Homeowners in limbo as erosion worsens
With high tides and heavy rain continuing to pummel the Central Coast this week, beachfront homeowners were left in limbo as Central Coast Council and the State Government continued to…
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Satisfaction with water services continues to fall
Satisfaction with Central Coast Council’s water supply system continues to decline, according to the latest quarterly results from IPART (Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal). IPART has been conducting customer satisfaction…
Council tips go cashless
Central Coast Council will transition its Buttonderry and Woy Woy waste management facilities to a fully cashless payment system from July 1. The move reportedly aligns with Council’s commitment to…
Call for signage on illegal e-scooter use
Residents at Ettalong Beach are calling on Central Coast Council to erect signage along Ettalong Beach foreshore prohibiting the use of e-scooters, which cannot legally be ridden on public roads…
Kariong fast-food outlets approved
A controversial fast-food development on the Pacific Hwy at Kariong has been approved by the Land and Environment Court (LEC) after originally being refused by the Central Coast Local Planning…
Bold vision for Council’s financial future
Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright promised a bold vision for Council’s financial future as he chaired the first meeting of the Governance and Finance Committee on May 13. Wright used…
Understanding important Council documents
Councillor Jane Smith will conduct a community workshop on Sunday, May 18, to discuss important Central Coast Council documents now on public exhibition. Smith stressed that this was not an…
Water is Council’s greatest challenge
Editorial – The Rime of the Ancient Mariner made famous the phrase “Water water everywhere”. From the pipes beneath our streets to the sand dunes at our shoreline, water is…
Water rates consultation “biased and manipulative” says Brooks
An attendee at a Central Coast Council public consultation on water rates held on May 1 has complained to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART), saying inaccurate…
Free girls’ futsal program launches
Central Coast Council has launched its Girls’ Futsal Program as part of the Girls in the Game initiative in Term 2 2025. The free 10-week program for girls aged 10-16…
Councillors agree job takes at least 20 hours a week
The reality is far greater than Administrator Rik Hart outlined when he said the role was like a director of a board.
Have your say on Avoca Beach pathway
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of walking and cycling at Avoca Beach by providing feedback on the proposed design for a new shared…
Lamont criticises emergency meeting process
Central Coast Councillor Corinne Lamont has strongly criticised the process and substance behind the last-minute motion at the May 6 Extraordinary Council Meeting, which called for an “emergency declaration” at…
Disturbing photos show why today’s council meeting was called
Councillors meet today to discuss giving beachfront owners free rein to protect their properties.
Council looks for feedback on draft plans
Central Coast Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan and resourcing strategies are now on exhibition for community feedback until June 2. Council says the plans respond to…
Creatives sought for gallery container
Central Coast Council is on the lookout for artists to connect with the community through creative workshops, talks, collaborations with other artists and installations throughout 2025-26 at the popular Gallery…
Councillors push for extended carpark hours
Central Coast councillors Jared Wright and Kyla Daniels are determined to make parking more accessible, safe and fair at the Council-owned Gosford City Carpark in Baker St. At its meeting…
Council joins police in speeding blitz
Central Coast Council is joining forces with NSW Police to tackle speeding on local roads and increase safety in residential areas throughout May. The focus is on improving safety in…
Councillor calls for more transparency
Central Coast Councillor Jane Smith has expressed her disappointment that a Motion calling for greater transparency from the Mayor and the CEO’s office was voted down at Council’s April 29…
Coast remains on flood alert
The Central Coast remained on high alert on April 30, with king tides overnight expected to exacerbate flooding issues experienced region-wide since April 26. Days of heavy rains saw many…