Interesting times ahead
I see that Geoff Mitchell is clearly bemoaning the electoral loss by the negative, dysfunctional and anti-progressive mob that steered the Central Coast into administration (CCN Forum 467). And so…
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Poor decision regarding LPP
Already the new Council is showing its colours, with the decision to increase the number of development application objections required to trigger a referral to the Local Planning Panel. The…
Constant disagreement at Council meeting
Having read the editorial in CCN on October 31 (CCN 462), I contacted the two journalists who were present at (the Council) meeting on October 29; I think we all…
A glimmer of hope for united local leadership
Editorial – This week’s first ordinary Council meeting offered a cautious sense of optimism for the Central Coast. Newly-elected councillors from Labor, Liberal, Team Central Coast and Independents came together…
Cannot justify spending for legal opinion
I read with interest your report on the first meeting of our new Council (CCN October 10). The proposal to use ratepayers’ funds to seek legal opinions when funds are…
Council Director resigns
Advertising for the position will take place in early 2025, says Council.
Council’s latest DA briefs
Forward planning for air show An application has been lodged with Central Coast Council for Paul Bennet Airshows to continue staging the annual air show at Central Coast Airport at…
Council needs to be accountable
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart, CEO David Farmer and senior staff do not provide the community with public services that are either of acceptable standards or that meet the…
Sale of land for $1 a joke
I refer to the article in the Coast Community News of March 9 about affordable rental housing at The Entrance. The Council has had to borrow large sums of money…
The Weekly News podcast 5@5
Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the first week of March 2023. Now in a new podcast format. In the bulletin, this week: Local skier wins world championship medalsCouncil’s Administrator…
Administrator’s “clarification ” is ridiculous
If the Council Administrator thinks that his “explanation” of the rate rises clarifies the matter or satisfies the community, he is naive indeed ( CCN 377). The idea that the…
An Analysis of Central Coast Council Under Administration
FORUM: – More than two years of Council under Administration have brought higher rates and worse services. There is little evidence of reforms to improve the efficiency, culture, or productivity…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the second week of October 2022. A selection of lead stories direct from the newsroom of Central Coast NEwspapers in Gosford. In the bulletin…
The clean-up begins
Once more the Central Coast is in clean-up mode, following a powerful east coast low which drenched the region last week. As rainfall eased this week, Central Coast Council swung…
Seawall folly
Forum Re: Council proceeds with seawall options for Wamberal Whoever fought against nature & won. Work with nature or lose. Those who choose to build on the sand will not…
The Weekly News 5@5
CNN’s Weekly News 5@5, June 10, 2022. The week’s lead stories from across the Central Coast: Council’s pothole battleThe PEP11 oil and gas permit cancellation to be challengedA new artificial…
Free workshops to help you teach someone to drive
Central Coast Council will help parents and supervisors tasked with teaching learner drivers by presenting two free workshops in June. The workshops, to be held Erina and Tuggerah libraries, will…
New LEP soon to be implemented
The consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) will soon be implemented, providing a consistent planning framework for the region and pathway towards a smoother process for development applications and…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, April 29, 2022. The week’s lead stories from across the region in a short audio/video format. This week: ANZAC day services are more popular…
Greens disappointed at Mangrove Mountain landfill decision
The Greens have expressed disappointment at the recent Land and Environment Court (LEC) decision on the Mangrove Mountain landfill. The judgement, handed down earlier this month, basically allows for Verde…