Community Environment Network


CEN calls for protection of wetlands

With World Wetlands Day being celebrated on February 2, the Community Environment Network (CEN) has described Central Coast Council’s track record on protecting local wetlands as “shameful”. The CEN has…


Have your say on plan for community land

The Community Environment Network (CEN) is urging all residents to take a close look at Central Coast Council’s Draft Plan of Management (PoM) for community land and have a say….



Fix Gosford CBD before developing waterfront

With submissions now closed on Central Coast Council’s ambitious plan to revitalise the Gosford waterfront, two large community groups have slammed the proposal as premature and are pushing for the…



CEN recognises the quiet achievers

The Community Environment Network has recognised the “quiet achievers” who work to protect the sustainability and environment of the Central Coast at its 2022 Be A Team (BAT) Awards. Ann…



Pave paradise, put up a parking lot

Plans to remove sand dune vegetation at Umina Beach as part of the Peninsula Recreation Active Lifestyle Project have raised the ire of environmental groups, with Ettymalong Landcare Group labelling…



Six Cities consultation too rushed, says CEN

The public consultation on the Six Cities Region Discussion Paper has been a political sham, lacking substance and devoid of any real community engagement, says the Community Environment Network (CEN)….




CEN calls for a freeze on asset sales

The Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling on Central Coast Council to put a stop to its asset sales program, with sales to date having already exceeded the original target…





Celebrate wetlands with the birds

The Community Environment Network (CEN) is inviting Central Coast residents to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2022 by attending ‘Breakfast with the Birds’. This popular annual event will be held at…



Environment Network seeks to correct public record

The Community Environment Network (CEN) has written to Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch seeking to correct misinformation put forward about CEN’s operations and intentions during the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council….