Report foreshadows further rise in homelessness ahead
With a new report revealing homelessness is set to rise by more than 20 per cent on the Central Coast over the next four years, Coast Shelter Interim CEO Jennifer…
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Capital works cutbacks begin
A $3.2M upgrade of the air-handling system at Peninsula Leisure Centre will be delayed for a year as Central Coast Council defers, cancels or cuts back dozens of capital works…
Council’s financial situation explained
Central Coast Council is looking for a response from their auditors about the advice that they provided when reporting on restricted funds. It appears this might have led Council to…
Rate rise has now risen to a proposed 15 percent
About two dozen people outside Wyong Chambers protesting about a rate rise were the first to hear the news, and it wasn’t good, that the proposed rate rise of 10…
Rebikes reinvigorated
The bicycle boom was one of the most unexpected impacts of COVID-19, but it’s a welcome surprise for Alison Homestead Men’s Shed members, Kerry Braslin and Ken Johnson. Together they…
New Airbnb regulations kick in on Friday
Short-term rental accommodation hosts, guests, letting agents and online booking platforms will soon be subject to strict new laws, with a mandatory Code of Conduct beginning this Friday, December 18,…
Bipartisan opposition building against PEP11 renewal
Professional Central Coast surfer Adrian “Ace” Buchan added his voice to growing chorus of opposition to the renewal of the PEP 11 licence for offshore gas exploration. In unusual scenes…
Armidale shows solidarity with Coast ratepayers
Irate Armidale residents have offered support to the Central Coast, setting up a Facebook page for Coasties to campaign – like Armidale – against a rate rise. The Facebook page…
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…
Commuter numbers plummet as working from home takes hold
Working from home has become increasingly popular among Central Coast workers with latest data showing a decrease in people commuting to Sydney and an increase in those using co-working hubs….
Plans for $387M upgrade to Central Coast Highway take shape
Community feedback is helping to shape plans for a $387M upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Bateau Bay and Wamberal designed to make trips safer and faster for thousands…
Auditors in Council’s sights
Auditors are in the sights of Central Coast Council about advice provided on the reporting of restricted funds. It appears this may have led the Council to believe it had…
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…
Workforce at Central Coast Council to be slashed by 242
The workforce at Central Coast Council will be slashed by 242 in the wake of its financial crisis, to return to the number of staff at the time of amalgamation….
Safety concerns over closed footbridge
Narara resident, Bruce McRae, is concerned for children’s safety after a footbridge between Hanlan St North and Hanlan St South was closed by Council, forcing people to now walk a…
Central Coast Strategy feedback required
Central Coast residents are encouraged to have their say on six areas of interest across the region, which the NSW Government and Greater Sydney Commission have identified areas of economic…
New fire truck for Killcare/Wagstaffe rural fire brigade
Killcare/Wagstaffe rural fire brigade received a new fire truck on November 15 as part of a vehicle replacement program. It was one of three new trucks to be delivered on…
Weekly News 5@5
December 4, 2020: What a week it has been! Here we present the biggest, ‘must-know’ Central Coast news stories; Administrator Dick Persson releases his bombshell 30-day interim report, Council CEO…
More than 200 jobs will go
The nine directorates making up the senior leadership team at Central Coast Council has been reduced to five long term. A sixth directorate is short term. Malcolm Ryan has been…
Administrator’s full ‘bombshell’ press conference
Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM has today delivered his 30-Day Interim Report at an Extraordinary Meeting of Council. We have posted the media conference in full in the…