Paul Street DA approved
Plans for a double-storey dual occupancy duplex on Paul Street, Umina Beach have been approved under delegation by Central Coast Council. In the proposal, Kurmond Homes, on behalf of the…
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Crouch defends Public Inquiry and its terms of reference
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has hit back at criticisms from the Labor Party over the terms of reference for the recently announced public inquiry into Central…
The Weekly News 5@5
Coast Community News 5@5, May 7. Community land up for grabs across the Coast, a debate over the inquiry into Council gets heated, New Council CEO says he’s in for the long haul, Tuggerah Lakes water quality report released, Mariners drew to Melbourne Victory, and a new play set to debut tonight at the Art House in Wyong.
Council fees and charges to rise
A local aircraft not being used as a business will see an increase to its landing fees at Warnervale Airport next financial year of 15 cents. A plane up to…
End of an era
The announcement that councillors will remain suspended as a public inquiry into Central Coast Council is launched marks the end of a 30 year career in civic life for Councillor…
Locals rally to save Council assets earmarked for sale on Peninsula
Meet Ziv Raz, Dylan Taylor, Max Raz and Ori Raz. Six years ago, as young boys, they banded together to fight to save the reserve at 83-85 Brisbane Ave, Umina,…
Peninsula assets on the block
Community land across the Peninsula – including green spaces, a retirement community and a sports oval – is set to be reclassified and sold off as part of Central Coast…
Free Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers workshop
A joint Central Coast Council and Transport for NSW initiative is helping parents and supervisors with the important task of teaching learner drivers, with two workshops set in coming weeks…
Council to develop a zero tolerance approach to dog attacks
Central Coast Council will develop a Responsible Pet Ownership Policy with a zero tolerance approach to dog attacks to clearly set community expectations of pet owners on the Central Coast….
Council receives major Public Works awards
It’s been a rough year for Central Coast Council, but recognition at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Engineering Excellence Awards has provided a note of positivity. The Council’s…
Inquiry’s terms of reference fall far short of what is required
Forum – The public inquiry announced by the Minister (“Public inquiry under section 438u of the Local Government Act 1993 into Central Coast Council”, CCC 236) falls far short of…
Politicians disagree with requested rate rise
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) will make a decision this month on whether the Council should have a 15 per cent rate rise – on top of harmonisation…
Council putting the cart before the horse
The Community Environment Network (CEN) says that selling off community land is not the best way to address Central Coast Council’s financial woes and is encouraging residents to provide feedback…
Community groups fight to save facilities listed for sale
The community has asked to see the Termite Report which Central Coast Council says shows the Norah Head Hall should be demolished. The community group fighting to save the sale…
New CEO, David Farmer, has his eyes firmly set on the future
As the State Government ordered public inquiry delves into the causes of Central Coast Council’s financial crisis, new CEO, David Farmer, has his eyes firmly set on the future. Farmer…
“Public Interest trumps democracy” – Minister for Local Government
Klass Woldring, spoke to CCN about the Minister’s decision and gave his thoughts on what this means for the future of democracy on the Central Coast.
NSW Government sleepwalking
Forum – Contrary to the views of Lucy Wicks, Adam Crouch and the Administrator, I am sure that the Liberal Party Central Coast Council amalgamation was a failure of their…
Terrigal Bowling Club off the list of Council asset sales
Terrigal Bowling Club is claiming a major victory for people power after the land on which it sits was removed from a list of sites proposed to be reclassified with…
Minister was unable to institute a judicial inquiry
Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, ruled out a judicial inquiry into the Council’s financial woes. A period of administration was instituted by Hancock in October 2020 for a three month…
Brewery and restaurant proposed for Halloran
Beerfarm, a company which already has a successful and environmentally sustainable brewery and paddock to plate style restaurant in Western Australia’s Margaret River region, is looking to set up a…