Lakes Festival set to make a splash
The Lakes Festival is sure to make a splash when it returns to the Central Coast from November 8-17 with a vibrant program of music, art, activities and entertainment. The…
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Cost of valuing land to soar
The Valuer General has proposed increasing by up to 38 per cent the cost to Central Coast Council for land valuation services. It is the cost of providing the service…
Private road owners fight off proposed restrictions in court win
Business groups are hoping new councillors will bring in an era of quicker development approvals.
First meeting of new councillors coming up
The oaths of office have been taken and the mayor elected: now for the serious business of an ordinary council meeting.
Coast a Top 100 Green Destination for fourth year
For a fourth consecutive year, the Central Coast has been selected as a finalist in the internationally recognised Green Destinations Top 100 Stories List. The region joins 99 other destinations…
Gosford transforms into music hotspot during Live and Local
More than 40 musicians will perform at multiple venues across Gosford over November 1 and 2 as part of the Live and Local event. The event, being staged in collaboration…
Giving pre-loved goods a second life
The Garage Sale Trail is set to return over two big weekends in November, offering an opportunity to declutter, discover and save. On November 9-10 and November 16-17 hundreds of…
Appeal to protect our water resources ahead of summer
Central Coast Council is once again encouraging the community to get involved in National Water Week 2024, running from October 21 to 27, under the theme Accelerating Action. This year’s…
Mayor and Deputy to lead delegation to conference
Two of the team are first-time councillors: Castles and Lamont.
Steadfast in his role to improve council finances
Newly elected Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright remains steadfast in his view that improving Council finances must be a critical priority for all councillors this term, reiterating his election commitment…
Stirring speech in favour of democracy
The administrator’s last act was to destroy local democracy as much as he could, says Cr MacGregor.
Council compromise on Kincumber tree removal plan
Kincumber residents concerned by a Central Coast Council plan to remove trees at Patrick Croke Oval believe their needs have been ignored in favour of sporting and occasional recreation users….
Councillors want detail, detail, detail
Decisions were deferred as councillors call for more detail.
High expectations for new Central Coast Mayor
The election of Lawrie McKinna as the new Mayor of the Central Coast, with Doug Eaton as Deputy Mayor, marks an interesting ‘back to the future’ shift in the region’s…
Urgent call for support to fight Minister’s Performance Order
Councillors’ voted unanimously to seek legal advice on the performance improvement order.
Back to the future: McKinna is Mayor and Eaton his Deputy
Ex-Gosford mayor and ex-Wyong mayor are the Coast’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Choosing Mayor by popular vote is popular, as is one Councillor
The Coast News survey on who should be mayor is in and the countdown to the real vote for mayor is on.
Chance for young people to become tomorrow’s leaders
Young people are being urged to apply for Central Coast Council’s Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Leadership program designed to equip local 15-24 year olds with the skills and confidence to…
Oasis Caravan Park owners committed to units plan
The site is designated as a State Significant Development by the State Planning Department.
Overseas councillor already sworn in
Councillor John Mouland contacted three embassies in Europe to take the oath of office.