrigal Dr and Charles Kay Dr, Terrigal, to allow for an eight-storey…
Airport masterplan on exhibition
A masterplan for the development of Warnervale Airport will go on public exhibition this week for 60 days. The plan recommends upgrading the aircraft landing area (ALA) which currently has…
Call for more flood protection at The Entrance
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has called for action to reduce flood risk at The Entrance, saying the sand build-up in The Entrance Channel and Karagi Point berm is…
Spotlight on artists living with disability
A new exhibition celebrating the talents of Central Coast artists who are living with disability will be on show at Gosford Regional Gallery until January 7. The Here and Now…
Capital works program ahead of schedule
Central Coast Council is tracking ahead of schedule in its budgeted capital works program, having commenced 220 projects out of a total of more than 311 projects scheduled for the…