Administrator to hold a public forum ahead of Council meetings
The Administrator now in charge of Central Coast Council has opened his door to the public. Dick Persson has decided to hold open forums before each Council meeting – on…
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Opportunity for residents to shape future water pricing and security
Residents have been given the chance to help plan the region’s long-term water security and to have a say in how much they should be charged for water usage. Over…
Mountain biking debate set to sizzle over summer
The debate raging between mountain bike riders and others who love the bush is set to continue with Central Coast Council waiting until next year to put a discussion paper…
Copa resident calls out shoddy roadworks
Copacabana resident Hardy Albrecht is set to send Central Coast Council a repair bill for damage sustained to his car through what he describes as a poor repair job done…
How dare you Minister?
Forum – This began when an administrator from the government was given control of the Central Coast Council, mainly Gosford. The council was ordered to merge with Wyong Council which…
Council suspends apprentice and undergraduate programs
Central Coast Council’s apprentice and undergraduate programs for 2021 have been put on hold as a result of its financial crisis and $89M deficit. As part of its Business Recovery…
Hardys Bay development given green light
Alterations to a previously approved mixed-use development in Araluen Dr, Hardys Bay, have been given the green light by Central Coast Council. Approval was granted by Central Coast Council on…
Weekly Video News 5@5
The week’s lead Central Coast stories: Council administrator set to sell assets and borrows $50 million from undisclosed lender. Contentious Darkinjung development at Kariong questioned. Social housing project in Gosford…
Administrator accepts $50M loan from unnamed institution
Central Coast Council administrator Dick Persson has continued on with a councillor resolution to secure a $50M loan. Persson, installed by the State Government on October 30, called an extraordinary…
Council recommends refusal of The Hillview Farmstead as a function centre
Noise issues could herald the end of a wedding and function business at Wyong Creek. The Hillview Farmstead wants approval for the ongoing use of 1376 Yarramalong Rd as a…
No places for new apprentices at Council next year
Central Coast Council’s apprentice and undergraduate programs for 2021 have been put on hold as a result of its financial crisis and $89M deficit. As part of its Business Recovery…
13 new members to Council’s Access and Inclusion Reference Group
Central Coast Council has 13 new members to its Access and Inclusion Reference Group (AIRG) who will support Council to further improve accessibility and inclusion on the Coast. The AIRG…
Open community forums to take place before each council meeting
The Administrator in charge of Central Coast Council while councillors are suspended, has opened his door to the public. Dick Persson has decided to hold open community forums before each…
Big Chairs bigger mystery
It was supposed to be a community art project that the North could be proud of, but mystery now surrounds Central Coast Council’s Big Chair Paint Out. Held in the…
Study on Council’s role in providing trails for mountain bike riders available
The debate raging between mountain bike riders and others who love the bush is to continue with Central Coast Council waiting until next year to put a discussion paper on…
Council is drawing up a list of assets to sell
Central Coast Council is drawing up a list of assets worth more than $30M to sell, as it works through a list of strategies to address a growing deficit. Administrator,…
Unanimous Motion of No Confidence in Council CEO and Executive Leadership Team
Hundreds of United Services Union (USU) members at Central Coast Council depots have unanimously supported a Motion of No Confidence in Council Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy, and all members…
Submissions accepted on Draft Community Participation Plan
Central Coast Council is revising its Community Participation Plan, a plan that tells residents how to have their say on planning matters. The plan needs updating because the State Government…
Road repairs leave behind a serious hazard
Forum – I am quite disgusted by the poor performance of Central Coast Council in maintaining safe roads and their ability to spend money wisely when maintaining the roads. They…
Lists of accomplishments show poor understanding of responsibilities
Forum – It’s enlightening now to look back at the lists of accomplishments by our councillors, as they were published only a few weeks ago. Out of all of them,…