Community bands together to save library
Momentum is building on a community push to retain Gosford Library after the new Regional Library opens in Donnison St. Historian Merril Jackson said the Government Architect of NSW (GANSW)…
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Extra waste collections for flood victims
Central Coast Council has approved additional free kerbside bulk waste collections for residents impacted by recent flooding. Eligible households in flood-affected areas will be entitled to eight extra bulk waste…
Residents urged to provide feedback as deadline looms
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has urged residents to take the opportunity to comment on Central Coast Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) before the submission deadline at 5pm on…
Council fails yet again to fulfil GIPA obligations
The Commission looked at why it took more than two years for any information to be released.
Avoca carpark set for improvements
Central Coast Council is set to carry out improvement works at the Burns St carpark in Avoca Beach to improve drainage, amenity and connectivity for residents and visitors alike. Council…
Council’s Community Strategic Plan needs a revamp says Bellamy
Community activist Lisa Bellamy has expressed concern over several aspects of Central Coast Council’s Draft Community Strategic Plan 2025–2035, now on public exhibition. In a submission to Council, Bellamy said…
Calls to list Caltrop weed as noxious on Central Coast
An ambitious proposal to turn Buttonderry Waste Facility at Jilliby into an income-producing asset has at least one Central Coast resident concerned. The shortage of landfill sites in Greater Sydney…
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…
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…