Council buck-passing on Gosford wharf
Forum – In reference to Hernan Ratto’s letter (CCN293), Gosford Council wharf is a disaster. I wrote to Liesl Tesch MP about the public wharf and about people living on…
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Administrator says governance around 2016 policy change “beggars belief”
Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, says the State Government should either monitor NSW councils’ restricted funds or get rid of them altogether and let councillors and community decide how…
Public submissions to Inquiry to close June 21
The public, along with suspended councillors, have until June 21 to submit their thoughts to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council. But the suspended councillors will not have access…
Former Mayor, Jane Smith, says denial of access to information not fair
Suspended Central Coast Councillor and former Mayor, Jane Smith, said councillors have their hands tied in trying to make effective submissions to the public inquiry into Council, with no access…
Tesch backs calls to take Gosford Bowling Club off the asset sales list
With submissions now having closed on Central Coast Council’s proposed Tranche 3 asset sales, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has joined the fight to have Gosford City Bowling Club (GCBC)…
Maintain book budget
Forum – I was shocked to see in Central Coast Council’s operational plan and budget currently on exhibition, that Council propose to not only close The Entrance branch library and…
Ratepayers pay the price of voting in politically aligned councillors
Forum – In connection with the coming rates rises, Adam Crouch says that ‘it’s completely unfair for ratepayers to have to pay for the mistakes and failings of the councillors’…
An open letter to Central Coast Council
Forum – I am a native animal rescue volunteer here on the beautiful Central Coast based in Umina. I have seen first hand the large amount of native animals that…
Council’s Climate Action Plan and Greener Spaces strategies dropped
Plans to develop Central Coast Council’s Climate Change Action Plan have been put on hold as has its Greener Places Strategy. And the adoption and commencement of its Sustainability Strategy…
Calls for tougher dog laws intensify
Calls for dog laws to be introduced on the Central Coast have been heightened after reports suggest local dog attacks occur more than once a day. Central Coast Council reported…
“An oasis in a badly designed, malfunctioning desert of concrete”
This was how one resident described Blackwall Reserve in their objection letter to council, trying to save the site from development. Lots 23 and 23A Memorial Avenue, Blackwall are on…
Flood mitigation works commence on the Peninsula
A number of flood mitigation works have begun on the Peninsula this month with Council taking a ‘priority’ based focus to issues at Woy Woy and Umina. Since its commencement…
Super Mums in dramatic surf rescue
A daring rescue at Umina Beach last month has led to calls for increased signage at a popular tourist spot after a family was involved in an almost fatal accident….
Upgrade works at Kanwal Oval completed
Central Coast Council has completed upgrade works at Kanwal Oval, improving the lighting system, drainage and irrigation for local sporting clubs and residents. “The completion of this project for the…
Maximum of two four-year terms for councillors
Forum – I totally agree with not allowing any of the previous councillors to run for Council ever again. This is not only because of the obvious reason of the…
We are living under a dictatorship
Forum – Central Coast Council and its long suffering ratepayers are being rapped over the knuckles and ground into the dirt for our half a billion dollar debt, Councillors sacked…
Auditor General unable to give Council an unqualified report
Out of 128 local government areas, Central Coast was the only NSW Council that did not receive an unqualified audit report in 2020-2021. A qualified report means that the Audit…
Expressions of Interest sought for Lakes Festival events
Central Coast Council is looking for exciting local events, programs and activities that shine the light on the region’s lakes and waterways. The Lakes Festival is back in 2021 and…
Democracy activist calls out Administrators
Local democracy activist, Klaas Woldring, has shared his submission to the Public Inquiry into council with Central Coast Newspapers, revealing a scathing analysis into how undemocratic the whole process of…
Sports clubs hit by financial stress
Sporting clubs across the coast already reeling from the loss of sponsorship from local businesses and increased cleaning costs due to Covid-19 rules are now facing a proposed increase of…