Clr Kyle MacGregor recounts achievements of Council’s first year
One of the 10 new faces to Central Coast Council in 2018, Clr Kyle MacGregor, said he believed two of the Council’s greatest achievements to date, were progressing the development…
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Council one of the first to invest in Green Tailored Deposit
Central Coast Council has been announced as one of the first investors in the world’s first Green Tailored Deposit to be certified by the internationally recognised Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI)….
Younger generation are going to cop the worst from climate change
Groups and individuals distributing misinformation about Central Coast Council’s imminent draft Climate Change strategy, are causing unnecessary fear, according to, John Asquith, Chair of the Community Environment Network (CEN). “For…
Coast in housing crisis: Vaughan
We have moved from housing stress to housing crisis on the Central Coast according to Central Coast Council’s Director of Connected Communities , Julie Vaughan. The need for more affordable…
Gosford MP calls for community support on landfill
Over 100 concerned community members braved torrential rain to express their concerns about the future of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill, at a community meeting on Wednesday, November 28. The Mangrove…
Council to close successful community garden
Central Coast Council has threatened to fine Booker Bay residents who have started a successful community garden on the nature strip. However the council says it is located on a…
Housing problem lies outside the boundaries of local government
[Forum] Margaret Johnson is incorrect in saying that “affordable homes are needed” (Wyong Regional Chronicle 152) to deal with the shelter problems of low-income households. Focusing on “affordable homes” misses…
Support sought to oppose the re-opening of the Mangrove Mountain landfill
Residents in the southern areas of the Central Coast have been asked to support a campaign to protect the region’s water supply by opposing the reopening of the Mangrove Mountain…
Capital works on schedule
Council is on-track to invest over $219 million in its capital works program, which spans the region’s road network, water and sewer services, the local environment , community facilities, and…
Council awarded $63 million with more to come
A report has been received by Central Coast Council on current and future grant funding submissions as unprecedented opportunities become available in the lead up to State and Federal elections….
Council is highest blood donor
Central Coast Council has topped local workplaces and is a national leader in donating lifesaving blood to the Red Cross’ appeal for urgently required blood and plasma. Council headed a…
Landfill leachate holding-sediment ponds built outside licensed area
A leachate holding pond and three sediment ponds were located outside the licensed area of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill, according to the Mountain Districts Association (MDA). MDA spokesperson, Stephen Goodwin,…
Council to shortlist potential sites for a wave park
A draft Tourism Opportunity Plan to be presented to Council in November, will consider opportunities for a wave park for the Central Coast. The plan will include a shortlist of…
Council’s concerns over Gosford planning seem to be sidelined
Mayor Jane Smith said she was extremely disappointed that the NSW Government did not appear to have taken on board many of the community’s concerns, and only a few of…
Adam Crouch calls for a Council dredging strategy
State Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch has urged Central Coast Council to adopt “a clear maintenance strategy” to keep the Ettalong channel open in a speech in State Parliament….
First elected Central Coast Council completes its first year
The very first elected Central Coast Council held its inaugural meeting 12 months ago, and is celebrating a number of significant achievements in an historic first year. Topping the list…
Busking welcomed but not on footpaths
A report has confirmed that Council encourages busking at a range of community locations, but this does not extend to footpaths within town centres. Council’s approach is outlined in the…
Asbestos regarded as low risk at Wamberal & Terrigal
Central Coast Council has confirmed it was digging test pits and undertaking air quality monitoring along Terrigal and Wamberal Beach with expert assistance on Wednesday, August 29. Council Unit Manager…
Koolewong boat ramp officially opened
The $1.48m revamped Koolewong boat ramp was officially opened on August 20, by Central Coast Council and Roads and Maritime Services. Council Acting Director Mr Boris Bolgoff said the upgrade…
Crown Land acquisition request principles finalised
The principles that will be used by Central Coast Council to decide whether or not to claim interest in parcels of Crown Land included in the NSW Government’s Crown Land…