Big Chair art installations at Woy Woy and Umina Beach
The Peninsula is set to receive two new interactive art installations this week as a nod to the unique identity of the area. The two Big Chair installations will be…
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Capital works cutbacks begin
A $3.2M upgrade of the air-handling system at Peninsula Leisure Centre will be delayed for a year as Central Coast Council defers, cancels or cuts back dozens of capital works…
Water main problem sparks tension
A long-term water main problem in Hardy’s Bay has yet to be resolved, sparking tension between local community groups and Central Coast Council. The replacement of the water main in…
Selling admin building good sense
Forum – One of the few positives arising from the shambles created by our Council is that, to realize some spending money, the Administrator might be forced to get rid…
Council’s financial situation explained
Central Coast Council is looking for a response from their auditors about the advice that they provided when reporting on restricted funds. It appears this might have led Council to…
Wage costs were lower because of unfilled vacancies
The State Government’s Fit For The Future program might have meant that councils, including Central Coast Council, tried to improve their positions to meet the criteria set out in the…
Unauthorised activity and non-compliance is rewarded yet again
Forum – I am one of a large group of residents at Palm Grove and the surrounding area who have objected, and continue to object strongly, to an unauthorised dog…
Rate rise has now risen to a proposed 15 percent
About two dozen people outside Wyong Chambers protesting about a rate rise were the first to hear the news, and it wasn’t good, that the proposed rate rise of 10…
The end of an era for youth services hub
After 20 years, tenants in the Gosford Parkside building are having to relocate to make way for the construction of Central Coast Council’s Gosford Regional Library. Five organisations make up…
Armidale shows solidarity with Coast ratepayers
Irate Armidale residents have offered support to the Central Coast, setting up a Facebook page for Coasties to campaign – like Armidale – against a rate rise. The Facebook page…
Neglect of pocket communities
Forum – One must applaud the decision to place Central Coast Council under administration. Suspension (of councillors) by the Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock was a necessary action on…
A new Gwandalan Town Square and Village Green proposed
It is only early stages, but the way looks clear to start planning a new Gwandalan Town Square and Village Green to cater for the growing population from new land…
Waste levy funds collected are not being reinvested
Central Coast Council is calling for waste levy funds collected by the State Government to be reinvestment into the local government area (LGA). A Council spokesperson said the LGA was…
Hospitality businesses encouraged to expand outdoor dining
Outdoor living is a big part of the culture on the Central Coast, and where appropriate, local hospitality businesses are being encouraged to expand their dining area and take it…
Ratepayers are losing their assets
Forum – So, the end game is in the open, Council assets are for sale. (Chronicle p1 Dec 2 “Many Council assets listed for sale”) Mr Murphy was, it seems,…
Violated, abused and somewhat vindicated
Forum – Violated, abused and somewhat vindicated are my feelings towards Central Coast Council after many years of trying to support the Coast on environmental, disability and social issues. Violated…
Council has a $565M debt
Central Coast Council has a $565M debt, it was announced on Wednesday, December 2, when interim Administrator, Dick Persson, delivered his 30-day report on Council’s financial crisis. The debt includes…
Safety concerns over closed footbridge
Narara resident, Bruce McRae, is concerned for children’s safety after a footbridge between Hanlan St North and Hanlan St South was closed by Council, forcing people to now walk a…
Who will implement recommended actions?
Forum – Let’s face the facts; the selected administrator is only going to change the icing on the cake. He is not intending to create a new cake with all…
Council meetings to alternate between Wyong and Gosford
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the return of Central Coast Council meetings to the Gosford chambers after months of “disconnect with southern ratepayers”. Administrator Dick Persson announced meetings…