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…
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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…
Community facility managers meet to discuss inequitable council demands
A community meeting was held at Kariong on Monday, November 13, to discuss concerns about Council occupancy and charges for community facilities. Tumbi Umbi resident, Mr Kevin Armstrong, chaired the…
Demolition work constantly delayed by asbestos removal
Central Coast’s Deputy Mayor, Clr Chris Holstein, wants Council staff to explain why the demolition of the Waterside development site that spans Gosford’s Baker St, Mann St and Georgiana Terrace…
Studiosity provides free additional help for students
Central Coast Council Libraries are assisting students to get through the gruelling last weeks of 2017 exams and assessments with the homework help service called Studiosity. Previously known as YourTutor,…
Government rejects call for Commission of Inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain Landfill
The NSW Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage, Ms Penny Sharpe, has committed to holding a Commission of Inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain Landfill if a Labor Government was elected…
College students to be part of regional council meeting
Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus will be part of their own regional council meeting when Central Coast Council holds its annual Future Council meeting. Run with the…
Objectors believe they will be disadvantaged
A group of Booker Bay residents believe they will be significantly disadvantaged by a council policy that is likely to prevent them having a planning proposal dealt with at a…
Councillors selected for additional roles
Councillors have been chosen as members of the Grants and Sponsorship Review Panel and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee of the Central Coast Council. At the ordinary meeting of…
The Mayor and her deputy in the spotlight
Newly elected Mayor of the Central Coast Jane Smith and her deputy Chris Holstein braved the spotlight on Friday, in revealing video interviews with Jackie Pearson. Jane talks of her…
Harris welcomes new Council and calls for improved transparency
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, congratulated the new Mayor of the Central Coast and called for immediate action to improve transparency for ratepayers. “An independent panel…
New council CEO takes control
Central Coast Council’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Rob Noble, officially stepped out of the position on Wednesday, September 20, handing over the reins to new CEO, Mr Brian Bell….
Jane Smith elected as first Mayor for the Central Coast Council
Councillor Jane Smith has been elected in an open ballot as the first Mayor to represent the combined Central Coast Council. Four Councillors nominated for the office including Clr Smith,…
Jane Smith first Central Coast Mayor
Independent councillor Jane Smith has been elected the Mayor of the new Central Coast Council this evening in a close contest with councillor Doug Vincent of the Labor party. In…
Newly-elected Central Coast Councillors ready to take the challenge
The results of the first election for the Central Coast Council were declared at around 3:00pm on Friday, September 15. The 15 newly-elected Central Coast Councillors will formally take an…
Central Coast Election Wrap Video News
The first Central Coast council elections are throwing up some interesting constellations of councillors.Who’s in and who’s out? Interviews with councillors and analysis from journalist Jackie Pearson and guests. Part…