Planning panel to decide fate of Umina development
The fate of a $1.095M multi-dwelling housing development proposed for 8 Priestman Ave, Umina, will be decided by the Local Planning Panel at its November 9 meeting. The proposal, to…
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Sewage discharge in Terrigal Lagoon
Sewage discharge into Terrigal Lagoon has occurred as a result of an electrical failure at a sewerage pump station and the public has been warned to avoid all contact with…
Challenges of greening the Peninsula
Central Coast Council has told a Parliamentary Inquiry that one of the challenges of addressing heat stress in established suburbs through tree planting is the lack of public space to…
Council on lookout for group to manage Toukley tennis complex
Central Coast Council is calling for community focused not-for-profit groups to register their interest in managing the day-to-day operations and activation of Toukley Tennis Complex. The complex is a four-court…
Council finances are looking good
Total ordinary rates collected by Central Coast Council last financial year amounted to almost $200M. Water and sewer rates and charges brought in another $184M and user fees and charges…
Council to acquire Peats Ridge land
Central Coast Council is set to acquire portions of two private parcels of land at Peats Ridge for road reserve. The existing Council road formation encroaches on 71 and 93…
Council frustrated by lack of biodiversity guidelines
Central Coast Council has outlined its frustrations over DA refusals made on environmental grounds being overturned by the State Government in a submission to a NSW Parliamentary Committee. It cited…
Colongra Sporting Complex a step closer
Central Coast Council has moved a step closer to delivering a new sporting and recreation complex for the north of the Central Coast with negotiations for the purchase of land…
Gosford CBD sewer upgrades on track
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is powering ahead with an extensive works program to ensure Gosford GBD can keep pace with growth over the next 30 years. Works to…
Heartfelt calls to reinstate stairs at Blue Lagoon Reserve
Central Coast Council has been urged to apply for NSW Government funding to reinstate stairs at the Blue Lagoon Reserve which it removed in early September. Member for The Entrance…
Nominate now for youth awards
Nominations are now open for the Central Coast Youth Week Awards which will be presented at The Hub youth entertainment venue at Erina. The Youth Week Awards, which coincide with…
Council gets behind surf life saving
Central Coast Council has given $116,000 to Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) and individual sponsorships of $6,500 to each of the 15 Surf Life Saving Clubs on the Coast….
Concern over diversity of Aboriginal Advisory Committee
The new Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee to Central Coast Council has questioned the diversity of another advisory committee. Some members of the heritage committee had the view that the…
Be a part of Dogs Day Out
Central Coast Council is gearing up for its next Day Out event (formerly Pets Day Out) next February at Terilbah Reserve, The Entrance, and is on the lookout for stallholders….
Former mayors have a say at councillors’ forum
The first mayor of the Central Coast and the last mayor of Wyong were two of more than 50 people who attended Central Coast Council’s candidate forum on October 18….
14 of our 15 beaches get tick of approval
The 2022-2023 State of the Beaches Report has seen 94 per cent of the Central Coast’s 15 beaches and three ocean baths receive a Good or Very Good rating, with…
Making Gosford CBD feel safer
Central Coast Council is set to deliver pilot initiatives to enhance safety perceptions across Gosford later this year. The initiatives will be introduced as part of the Safer Cities: Her…
Applications open for youth action team
Central Coast Council is recruiting for its youth leadership program Youth-for-Youth (Y4Y) Action Team to help build a brighter future for generations to come. Applications are now open for the…
Wamberal Beach land transfer angers SOS
The State Government has flagged the transfer of land at Wamberal Beach to Central Coast Council, despite a petition from residents arguing against the transfer. Five blocks of waterfront land…
Don’t rezone land until after Council elections: CEN
The Community and Environment Network (CEN) is calling on Central Coast Council to defer its Draft Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal until after next year’s local government elections. CEN Chair…