Road upgrades for Terrigal and North Avoca
Central Coast Council is set to deliver $3.5M in road upgrades across Terrigal and North Avoca this financial year as part of its $66M investment in road assets across the…
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Shark net removal trial set for one Central Coast beach this Summer
A trial to remove shark nets from one Central Coast beach this Summer has been welcomed by marine scientists, conservationists and a growing chorus of local leaders, as the State…
Residents demand action on Wyoming Rd upgrade
Residents are outraged that no work is planned to address the appalling condition of the southern end of Wyoming Rd at Wyoming for at least two years. And even that…
Old Gosford Library to close its doors
The current Gosford Library will close its doors at noon on Saturday, August 16, as the transition into the new Gosford Regional Library, set to open on September 5, gets…
Four to five year wait for pothole fix angers locals
Residents of Hardy’s Bay Pde at Killcare are fed up with their pothole-ridden street and incensed that they will have a four to five year wait before any effective repairs…
Council staff doubles to deal with public information requests
At least three complaints about Council’s dealing with GIPA requests have been upheld.
Gone Fishing Day a huge success
The Central Coast’s rock fishing community turned out in strong numbers for the Gone Fishing – Rock Fishing Safety and Skills Day at Avoca Beach held on July 19 with…
Council shortchanged by $10M
The Federal Government reduced the amount of funding it gave Central Coast Council in advance of the new financial year by $10M. While Council will likely get the $10M this…
Council listens to business concerns
More than 200 business owners participated in Central Coast Council’s first Business Retention and Expansion survey, sharing their experiences, challenges, and priorities. Business Retention and Expansion programs provide a way…
Time to get rid of unwanted household chemicals
It’s time once again for Central Coast residents to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals at two free Chemical CleanOut weekends to be run by Central Coast Council. These events…
Push to save Wyong Pool
Watanobbi resident Ken Greenwald is urging others to join him in protesting Central Coast Council’s plan to eventually close Wyong Olympic Pool. In its Draft Leisure and Aquatic Strategy, which…
Parking upgrades for two sports fields
Central Coast Council has completed car park upgrades at Rogers Park in Woy Woy and Don Small Oval at Tacoma, enhancing safety, access and parking capacity. Both projects were finalised…
Community funding program opens soon
Central Coast Council and Delta have announced the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program is opening on August 11. This program opens once a year and offers up to $30,000…
The road map we should all be watching
EDITORIAL It’s not often we see broad support for a Council initiative, from residents to councillors to senior management, but the newly released 10-Year Road Renewal Map from Central Coast…
Council concerns over proposed Charmhaven development
Central Coast Council has raised a number of concerns over a proposed $1.6B mixed-use development at Charmhaven, which is currently being considered by the State Government as a State Significant…
Rough sleeping rises by over 100% in a year
Special Report – The Central Coast’s housing and homelessness emergency has seen rough sleeping increase by more than 100 per cent over the past year, according to new data. Rough…
Have your say on the Coastal Management Plan
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the draft Open Coast Coastal Management Program (CMP), to ensure it reflects the values and priorities of the community….
Central Coast planning leadership shifts
Central Coast Council has appointed Luke Nicholls as its new Director of Environment and Planning, following the sudden resignation of his predecessor, Dr Danielle Toase, in April. Toase began in…
Fun, interactive game at The Entrance
Looking for a fun and interactive way to keep the kids entertained for the rest of the school holidays? They can take part in The Entrance Connect until Sunday, July…
Three community members needed for Council sub-committee
The search is on for three “external members” to join a Central Coast Council sub committee on coastal erosion, floods and estuary risk management. But not just any three people;…