Council trust changes on hold
Councillors were asked to act as trustees for a trust that has no audited documents. Mayor Jane Smith deferred a vote to adopt amended terms of reference for two trusts of…
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Councillors reluctantly pass 2018-19 budget
Central Coast Council narrowly avoided a Washington DC-style fiscal shut down when several Councillors moved to reject the 2018-19 delivery program, operational plan and resourcing strategy recommended for adoption by…
First ever Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast adopted
The first ever Community Strategic Plan for the region, titled ‘One–Central Coast’ was adopted by Central Coast Council, when it met on June 25. The plan represents the culmination of…
Council’s insurer refuses liability for water damage
[Empire Bay] Central Coast Council’s insurance company has refused to accept liability for damage to an Empire Bay home and its contents as the result of a burst water main….
Unannounced urgency motion embarrasses Mayor
Independent Councillor for Budgewoi, Clr Greg Best, wants his fellow Councillors and Mayor Jane Smith to attend a workshop entitled, Chairing and Effective Meeting procedures. When Council met on June…
Cafes and council promote reusable coffee cups
Four cafes on the Peninsula have partnered with Central Coast Council to promote the use of reusable coffee cups. The Council has identified disposable coffee cups as a major contributor…
Rate rise and tiny surplus in historic Council budget
Residents and ratepayers have one month to comment on a draft of the historic first combined Central Coast Council Delivery Program and Operational Plan for the 2018-19 financial year. The…
Wearing lifejackets while rock fishing highly recommended
Central Coast Council welcomed the NSW Government’s initiative to increase safety for rock fishing through legislation which gives them the option the opt-in to making it mandatory to wear lifejackets…
Community Strategic Plan is Council’s most important plan
Council has released the findings of the second round of engagement to develop the Coast’s first combined Community Strategic Plan (CSP), with 91 per cent of survey respondents saying they…
Flying fox management strategy on exhibition
A flying fox management strategy for the Central Coast will be the subject of a 28-day community consultation before it is finalised and adopted. The strategy has been prepared to…
Additional dwelling approvals surge
Central Coast Council’s quarterly report into the activities of the Development Assessment (DA) and Environment and Certification Units reveal that 6,181 additional dwellings had received approval since the commencement of…
Council’s total operational income tops $723m
The auditor’s report for the first consolidated Central Coast Council financial statements will be presented at the next meeting on Monday, March 26. The report and financial statements for the…
Legal action initiated against Councillors & community members
Former Wyong Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, has initiated legal action against several Central Coast Councillors and community members for alleged defamation. “I am not saying it is not true,” Mr…
Council grants six non-complying DAs in three months
Central Coast Council has admitted it approved six development applications on and around the Peninsula between October and December that didn’t comply with development standards. On October 18, Council approved…
Council resolves to call for an urgent halt to seismic blasting
Representations will be made by Central Coast Council to the Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy, Mr Josh Frydenberg, about the permission granted to Asset Energy to conduct underwater…
Water tanks installed to assist fire fighting in rural locations
Central Coast Council has installed water tanks in strategic rural locations across the region to help better serve the community during the fire season. Council Director, Assets, Infrastructure and Business,…
NSW Upper House member weighs in on objections debate
Member of the Legislative Council, Mr Taylor Martin, is calling on the Central Coast Council to reverse its decision which would see only 15 objections needed to be received for…
Council launches innovative e-waste scheme
Central Coast Council has recently engaged with a new e-waste contractor, Toxfree, to maximise e-waste recycling and reduce the amount of electronics ending up in landfill. Thanks to state of…
General manager will replace chief executive officer
Central Coast Council is to replace its chief executive officer with a general manager. The Central Coast Council has called for Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified agencies to undertake…
Council seeks report on asbestos disposal
Central Coast Council chief Mr Brian Bell has been asked to report on best practice for asbestos disposal, amid calls for a tip fee waiver for small amounts and for…