Erina Animal Care Facility evicted
Central Coast Council’s Erina pound is set to close early next year, with Central Coast Animal Care Facility given five weeks to relocate as Council prepares to consolidate its animal…
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Lots of fun on offer in Council holiday program
COVID notwithstanding, Central Coast Council has lots of online fun lined up for the coming school holidays, from September 20-October 4. There will be a range of online activities for…
A triumph of optimism over reality
Forum – One wonders what the Council can think up next to fill in those idle hours in the office when time hangs heavy on the hands. The latest is…
More asbestos found at Terrigal Beach
Central Coast Council is urging residents to exercise caution and report any suspected asbestos containing materials found on beaches or other public open spaces after a resident found more than…
Transition to Coastal Management Plan may leave us vulnerable
The Central Coast could be left vulnerable and unable to respond if it experiences a major storm event as Central Coast Council transitions to a new Coastal Management Plan. With…
Colour palette in harmony with bush
A Construction Certificate has been granted for a new dwelling house in Pearl Parade, Pearl Beach. The certificate, granted by a private certifier, means the project can commence including demolition…
New home will enhance streetscape
The knock-down and rebuild trend on the Peninsula continues with the granting of a construction certificate for a new dwelling to be built in Palm Street, Umina Beach. Although Central…
Community asked to stay engaged with water pricing
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has encouraged Central Coast residents to “stay engaged” with it about the water, sewerage and stormwater prices that council will be allowed to…
McCulloch Inquiry to start hearing evidence
The long-awaited public hearings for the Inquiry into Central Coast Council are set to begin on September 27, with COVID-19 restrictions forcing them online. The hearings will be conducted from…
Framework needed to stop developer favours
Forum – Mr Hart’s concern about the draft Bill on developer contributions (“Hart backs backlash over daft developer funding Bill”, Chronicle p24 Aug 25) seems to be very narrowly focussed…
Childcare centres receive pandemic support
Central Coast Council will take advantage of a new package to financially support its eight childcare centres across the region. Administrator Rik Hart said the financial support through COVID-19 would…
Water and sewer price changes coming by May
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has encouraged Central Coast residents to “stay engaged” with it about the water, sewerage and stormwater prices that Council will be allowed to…
Toukley desalination plant planned for 2039
The community has 28 days to comment on a draft Central Coast Water Security Plan which will determine the region’s water supply through to 2051. Highlights of the draft plan…
Council debt less than expected
Central Coast Council reached the end of July 2021 with around $110M less debt than expected. The total debt appears to be about $455M as of July 31. This was…
29 callouts for Gosford SES during recent storms
Following a month of relative inactivity when it took just five or six calls, Gosford SES responded to 29 calls in just two days as heavy rain and strong winds…
Zombie myths from Administrator
Forum – Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart continues to defend Gosford’s 42 per cent rate hike with zombie myths – i.e., myths that refuse to die despite the evidence…
IPART fields questions from the community on water and sewer
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has encouraged Central Coast residents to “stay engaged” with it about the water, sewerage and stormwater prices that Council will be allowed to charge…
Council issues stop order to Kariong landowner
Central Coast Council has issued a stop work order to the owner of a property in Brittany Cres, Kariong, following reports from members of the public that two and a…
How to design a street
Central Coast Council is in the process of developing a Street Design Manual for the region to provide a set of design principles and a technical specification that will guide…
An extremely dubious exercise
Forum – The news about the proposed Wamberal seawall makes alarming reading (“Community say invited on five Wamberal seawall options”, CCN 305). All the five designs are described as a…