COSS land future classification still unresolved
The future classification of Gosford’s Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS) land is still the subject of ongoing discussions between Gosford Council and the NSW Government. “As part of our Environmental…
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Council’s CDO losses to top $19 million
To date, losses from investments in Collateralised Debt Obligations (CDOs) have been confirmed as totalling $19.12 million by Gosford Council’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson. Mr Anderson was responding to questions…
All invited to participate in International Women’s Day march
A march from Gosford Railway Station to Kibble Park will be hosted by Gosford Council to celebrate International Women’s Day and help bring gender equality into the spotlight. The march,…
Bodene wins Youth Mental Health Award
Henry Kendall High School year eight student, Ms Bodene Gilham has won the NSW Youth Frontiers Mentoring Award in the category of Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing. Bodene was presented…
New library concept plan unveiled
Gosford Council has unveiled its latest concept plan for a brand new, eight-level public library building in Gosford’s city centre Councillors voted in 2015 to move ahead with plans to…
Persian film and food tasting night
Each month a different cultural group of the Central Coast hosts a free film screening, food tasting, with various entertainment, talks and insights into their culture. Film Global, a partnership…
Deaf ears in Council on land sales
Gosford councillors have voted against a motion that would have saved five parcels of community land from potential reclassification and sale. The motion was moved by Cr Vicki Scott and…
Merger procedure is democracy in reverse
Eight residents registered to speak at the public hearing into the proposal to merge Gosford Council with Wyong Council. Only one public hearing was held in Gosford, on Wednesday, February…
Public calls for consultation over land sales
A large crowd attended the public meeting against the proposed reclassification and sell-off of local reserves, parks and green spaces by Gosford Council. Around 200 residents attended the meeting on…
Councillors and community groups object to high handed actions taken
Councillors and community groups have opposed the first actions taken by a project control group (PCG) put in place to start work on the potential amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford…
Brisbane Water and Erina Creek floodplain management plans adopted
Two plans to deal with current and future flood risks along the shores of Brisbane Water and Erina Creek were adopted by Gosford Council on December 8. Key actions recommended…
Council seeks changes to JRPP arrangements
Gosford Council voted to prepare a submission to the NSW Department of Planning supporting reforms to the Pre-Gateway Review Process, which is a process for reviewing planning proposals that a…
Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan adopted
Gosford Council adopted a key plan to protect the region’s vast coastline and many beaches at its last meeting for 2015, held on December 8. Key actions within the Gosford…
Performing Arts Centre state funding and location still unclear
Senator for NSW, Ms Deborah O’Neill, welcomed news the Federal Government had finally agreed to fund its one-third share of the construction of a performing arts centre in Gosford. “I…
Gosford’s city centre development approvals approach $700 million
Almost $700 million worth of development has now been approved in Gosford’s city centre after the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel gave the green light for another…
Sick of broken promises
I have lived in Gosford for 35 years. We had a Grace Bros, a cinema and many other specialty stores and Gosford was a great place to live. Now we’ve…
Iconic art work unveiled
Gosford Council’s chief executive officer, Mr Paul Anderson, unveiled a $30,000 iconic art work at the Gosford Regional Gallery on December 10. Created by Green Point artist, Mr Graham Austin,…
Hylton Moore Oval to have new amenities building
Over $1 million will be spent on facelifts for two local amenities after resolutions passed by Gosford Council at its November 10 meeting. Council approved an over $400,000 redevelopment of…
New boat ramp and surrounds for Terrigal Haven
Council will invest almost $900,000 as part of the re-design of Terrigal Haven Boat Ramp in order to improve existing conditions and public access. Construction of the new boat ramp,…
New Service NSW office in Erina a ‘slap in the face’ to the Peninsula
A new Service NSW office will be opened at Erina but member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith MP has argued that it should be in Umina. “Following the community fight…