Bureaucratic waffle and pettifogging on garden
[Forum]We have a Council that can’t deal with any of the crucial issues facing the city but can find time to harass and threaten community-group members trying to make some…
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Lack of affordable housing issue is far beyond Local Government
[Forum] As I have previously pointed out, Kathy Smith, in her letter, ‘We need to support Affordable Housing Strategy’ (edition 153), starts from the fundamentally wrong positions, that the problem of…
Budgewoi Ward omitted from Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan
[Forum] It is becoming blatantly obvious that the new Central Coast Council has not changed its ways since the amalgamation. Once again, the Budgewoi Ward does not get a mention,…
Copacabana resident unhappy with closed shop committee
[Forum] As a long term resident of Copacabana, and an original 5 Lands walker, it is with great distress that I have observed a wonderful low key community based idea…
Many good reasons why landfill should be rejected
[Forum] I am a Wamberal resident potentially affected by the proposed expansion of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill, and I have sent the following to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). I oppose…
We need to support Affordable Housing Strategy
[Forum] Thank you for the excellent coverage that you have given the Public Exhibition of the Council’s Draft Strategy on Affordable and Alternative Housing. Council is providing many ways that local…
Council needs to take care of the little things
[Forum] There has been an abandoned vehicle in Beane St, where I reside and am a property owner, between Hills and Gertrude Sts, Gosford, which has been there since July. I…
Stop stage 2 of Winney Bay destruction
[Forum] Winney Bay Reserve, Copacabana , may not be part of your backyard, but it is part of Australia’s heritage, indeed part of our world, and as such, it deserves respect…
Recycling needs to be made compulsory
[Forum] It appears to me that mankind has no choice but to compulsorily recycle all we can. According to the world’s scientists, we only have 30 years of resources left…
Disabled passengers have to fend for themselves
[Forum] According to Red Bus, I don’t know about Busways, the driver is not obliged to assist a disabled passenger board the bus, and in fact is not allowed to leave…
Proposal to increase Woy Woy density is appalling
[Forum] Many residents have great concern about the appalling proposal to increase the building density of Woy Woy, alone in all of this huge area of Central Coast. The proposal…
Civic facilities needed for socially-aware community
[Forum] Rod Fountain asks (“Common sense and beer budget should prevail”, Peninsula News edition 456) why we need a performing arts centre, a stadium and other civic facilities when basic…
Affordable homes called for
[Forum] Considering the detailed research and published documentation on homelessness carried out by the Central Coast Council; it’s hard to believe that some people are unable to accept the reality…
Funding for each of Wyong High’s 723 students
[Forum] Education is too important to be hijacked by politics and spin. The fact is that there are no cuts in Commonwealth school funding, in fact there are year-on-year increases. The…
If you wish to progress, you need to be progressive
[Forum] As a lucky country and a smart country, we seem to be intent on shooting ourselves in the feet on both counts. At least with our political system, we have…
Parking strategy does not include council car parks
[Forum] It’s wonderful to see Central Coast Council are finally considering a parking strategy. While I do find a number of the options suggested quite unusual, considering they are on…
State Government has a responsibility for channel
[Forum] Following meetings and the ongoing misinformation being given regarding Ettalong Channel dredging, Matthew Wales makes the comment in an open letter dated October 7, to business and residents that…
Affordable Housing Report criticised unfairly
[Forum] Councillor Bruce McLachlan’s comments about the Affordable Housing Report (edition 150) sell Central Coast residents short. Overall, the comments reflect a lack of understanding of the strategies, present points out…
The people will never be silenced
[Forum] I would like to give a hearty congratulations to your newspaper on being independent. As the people have shown, the Liberal and Labour parties are not the only ones who…
Prime Minister asked to ensure access to ceremony
[Forum] I have sent a letter to the Prime Minister requesting an urgent intervention to ensure the 100-year ceremony to mark the end of World War 1 is not disadvantaged…