Financial crisis is over – Administrator
Central Coast Council’s financial crisis is over, says Administrator Rik Hart, with a budget surplus of more than $70M nine months into the current financial year. The end of Quarter…
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The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, May 20, 2022. Coming up this week: 1. The political landscape has changed with Dr Gordon Reid elected MP for Robertson 2. Emma McBride…
Draft Council plans go on exhibition
Central Coast Council’s Draft Revised Community Strategic Plan, Draft Delivery Program 2022-25 including the Operational Plan and Budget 2022/23, and Draft Resourcing Strategy will be on public exhibition and available…
Household chemical collection at Long Jetty
New dates have been set for a chemical cleanout event in Long Jetty after it was cancelled earlier in the year due to severe weather conditions. There will also be…
It’s official: water rate rise confirmed
Water rates will rise on the Central Coast from July 1 by 17 per cent, with further rises of 6 per cent in 2023, 8 per cent in 2024 and…
Calling for big ideas to stage showcase events
Central Coast Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from prospective event management organisations, individuals and local businesses interested in delivering events and initiatives aimed at reconnecting communities across…
Davistown residents want pothole repair schedule stepped up
Davistown Progress Association is asking how roads funding for flood affected areas has been prioritised by Central Coast Council, with major works needed in the suburb not scheduled for attention…
Green Grid Plan shows Council needs to acquire open space
Council owns 35 per cent of land zoned for public open space – leaving 65 per cent for “future acquisition”.
Process for 73-75 Mann St will include public hearing
Central Coast Council has begun the process to reclassify 73-75 Mann St Gosford in the first step to selling the community owned land. Council wants to reclassify the land to…
River Cares demands a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd
Central Coast Council is looking into a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd, with residents of Spencer and Gunderman furious at the dilapidated state of the major thoroughfare. A Council…
New roof for Toukley library
Toukley library is closed until May 22 for essential repairs, including replacement of the 40-year-old roof. While the library is closed, all lighting will be upgraded to LED lights to…
15 per cent rate rise extended by seven years
Central Coast ratepayers will be forking out 15 per cent extra on their rates until 2031, with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) approving Central Coat Council’s application to…
Disappointment over rate rise extension decision
IPART’s decision to extend the 15 per cent rate rise for an additional seven years has been met with disappointment by the region’s State MPs and community members. Parliamentary Secretary…
Mind boggles at thought of Council getting awards
Can you imagine the state that NSW local government must be in, when Central Coast Council is being considered for an excellence award in eight different categories (“Council up for…
Council up for eight excellence awards
Central Coast Council has been named a finalist in eight categories of the 2022 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, with winners to be announced on May 26. The Awards celebrate…
Council fleet takes top gong for safety
Central Coast Council has been awarded the 2022 Fleet Safety Award at the Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) Annual Networking Dinner and Fleet Awards Ceremony. The award was received on…
That’s not gardening; that’s vandalism: Mehan
The MP has asked Council to stop work and notified IPART of the waste of ratepayers’ money.
Public inquiry a waste of time and money
The public inquiry is all over, done and dusted. A complete waste of time and money for ratepayers hoping for a rapid return of a democratically elected Council made up…
Residents say they can’t afford water rises
We pay those in power to come up with creative innovative solutions, says resident.
More COSS land in West Gosford with Dell Rd decision
Very Fast Train’s loss is Coastal Open Space System’s gain.