Dream on and keep talking
In regards to Coast Community News edition 180, re: The Planning Minister viewing the revitalisation of Gosford Township, my first reaction was: What a load of “Bunkam” in saying that Kibble Park has…
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Coastal Residents’ Association warns against going to Wamberal and Terrigal Beaches
The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Central Coast Council do not believe there is any need to close Wamberal or Terrigal Beaches, but, Mr Pat Aiken, from Coastal Residents’ Association, said his…
Council ‘not telling’ about compliance numbers
It is possible that no recent residential flats and multi-housing approvals issued by Central Coast Council on the [Woy Woy] Peninsula have complied with planning guidelines When asked, Central Coast…
Local community groups receive council grants
Council has awarded more than $48,000 to 16 local community groups as part of the Community Support Grant Program. Council’s Community support Grant provides support for the community to deliver activities which require a small amount…
Impasse remains over channel dredging
A meeting, held last Monday, March 19, between NSW Government and Central Coast Council representatives has failed to resolve the impasse over who is responsible for maintaining the navigation channels…
Council’s total operational income tops $723m
The auditor’s report for the first consolidated Central Coast Council financial statements will be presented at the next meeting on Monday, March 26. The report and financial statements for the…
1200 free reusable coffee cups distributed
Keep cups, 1,200 in total, have been distributed by Central Coast Council to local cafés, to provide to their customers, free of charge, in an effort to reduce single-use coffee…
Legal action of Mangrove Mountain Landfill under consideration
Acting CEO of Central Coast Council, Mr Brian Glendenning, has indicated it is likely, but not guaranteed, that Council will take further legal action against the operators of the Mangrove…
Recruitment company appointed
A recruitment company called Davidson has been appointed to assist the Central Coast Council to recruit a permanent General Manager. The appointment followed an Expression of Interest process, with three…
Coal mine approved despite risk to Coast’s drinking water supply
The Planning Assessment Commission has granted consent to the Wallarah 2 underground coal mine west of Wyong, subject to conditions, despite admitting that the location is sensitive to the Central…
Council CEO Brian Bell resigns
BREAKING: Central Coast Council’s interim CEO Brian Bell has resigned with effect at the end of January, citing personal health issues. The Council is now scrambling to replace the very…
Council launches innovative e-waste scheme
Central Coast Council has recently engaged with a new e-waste contractor, Toxfree, to maximise e-waste recycling and reduce the amount of electronics ending up in landfill. Thanks to state of…
Waterfront group asks Council to oppose development
The Save Woy Woy Waterfront group has called on Central Coast Council to oppose the redevelopment of Sporties at Woy Woy. It has asked the council to make a submission…
Twelve community consultation committees to be established
The new Central Coast Council was expected to reinstate up to 12 community consultation committees when it held its last ordinary meeting for the year on December 18. All committees…
Domestic violence provisions
Domestic violence provisions for Central Coast Council employees will be reviewed after the unanimous acceptance of a motion by Clr Jeff Sundstrom. “I am aware that there is a genuine…
Comments on key Council appointments needed correction
I refer to the article titled ‘Elected Councillors have yet to deal with several critical issues’, published on November 22, and need to correct a number of errors that are…
Mayoral minute calls for a new strategic approach
Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, wants a new strategic approach to the future development of the Gosford CBD that includes traffic management, transport and parking. To that end, she has…
Short Story Competition winners announced
The winners of the 2017 Central Coast Council Library Service annual Short Story Competition were announced at a well-attended awards ceremony, on Thursday, November 30. This is the second consecutive…
Council presents its annual report without audited financial statements
The naming of Gosford’s Leagues Club field as Council’s preferred site for the Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre, has been listed as an economic achievement in Central Coast Council’s…
Council’s first quarter business report shows increases in revenue and expenditure
The 2017-18 quarter one business report of the Central Coast Council included an operating surplus of $195.5 million, $32.1 million better than budgeted. A large surplus is not unusual for…