Council pays respect to the late Queen
Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, has added his voice to the millions throughout the world mourning the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II. “Like many, I am saddened by…
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Huge weekend to wind up Central Coast Music Festival
The inaugural Central Coast Music Festival is set to wind up this weekend as a full week of live music, pop-up experiences and workshops held in and around Gosford since…
Power station investigated over fish kills
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) announced on Tuesday that Vales Point Power Station is being investigated over two separate fish kills at Wyee Bay in a month. An EPA spokesperson…
Australia Day Awards nominations open
Central Coast Council is calling for nominations for its Australia Day Awards 2023, providing an opportunity for residents to recognise individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the…
Council working hard to repair potholes
As horror stories of potholes the size of craters continue to dominate social media, Central Coast Council is continuing its work to fix potholes and other road defects. Council says…
Tree destruction a disgrace
I draw your attention to an outrageous act of vandalism by Central Coast Council. This magnificent tree in the grounds of the Gosford Regional Gallery had dropped a couple of…
Council hops to it to protect endangered frog species
Central Coast Council is giving the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog a helping hand by collecting and relocating tadpoles from the Bareena wetland to ponds at North Avoca, which…
3,200 submissions on draft dogs in open spaces policy
More than 3,200 submissions have been received by Central Coast Council on its Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan, with community consultation now closed. Director Environment and Planning, Alice…
New interactive map outlines key infrastructure projects
Central Coast residents can now stay up to date on more than 350 key infrastructure projects thanks to a new interactive map. Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said Council…
Saddles at Mount White set to expand
Central Coast Council is to prepare a planning proposal which will allow a restaurant at Mount White to expand by adding tourist attractions and accommodation across the road. The proposal…
Renewed call for community poll on demerging Central Coast Council
With the announcement on August 24 that Cootamundra-Gundagai Council is set to demerge, Central Coast Friends of Democracy (CCFoD) is renewing calls for a community poll on whether or not…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the fourth week of August 2022, pre-spring edition, in Chicago Railway mode: In the bulletin this week: Community Gardens are bloomingLight plane crash…
Valuations on Council asset sales to be made public
Central Coast Council has agreed to valuations being included on reports following the sale of Council assets as part of its financial recovery plan. Administrator, Rik Hart, agreed to the…
New community hall for Norah Head
Central Coast Council has received a $935,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to build a new community hall at Norah Head, with preliminary plans now available…
Council accolade for its Green Grid Plan
Central Coast Council has been recognised for its Green Grid: Our Place in the 2022 Local Government Week Awards. The Central Coast Green Grid is the first of its kind…
Three community petitions oppose Dogs in Open Spaces Plan
With submissions on Central Coast Council’s Dogs in Open Space Plan 2022-23 draft policy set to close in just a week, on August 26, three separate petitions are protesting some…
Thinking “outside the chair”
Central Coast Council has joined the “think outside the chair” movement with a pilot awareness campaign to challenge community perceptions and change attitudes and behaviours towards people with invisible disabilities…
Council continues beach repair
After the most turbulent weather in many years, Central Coast Council is continuing to try and address the impacts of beach erosion and pollution. Council crews remain active replenishing sand…
A new look for Grant McBride Baths
The heritage-listed Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance has a new look, with Central Coast Council having completed the bulk of amenity upgrades at the iconic facility. The changerooms and…
Permanent fix for problem stormwater drain on the way
Central Coast Council has undertaken to deliver a final solution to ongoing erosion at the stormwater drain at Rickard St, Umina Breach, amid community concerns that the problem is escalating…