Central Coast Council


Speak up now on regional plan

Forum – The Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 has been released for comment (CCN 322). On the principle of never using one word when three will do, the Plan covers…



Suburb boundaries to be changed, views sought

The Central Coast Council Administrator was asked on December 14 to support the realignment of the suburb boundary between Berkeley Vale, Glenning Valley, and Fountaindale, including house renumbering of Torrellia…


Visitor centre to be transformed

Central Coast Council will soon commence construction to transform the Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance to an interactive, multipurpose facility. The Visitor Information Centre is an iconic site on…



Looking for honest leadership

Forum – The ongoing and total mismanagement of the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions has seen the possibility of a stealth takeover from both Sydney and the Hunter. The…


North neglected in roads plan funding

The Council has drawn down almost half a million dollars this quarter from the Federal Government’s ‘Roads to Recovery’ fund to manage road repair and maintenance in the seat of…


Wracked with frustration

Forum – I am extremely frustrated with Central Coast Council. I live in Toukley with a lake side property. We have higher assessed property value as a result of our…




Four local groups receive grants

Four community organisations and clubs on the Peninsula have received nearly $19,000 in grants to support local projects. Central Coast Council said the grants were funded through existing and approved…



Park it and find another goodie

Forum – With respect to the chimerical Woy Woy carpark, Mr Franz may be misinformed, when he says that “originally our Council was tasked with identifying sites, getting control and…


Do the best for the many

Forum – A recent article noted that the Council was considering the development (at taxpayer expense) of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. There are numerous reasons why that is a…



Questions about Council asset sale

Forum – Ratepayers deserve the maximum return on the sales of Central Coast Council’s assets. The old Gosford Council building should be auctioned to the highest bidder so that its…



Wetland owner may need to pay for weed removal

Central Coast Council will consider approaching the owner of a privately-owned section of the Springfield wetland for reimbursement after it has used State Government funds to clear the waterway of…