Council faces serious, immediate financial situation
Central Coast Council has advised the Office of Local Government that it is in a serious financial situation and faces “an immediate and serious liquidity issue” but has refused to…
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Council releases draft Skatepark Action Plan
The Central Coast is to become home to four high quality competition-grade skateparks in all corners of the region, following the endorsement of a draft Skatepark Action Plan, consolidating former…
Splash area opened at pool complex
A $1 million splash area has opened at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. Called a “water play park” by Central Coast Council, “it combines water-based play and education and has an…
Water play park opens at Peninsula Leisure Centre
Coast residents can splash their way into spring at the new state-of-the-art Water Play Park at the Peninsula Leisure Centre (PLC). The $1M interactive water-based play and education space is…
Mariners’ crisis meeting held
Football – Central Coast Council has confirmed its support for the Central Coast Mariners following a crisis meeting with the beleaguered club on September 29. The meeting brought together key…
Library Service unveils new look Spring School Holiday program
Central Coast Council Library Service has unveiled its new look Spring School Holiday program, with a range of fun online and at home activities on offer. With no in-branch activities…
Have you been Discovered?
The search to find the coast’s next big voice is poised to begin once again with the return of Central Coast Council’s Discovered program. A professional development program for local…
Land owner wins appeal but still has more court battles left
Central Coast Council and a Warnervale land owner face a third round in the Land and Environment Court over a development application to clear land at 130-134 Sparks Rd. At…
What have you done for us lately Councillor?
Councillors list their most significant achievements in the past three years? If it weren’t for the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, Central Coast voters would have been headed to the…
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.
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,…