Staff recommends against Junkastic Park-style tip shop
With the possible permanent closure of Kincumber tip on the agenda at the February 3 meeting, Council staff have said a return of a tip shop like Junkastic Park is…
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Government review of senior council staff wages
The NSW Government is currently undertaking a review of general manager and senior staff contracts within councils to ensure value for money for ratepayers. Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock,…
Ratepayers should not bear burden
Forum – When I began getting my rates notices, I noticed I was paying for non-existent storm water drainage. I went to the Council and they said “Oh that’s for…
Weekly News 5@5
Hi I am Jacinta and this is Coast Community News 5@5 January 22 thanks for tuning in. Coming up; Acting Council CEO Ric Hart speaks out Council crisis, the Coastal Twist…
Litter in creek causes concern
Woy Woy residents will be keeping a close eye on a drainage channel adjacent to Peninsula Leisure Centre which was cleared of litter and an abandoned shopping trolley following requests…
‘The last thing we need’ – Peninsula Chamber
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce says a rate rise is “the last thing” the Coast needs, as Central Coast Council invites residents to have their say on a proposed rise of…
Interest must be paid on restored misappropriated funds
Forum – I am extremely concerned about the interim General Manager’s (Rik Hart) recent comment regarding the repayment of the misappropriated reserve funds. (Chronicle p5 Dec 16) He said: “This…
Local MP mows median strip
The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said he couldn’t take the unkept appearance of Long Jetty any more, so he got out his own lawn mower. “At this time of year…
Aircraft Landing Area or Airport?
FORUM I read with interest Jane Smith’s “Advertorial” in your December 11 issue. I think a number of issues she raised are in need of clarification. The disclaimer of her…
Litany of errors date back to 2016
A specialist accounting firm that works with councils appears to have shed more light on the cause of Central Coast Council’s financial woes. LG Solutions looked at Council’s publicly available…
Council declares war on graffiti
Central Coast Council is declaring a war on graffiti this summer, with a new region-wide strategy adopted, and appeals to residents to play their part. The Central Coast Graffiti Management…
Legislation unveiled to update the way council rates are charged
A new environmental land rate category and more flexible residential, business and farmland categories are among plans to update the way council rates are charged. Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock,…
Weekly Video News 5@5
Central Coast News, Dec 18, 2020: This week’s top news stories…updates and warnings for the Northern Beaches Covid cluster, Administrator Dick Persson announces a proposed rate rise of 15 per…
Unauthorised outdoor dog kennels approved in secret
A dog boarding, training and breeding business, operating without consent at Palm Grove and strongly opposed by neighbours, was approved behind closed doors by Central Coast Local Planning Panel on…
Central Coast is the dog attack capital of NSW again
As the Central Coast looks on track to record its fourth straight year as the worst LGA in the state for dog attacks, Hamlyn Terrace’s Judi Roxburgh is demanding that…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly News: With only 15 days to Christmas, here are the top stories for this week. council declares it has been misled by auditors, MPs and community groups…
Draft CCLEP and CCDCP on the agenda for next meeting
After years of work, and numerous Council resolutions, the draft Central Coast Local Environment Plan (CCLEP) and Development Control Plan (CCDCP) have their best chance yet of being adopted by…
Pearl Beach PA concerned over development and access
Pearl Beach Progress Association is just a little frustrated over a raft of concerns which have gone unaddressed, some for years. Members of the association hosted a visit by Central…
Which Minister?
Forum – While one can sympathize with the feelings of Carol Hale (“How dare you Minister?”, CCN 268), I’m afraid she has got herself rather muddled over the Minister’s role…
Stage two of Council’s Business Recovery Plan is underway
Stage two is underway in Central Coast Council’s Business Recovery Plan, previously called the 100-Day Recovery Action Plan. Council’s focus continues to be on reducing expenditure, arranging financing, raising additional…