Friends of Democracy group launched
On the fifth anniversary of the amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford Councils, a new group is emerging to give the community a voice about whether or not the Central Coast…
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Latest financial reports reveal almost all Council debt is Water Supply Authority
Almost all of Central Coast Council’s debt appears to be confined to the Central Coast Water Supply Authority, rather than within the Council, it was revealed in 2019/20 audited financial…
NSW Audit Office identifies many matters of extreme and high risk
Central Coast Council corrected a 2018/2019 financial year “error” in its 2019/2020 financial statements released on May 11. Originally, Council said it had no restricted funds in the water supply…
15 percent rate rise approved by IPART
Community groups have expressed their disappointment, but also resignation, at the increased council rates which the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) announced this week. Central Coast Council residents will…
Irresponsible dog owners need to know the laws they are breaking
Forum – I refer to the article Zero tolerance approach to dog attacks (CCN291), which was an Administrator’s minute from an ordinary meeting of the Central Coast Council meeting of…
Revamp for Narara Skate Park
Construction has begun on an exciting new redevelopment of the Narara Skate Park, one of the Central Coast’s oldest skate parks, with feedback from local skaters, riders and young people…
The Weekly News 5@5
Coast Community News 5@5, May 14. Council Administrator Dick Persson wraps up his time in office, Community concerns are raised about the land asset sales, A new university to be built in Gosford, An airshow is announced at Warnervale, Mariners back to 2nd spot on the A-League ladder, SS Maitland brought back to life.
Council adopts audited financial accounts for 2019-20
Almost all of Central Coast Council’s debt appears to be confined to the Central Coast Water Supply Authority, rather than within the Council, according to latest financial reports. In comparison…
2018-19 accounts corrected for “policy change”
Opinion: This article by Merilyn Vale is her interpretation of some aspects of the Council Report. Central Coast Council corrected a 2018-2019 financial year “error” in its 2019-2020 financial statements…
Hard to sustain growth with a 43 per cent rate rise
Forum – I write in reference to the article about the newly appointed Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer (CCN291), who states he is in for the long haul. This…
No excusing fiscal incompetence
Forum – Chris Holstein’s contention about our present catastrophic situation, that “a public inquiry would accomplish little … (because) it has the potential to embarrass the State Government, the Department…
Strange manoeuvrings on land sales
Forum – The Administrator continues to attempt to convince the Central Coast community that pockets of green spaces in residential areas must be sold off, but his actions seem to…
Referendum on number of councillors expected September 4
Although there will be no Central Coast Council elections this year, residents will still be expected to go the polls on September 4 to vote on a constitutional referendum to…
Farewell Dick
On Wednesday, May 12, Dick Persson officially stepped down as Administrator of Central Coast Council after serving six months at the helm as Council set about clawing its way back…
Rezoning proposal threatens important community programs
An All Ability Bowls program and school and community bowling events are just some of the activities under threat with a proposed rezoning of Gosford City Bowling Club, says Women’s…
80 per cent of businesses have been impacted by the Council situation
Business NSW is calling on Central Coast Council to develop a Roadmap for Recovery to restore low confidence recorded by local business in the wake of the announcement that a…
Council property listed for sale
Community feedback on the list of proposed property sales by Central Coast Council to recover its financial situation is open until 5pm on Friday, May 28. The following list is…
Unnamed company awarded a $1.4M contract by Council
Central Coast Council has awarded a contract to an unnamed business to inspect and maintain Council’s fire protection systems and equipment. Council owns about 1,200 buildings and 350 of those…
Asset sales community consultation period extended
Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, has decided to extend the community consultation period on the proposed asset sales and reclassification list. He announced the time extension on Monday afternoon, May…
Prospective Umina Beach carpark sale raises local ire
Under Council’s list of proposed assets for sale, the Umina Beach carpark on West St has been identified as a key sell-off, and businesses are not happy. The 5,187-metre squared…