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….
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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…
Many Council assets listed for sale
The first group of “under-performing” assets to be sold by Central Coast Council to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars of debt includes sites at Wyong, Warnervale, Doyalson, North Gosford…
Major traffic delays expected in Gosford
Drivers and commuters should avoid the area around Gosford High School and Gosford Hospital for 24 hours from 6 pm on Tuesday, December 1. Traffic at the intersection of Racecourse…
Council CEO sacked
Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, has terminated the employment of Gary Murphy as Chief Executive Officer of Central Coast Council. The termination is in accordance with the provisions of Murphy’s Contract of Employment,…
Check the list and stay sun safe
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is encouraging Central Coast residents to stay safe this summer. In partnership with Golden Circle, SLSA has compiled a checklist to help everyone enjoy the…
Central Coast News 5@5 November 27, 2020
Central Coast News: On the program this week, Council is set for some major restructuring, a new COVID test lab opens in Gosford, fresh employment data, a train strike, footpaths,…
Flooding raises questions over Council’s urgent repair services
Central Coast Council has denied cuts to overtime led to minor flooding of a Point Clare home last week. Patricia Trumm said the drama began on Tuesday, November 17, when…
No more warning signs for mobile speed cameras
Labor MPs on the Central Coast have criticised the NSW Government’s decision to remove all warning signs for mobile speed cameras across the state, saying the move is more about…
Rate rise on the cards
Central Coast Council held a special meeting on November 26 to give itself permission to apply for a rate rise, even though the Council hasn’t decided as yet if it…
Level 1 water restrictions to be eased
As the La Nina weather pattern brings a summer of higher than average rainfall, Central Coast Council will ease Level 1 water restrictions from December 7 and Water Wise Rules…
Council to seek permission to apply for a rate rise
Central Coast Council will hold a special meeting to give itself permission to apply for a rate rise, even though the Council hasn’t decided yet if it wants one. Council…
Administrator flags a possible rate rise
The Central Coast Council Administrator Dick Persson has called a special meeting this Thursday, November 26 at 1 pm in Wyong to consider a special rate variation. The public is…
New speed limit for Ettalong channel
A new speed 20 knot speed limit is to be introduced for the Ettalong channel from November 21. Boaters are advised to slow down on the Brisbane Water at Ettalong…
Mixed reactions to State Budget
The 2020 State Budget, handed down on November 17, has met a mixed reaction on the Central Coast. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, says it includes millions…