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…
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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…
Rates relief for flooded properties
In recognition of the challenges residents with flood impacted properties on the Central Coast are facing, Central Coast Council is offering an extra two months (with no interest) to pay…
Limiting ability to exercise and socialise dogs
I would like to raise awareness around the issue of Central Coast Council not contacting all registered dog owners on decisions that will impact them greatly. Council is proposing to…
Plan to replace old flats with modern units
Three residential flats in an older-style building in Terrigal will be demolished to make way for a new modern block of units in a $1.9M rejuvenation. The flats at 40…
Money for Council to improve street lighting
The NSW Government is providing more than $986,000 to help Central Coast Council install and maintain street lighting to improve road conditions for motorists travelling at night. Parliamentary Secretary for…
New plans provide consistency in development planning
New planning controls providing consistent guidelines when Central Coast Council is dealing with development across the region came into effect on Monday, August 1. The harmonisation of planning controls from…
Clearing out chemical waste for safe disposal
It’s time again to clear out unwanted and out-of-date hazardous items from homes, garages and sheds to be correctly disposed of for free at two Chemical CleanOut events this month….