Quality of road repairs questioned
Chittaway Bay resident, Paul Pennings, has labelled Central Coast Council’s approach to maintaining safe roads and its ability to spend money wisely as “poor performance”. “They have been using a…
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State Government needs to implement guidelines to help councils
Forum – I wrote to Central Coast Council on June 29 and Chronicle (Forum July 15), voicing my concern over the possible inequality of charges levies against the two former…
What needs to be hidden?
Forum – I read that Central Coast Council has borrowed $50M and the terms of the loan are confidential. Interesting. Council’s poor management leads to massive debt that WE will…
More vandalism of native flora on Pretty Beach Dog Track
Central Coast Council is investigating a clump of damaged native vines discovered along the Pretty Beach dog track by volunteers of the Pretty Beach Bushcare group. The group, who are…
Planning Panel rejects Council’s development proposal again
A twin tower mixed use development on the Short St car park site at The Entrance has been refused by the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel. The proposal was…
Airport costs to Council could be zero
Forum – I write in reply to Susan Wynn’s Forum comments (Chronicle Nov 4) that “it is interesting that the NSW Government is pushing ahead with the repeal of the…
Administrator Persson takes a familiarisation tour
Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, has commenced site visits with senior staff to ensure that he understands local issues across the Coast, starting in the northern suburbs on Tuesday,…
Mast monument, lagoon trail and clifftop walk … Council wants your feedback
The HMAS Adelaide mast monument at Terrigal, a planned walking trail around Terrigal lagoon and concept designs for the Winney Bay clifftop walk are just three of 10 projects on…
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…
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…