Council’s Director of Planning advertised – calls for new focus
The role oversees urban renewal, greenfields development, estuarine and coastal management, high value ecological areas and substantial rural and food processing industries.
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New lift on its way for Copacabana surf club
Central Coast Council has restored the use of the lift at the Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club building enabling easy access to the upstairs social spaces. The internal lift had…
Council intervenes with reprieve for bowling club
Council comes to the rescue – at least in the short term – of the newly incorporated Gosford Community Bowling Club.
Peninsula roadworks wishlist
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has sent Central Coast Council a list of the five streets on the Peninsula it would like to see added to Council’s capital works program….
Water sell-off an inadequate solution
The editorial, (CCN 473 Independent Central Coast water authority the only way forward) demonstrates little faith in Central Coast Council. One incident with water quality does not necessarily indicate a systemic incompetence….
Squatters and irregular campers continue to cause concern
Calls for action to curb the rise of campers and squatters living at Picnic Point, The Entrance, have risen following the death of a person camping there. Police have confirmed…
An independent Central Coast water authority is the only way forward
EDITORIAL Water is life. Yet, once again, residents across large swathes of the Central Coast were told on Tuesday night to boil their drinking water due to potential contamination. Although…
New childcare centres not backed by community
Central Coast Council has three proposals for new childcare centres on its books for consideration at present, but two of them have been met with significant dissatisfaction from their communities….
Call for water testing around landfill site
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling for immediate water testing on all creeks surrounding the Mangrove Mountain landfill site. CEN wants the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to conduct…
John’s battle to maintain Turpentine St park
Wyoming resident John Gordon is embroiled in a battle with Central Coast Council over the ongoing maintenance of a strip of Council-owned land in Turpentine St. He says Council created…
Why some approved houses are not built
Council has no powers to compel developers to lodge applications for their land.
Urgent: These suburbs need to boil their water
If you’re in these nine suburbs you need to boil your water until council says otherwise.
Thirteen Coast playspaces to get a makeover
Thirteen playspaces across the Central Coast will be renewed as part of the Central Coast Playspace Strategy with construction taking place between January and June 2025. Central Coast Council Director…
Dogs Day Out will be bigger and better
Central Coast Council’s popular Dogs Day Out returns on Saturday, February 22, at The Entrance North. The much-loved community event promises a fun-filled day for our furry friends, their owners…
Be a part of the Lakes Festival
The Lakes Festival will return from November 7-16 and Central Coast Council is calling on businesses, community groups and event organisers to help make the 10th anniversary program the most…
Council sets record straight on parking trailers
Central Coast Council has clarified regulations relating to the parking of caravans, campers, boats and trailers on public streets following several complaints from readers. One resident claims that some people…
PFAS detected in water
As part of its overall water security and environmental management, Central Coast Council proactively tests its water catchments and estuaries to ensure water quality is safe for community use. As…
Meet our citizens of the year
For the first time, Central Coast Council has named a group, and not an individual, as Citizen of the Year in its Australia Day Awards. Taking out the major award…
New life ring for North Avoca
Central Coast Council is set to install a permanent life ring on the North Avoca Beach rock shelf in coming weeks, along with a spare life ring at North Avoca…
Getting hyped for Youth Day Out
An exciting line up of free activities will on offer at Youth Day Out – Summer Session on Wednesday, January 22. Aimed at Coasties aged 6-17 the event will take…