Next phase of Council staff restructure underway
The next stage in the proposed organisation and staff restructure at Central Coast Council has been released to staff and it has cast uncertainty among the workforce that there could…
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The Weekly News 5@5
This is Coast Community News 5@5 March 12, 2021. Topics this week: Central Coast Council Administrator Strikes – Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch Strikes Back – and the Administrator Returns…
Why doesn’t council make money by redeveloping its own building?
Forum – I write regarding the future of 49 Mann St Gosford (Gosford Council chambers). This building is soundly built, designed by local firm Grenfell Frazer and could easily be…
Murphy refutes Administrator’s claims over released emails
Documents that sacked CEO Gary Murphy requested months ago in a bid to prove his innocence have been released by Central Coast Council Administrator Dick Persson. Persson announced at the…
No money for Wamberal Beach erosion fix – Administrator
Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, says Council has no money for any of the erosion mitigation works proposed for Wamberal Beach. He was responding to a resident who spoke…
Administrator lets fly
State Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, has come under fire from Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, during a speech that also targeted former Mayor Jane Smith and sacked CEO Gary…
Current financial crisis due to a combination of factors
Forum – Just like most aircraft crashes, it is a combination of factors. As a former council employee, I consider the contributory factors for the current financial crisis are as…
We need more than a picayune tinkering with a system
Forum – Labor and The Greens need to get a life, instead of rabbitting on about the Council merger (Chronicle ps 3,4 5 Mar 3) which is a done deal…
Copa Men’s Shed plans on hold
Plans to build a Men’s Shed at Copacabana in January were dealt a blow when Central Coast Council refused to allow any construction to begin until the project is fully…
Council coverage appreciated
Forum – Thank you so much for the balanced editorials and reporting of this Council mess. Now the former CEO has joined the circus, blaming anyone who stands still. (Chronicle…
CEN asks residents to put biodiversity before bikes
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is urging residents to put biodiversity before bikes by making a submission against Central Coast Council’s plans for a full-blown Mountain Bike Strategy. CEN spokesperson…
New planning policy aims to create more liveable spaces
A new planning policy being proposed by the State Government could have major design impacts for the Central Coast. Central Coast Council will look into how the new policy proposed…
Referendum on the reduction of councillors to be held
Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, has announced that Council has resolved to hold a Constitutional Referendum on the reduction of councillors from 15 to nine. The referendum will be held…
Charges should be waived
Forum – Congratulations to all involved in this year’s wonderful Australia Day Ceremony at Wagstaffe Square. This has become one of the most outstanding and iconic events of the year…
Another vote for a judicial enquiry
Forum – There is nothing like an increase in rates to stir up the silent majority, including myself. Over 10,000 did the online survey, another 15,000 are signing an e-petition…
Weekly News 5@5
The ‘must know’ stories from across the Central Coast. This week: Facebook ban reversed, E-petition reaches over 20,000 signatures, 42% rate rise for some possible, Premier visits Coast, nurses appeal,…
Council debt reduced by $107M
Central Coast Council’s total actual debt is now down to $458M, it has been revealed. Administrator, Dick Persson, had forecasted a $565M debt in his 30 day report last December…
NSW Government not to blame for Council’s situation
Forum – Kevin Humphrey’s contention (Chronicle Forum p15 Feb 17) that “the present financial condition (of the Council) is a direct result of the amalgamation” of the previous Gosford and…
Judicial Inquiry needed
Forum – There is nothing like an increase in rates to stir up the silent majority, including myself. More than 10,000 people did the online survey, another 15,000 (so far)…
Where is the cost-benefit analysis on a desal plant?
Forum – The last thing that we need is a desalination plant as the centrepiece of our water-management strategy (CCN 279). Such an installation would involve a huge capital cost,…