An inquiry won’t change the facts
Forum – For months now, we have all been reading about the predicament we find ourselves in with Central Coast Council. The money has gone. Money we didn’t have, is…
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Minister rules out ‘judicial’ inquiry
With a decision on the future of Central Coast Council expected to be handed down within days, Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, has ruled out a judicial inquiry into the…
Better uses for funding – Peninsula Chamber
With comments set to close on April 26 on Central Coast Council’s proposal to implement a shared zone along The Esplanade at Umina Beach, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has raised…
Relishing the Coast’s local produce
A new food festival is set to launch in Woy Woy next weekend as part of Central Coast Council’s bid to celebrate local produce and great food. The inaugural event…
Holstein calls time on 30 years of civic life
As Peninsula residents await a decision from Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock on the future of Central Coast Council, suspended Gosford West Ward councillor, Chris Holstein, has confirmed that he…
Library closure is inexplicable
Forum – I am writing to express my dismay at the proposed closure of The Entrance Public Library and Council Service Centre (Chronicle Apr 7). What is astounding is that…
After $100,000 in environmental reports and six years, airport trees are being trimmed
After years of controversy, tree trimming at the approach to the runway at Central Coast Airport at Warnervale has begun. The work is expected to be complete in about a…
Heritage Week celebrated
Central Coast Council is partnering with the Wyong Family History Group to deliver four guided heritage walking tours in the Wyong Town Centre. These tours will run between 11am and…
Scrutiny needed
Forum – Former Councillor Hogan’s recall of how basic accounting information had been withheld or controlled by Council staff (Chronicle pg1 Apr 14) should instigate questions on the role of…
Broken agreement cost ratepayers $1.5M
Administrator, Dick Persson, has confirmed that the cost to Central Coast Council to break its Warnervale airport agreement with Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) was less than $1.5M. Persson had asked…
Council should remain in administration – Persson
The Minister for Local Government should take whatever action is necessary to prevent the return of the suspended councillors, says Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson. He also wants the new…
The Weekly 5@5
Coast Video News 5@5 – April 16. The ‘must know’ local stories from across the Central Coast in a easy A/V format. Coming up this week: Administrator releases final reportTerrigal…
Council and the case of the missing line item
Suspended Central Coast councillor, Jillian Hogan, has revealed a line item was missing in the Council’s financial reports for a year. Hogan says a briefing from acting CEO Rik Hart…
Councillors should not return, says Administrator
The Minister for Local Government should take whatever action is necessary to prevent the return of the suspended Central Coast councillors, says Administrator Dick Persson. Persson wants to see the…
Youth Week activities announced
The theme for this year’s Youth Week is Together More Than Ever, with a wide range of events for young people to connect, build skills, showcase their talents, be inspired…
Unrestricted funds figure omitted from financial reports
A suspended councillor has revealed that a line item was missing in Central Coast Council’s financial reports for a year. Suspended Councillor, Jillian Hogan, says a briefing from Acting CEO,…
Workshop ideas to create bustling and vibrant town centres
Movers and shakers in the business and commercial sector will workshop ideas to create bustling and vibrant town centres through the turnaround of lost opportunities from empty spaces. A special…
New roundabout is a huge waste of money
Forum – Central Coast Council is going is to construct a roundabout on the corner of Ocean Pde and Boondilla Ave, The Entrance, which I think is a huge waste…
A big week for Council
New Chief Executive Officer, David Farmer, started work on the Coast on Monday, April 12, starting off a big week for Central Coast Council. He was welcomed by Parliamentary Secretary…
Waterways report detail to be used in Coastal Management Program
Tuggerah Lakes is in pretty good shape according to the 2019-20 Waterways Report Card, released by Central Coast Council on Tuesday, April 13. The report examines the ecological health of…