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…
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Order extended to halt Doyalson land clearing
The Community Environment Network (CEN) can confirm that the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has extended by 40 days its Stop Work Order halting any removal of native vegetation…
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 plan “concerning and unsustainable”: CEN
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has labelled the NSW Government’s Six Cities Region strategy “concerning and unsustainable”, in responding to the Discussion Paper now on public exhibition. CEN undertook a…
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)….
Govt steps in to stop land clearing at Doyalson
The Department of Planning and Environment has issued a Stop Work Order over a large tract of land at Doyalson following reports of unauthorised clearing in a conservation zone. A…
Breakfast with the birds at Central Coast Wetlands
The Community Environment Network (CEN) will host Breakfast with the Birds as part of the Lakes Festival at Central Coast Wetlands on November 5. CEN’s Waterwatch coordinator, Rachael Kneeves, said…
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…
Free community day as part of Love Trees, Love COSS festival
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has reminded residents that its two-day Love Trees, Love COSS festival will see a Community Day on Saturday, September 17, featuring more than 30 stalls,…
CEN celebrates 25th anniversary with photography competition
The Community Environment Network (CEN) turns 25 this year and to kick start the celebrations chose World Environment Day (June 5) to announce its #Reconnect amateur photography and short film…
CEN lists Central Coast Council’s environmental “fails”
As the community waits for the outcome of the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council and a decision on whether or not there will be local government election this year,…
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…
Environmental work recognised in local BAT awards
Woy Woy Bay resident, Louis O’Neill, has been named winner of the Best 12th Man Award in the Community Environment Network’s (CEN) annual BAT Awards. Deputy Chair of CEN, John…
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….
Patonga waterfront declared micro-plastic free
The beach at Patonga was declared microplastic free by Patonga and Pearl Beach residents who recently became citizen scientists for a day. The Community Environment Network (CEN) held a citizen…
Unchecked variations to minimum lot sizes are contentious
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called for audits and penalties to stop excessive development variations through over use of Clause 4.6 of the Standard Instrument Local Environment Plan (LEP)….
Pollution data and health records need to be integrated
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has urged the NSW Government to integrate National Pollution Inventory (NPI) data with known rates of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) on the Central Coast…
Council putting the cart before the horse
The Community Environment Network (CEN) says that selling off community land is not the best way to address Central Coast Council’s financial woes and is encouraging residents to provide feedback…
A case for Council-sanctioned bike trails
Forum – I am writing in response to the media release published in issue 286 “CEN calls for mountain biking study to be put on ice”. I found the comments…
CEN calls for mountain biking study to be put on ice
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called on Central Coast Council to stop spending money on “unnecessary ventures” like the development of mountain bike facilities and fulfil its legal responsibilities…