Rates rise needs to stay: Council
Central Coast Council has flagged a growing gap between recurring income and expenditure. In its long-term financial plan, which estimates the growth in income and expenditure for the next 10…
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People power saves Austin Butler Reserve
In what community groups are hailing as a major win for people power, Central Coast Council will abandon its plan to sell part of the Austin Butler Reserve at Woy…
Eight-storey building proposed for Terrigal
A developer wants to change planning guidelines for land on the corner of Terrigal Dr and Charles Kay Dr at Terrigal to increase the allowed building height from 8.5m to…
Council joins the fight against domestic violence
Central Coast Council is once again working with community leaders to initiate important conversations around domestic and family violence during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign. The…
Thousands flock to Lakes Festival
More than 10,000 visitors helped inject more than $1.5M into the Central Coast economy during the recent Lakes Festival. Not even the rain could dampen the spirits of attendees at…
Rates to rise 4.8 per cent next year
Central Coast ratepayers will see a rate increase capped at 4.8 per cent next financial year. It is one of the lowest rate increases in NSW, set by the Independent…
Council to cop climate change costs
Climate change is one of the most significant issues that will impact the lives of people in NSW now and into the future, the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)…
New pathways for North Avoca
Central Coast Council has completed the North Avoca Paths project, delivering an improved and safer network of footpaths for pedestrians between three streets in the suburb. The project, delivered over…
Rate peg methodology set to change
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has made major changes to the methodology used to calculate the rate peg. The new formula will take effect in the 2024-25 financial…
Council joins in SWIMSAFER Week
Central Coast Council is set to participate in Swim Australia’s SWIMSAFER Week from November 20-26. The week is dedicated to promoting the essential skills of swimming for children as part…
Does the Central Coast need a local democracy?
EDITORIAL: This week Council Administrator Rik Hart and CEO David Farmer attended the NSW Local Government Conference in Parramatta. Here they mixed with mayors and councillors from across the state…
Kincumber bus shelter to be replaced
A bus stop shelter on Avoca Dr opposite Kincumber shops which was recently removed by Central Coast Council will be replaced as soon as possible. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid…
Call for urgent fix on dangerous Glenrock Pde
Koolewong and Point Clare/Tascott Progress Association is ramping up calls for a major fix for Glenrock Pde at Tascott after President Ken Janson was involved in a car accident in…
Little Terns are coming back to nest
As the Little Terns start to arrive at Karagi Point, The Entrance North, to begin nesting, Central Coast Council has issued a reminder about how residents and visitors can help…
Be quick and have a say on land rezoning proposal
In the wake of community reaction to its draft Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal, Central Coast Council has extended the exhibition period until November 15, with the Community Environment Network…
Three golds for Coast at state tourism awards
Three Central Coast businesses have taken gold in their categories at the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards for 2023. Held on November 8 at the White Bay Cruise Terminal Sydney, the…
Bateau Bay stairs to be rebuilt
In a major win for the community, the stairs from Bateau Bay Rd to Blue Lagoon Reserve are to be replaced. Central Coast Council said the new stairs would be…
Administrator heads to local government conference
Central Coast Council is not alone in its concerns about a number of issues that affect its financial position. Administrator Rik Hart will attend the NSW Local Government Conference next…
Council debt continues to shrink
The debt continues to reduce at Central Coast Council with the end of financial year figures for 2022-23 showing a combined long-term borrowings and short term loans totalling $285.6M. This…
Fireworks return to Gosford on New Year’s Eve
Fireworks are set to return to the Gosford waterfront on New Year’s Eve, along with market stalls, live music and children’s entertainment. The fireworks were a regular fixture at Gosford…