Viva la anti-plastics revolution
[FORUM] After viewing the ABC Four Corners episode “Plastic Wars” (August 10) with mounting anger and embarrassment, I hereby announce I am now a plastics recycling apostate.
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Central Coast Council recognised for Waterways Report Card
Central Coast Council has taken out a top honour at this year’s RH Dougherty Awards for its innovative Central Coast Waterways Report Card. The annual Awards, established in 1981 by…
Libraries are much more than books
[Forum] I write in support of the forward thinking proposal to build a regional library in Gosford. Modern libraries are about much more than books. They are resource centres, study…
Debt and deficits
[Forum] And we are supposed to be surprised; no way; but yes, it was to be expected; the Central Coast Council running up a huge multi million dollar debt. And…
Councillor explains his absence from three meetings
A councillor for the Gosford West ward, which includes the Peninsula, has explained his absence from the July 27 council meeting after missing two previous meetings council meetings. Cr Troy…
Comment sought on Umina intersection upgrade plans
Central Coast Council is seeking comment on a planned upgrade of the intersection of Hobart and Melbourne Aves, Umina Beach. It will include the reconstruction of Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide…
Council’s VendorPanel Marketplace to support local procurement
Central Coast Council is making it easier for local businesses to supply it with products and services.
Let’s paint the town red
Visual artists and creative groups are being asked to share their ideas about adding some flair to vacant spaces in town centres around the Central Coast. Central Coast Council is…
COVID-19 and amalgamation drive Council deeper into deficit
Central Coast Council will increase fees and charges, shelve capital works projects and borrow up to $50M as it tries to navigate the impact of COVID-19 and high amalgamation costs….
Council amalgamation has cost $49M to date
It has cost Central Coast Council almost $39M more to amalgamate on top of the $10M it got from the NSW Government’s implementation fund. The costs were an estimation given…
Councillors agree on altered meeting arrangements
Councillor attendance at council briefings that aren’t confidential will now be allowed remotely, after Central Coast councillors agreed to the change at their council meeting on June 22. Deputy Mayor,…
Councillors decide to attend briefings remotely
Councillors may attend council briefings remotely when they are not confidential, the Council decided at its meeting on June 22. A report showing the councillors’ attendance at council briefings was…
Community events granted $42,000
Community events including festivals on the Peninsula have been allocated about $42,000 in the latest round of Central Coast Council’s grants program. Other grants brought the total for the Peninsula…
Roads receive $1.4 million in government funding
Road works on the Peninsula totalling $1.4 million have received State and Federal funding. Almost $1 million of this will be spent in Woy Woy Rd. The road pavement will…
Weekly Video News 5@5
5@5_26 June 2020 – The latest news from around the Central Coast. Council Rates Rise – Darkinjung Development pushback – More mountain bike clashes – Malcolm Brooks passes – Women’s…
2.6 percent rate rise adopted
Councillors at their ordinary general meeting on June 22, voted to apply the 2.6 percent rate rise allowed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal. Rate notices will include an…
Council election date set
A date for the next Central Coast Council election has been set for September 4, 2021. It was announced by the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, on Friday, June…
An interview with Deputy Mayor Jane Smith
[Gosford] Deputy Mayor of the Central Coast Jane Smith talks to Coast Community News about a range of significant planning and economic changes across the region. The discussions ranged from;…
Economic strategy to be open for public comment
Central Coast Council will open its Draft Economic Development Strategy 2020-2040 and its Economic Recovery and Resilience Framework for public comment. The draft strategy includes a list of “priority actions”…
Strategic plan … or weasel words and twaddle?
Central Coast Council’s recently released draft Local Strategic Planning Statement is a tragic reflection of what has become of our state and local planning systems. Systems which are so important…