New pathways for North Avoca
Central Coast Council has completed the North Avoca Paths project, delivering an improved and safer network of footpaths for pedestrians between three streets in the suburb. The project, delivered over…
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Rate peg methodology set to change
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has made major changes to the methodology used to calculate the rate peg. The new formula will take effect in the 2024-25 financial…
Council joins in SWIMSAFER Week
Central Coast Council is set to participate in Swim Australia’s SWIMSAFER Week from November 20-26. The week is dedicated to promoting the essential skills of swimming for children as part…
Does the Central Coast need a local democracy?
EDITORIAL: This week Council Administrator Rik Hart and CEO David Farmer attended the NSW Local Government Conference in Parramatta. Here they mixed with mayors and councillors from across the state…
Kincumber bus shelter to be replaced
A bus stop shelter on Avoca Dr opposite Kincumber shops which was recently removed by Central Coast Council will be replaced as soon as possible. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid…
Call for urgent fix on dangerous Glenrock Pde
Koolewong and Point Clare/Tascott Progress Association is ramping up calls for a major fix for Glenrock Pde at Tascott after President Ken Janson was involved in a car accident in…
Little Terns are coming back to nest
As the Little Terns start to arrive at Karagi Point, The Entrance North, to begin nesting, Central Coast Council has issued a reminder about how residents and visitors can help…
Be quick and have a say on land rezoning proposal
In the wake of community reaction to its draft Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal, Central Coast Council has extended the exhibition period until November 15, with the Community Environment Network…
Three golds for Coast at state tourism awards
Three Central Coast businesses have taken gold in their categories at the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards for 2023. Held on November 8 at the White Bay Cruise Terminal Sydney, the…
Bateau Bay stairs to be rebuilt
In a major win for the community, the stairs from Bateau Bay Rd to Blue Lagoon Reserve are to be replaced. Central Coast Council said the new stairs would be…
Administrator heads to local government conference
Central Coast Council is not alone in its concerns about a number of issues that affect its financial position. Administrator Rik Hart will attend the NSW Local Government Conference next…
Council debt continues to shrink
The debt continues to reduce at Central Coast Council with the end of financial year figures for 2022-23 showing a combined long-term borrowings and short term loans totalling $285.6M. This…
Fireworks return to Gosford on New Year’s Eve
Fireworks are set to return to the Gosford waterfront on New Year’s Eve, along with market stalls, live music and children’s entertainment. The fireworks were a regular fixture at Gosford…
Planning panel to decide fate of Umina development
The fate of a $1.095M multi-dwelling housing development proposed for 8 Priestman Ave, Umina, will be decided by the Local Planning Panel at its November 9 meeting. The proposal, to…
Sewage discharge in Terrigal Lagoon
Sewage discharge into Terrigal Lagoon has occurred as a result of an electrical failure at a sewerage pump station and the public has been warned to avoid all contact with…
Challenges of greening the Peninsula
Central Coast Council has told a Parliamentary Inquiry that one of the challenges of addressing heat stress in established suburbs through tree planting is the lack of public space to…
Council on lookout for group to manage Toukley tennis complex
Central Coast Council is calling for community focused not-for-profit groups to register their interest in managing the day-to-day operations and activation of Toukley Tennis Complex. The complex is a four-court…
Council finances are looking good
Total ordinary rates collected by Central Coast Council last financial year amounted to almost $200M. Water and sewer rates and charges brought in another $184M and user fees and charges…
Council to acquire Peats Ridge land
Central Coast Council is set to acquire portions of two private parcels of land at Peats Ridge for road reserve. The existing Council road formation encroaches on 71 and 93…
Council frustrated by lack of biodiversity guidelines
Central Coast Council has outlined its frustrations over DA refusals made on environmental grounds being overturned by the State Government in a submission to a NSW Parliamentary Committee. It cited…