Mayoral minute calls for a new strategic approach
Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, wants a new strategic approach to the future development of the Gosford CBD that includes traffic management, transport and parking. To that end, she has…
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Sporties proposal attracts more than 50 objections
More than 50 submissions have been lodged with Central Coast Council objecting to the proposal to redevelop Sporties at Woy Woy on the corner of Brick Wharf Rd and North…
Planning failure used to justify non-compliance
An application to build three townhouses that do not comply with planning guidelines is being justified on the basis that the council has not followed the guidelines “on numerous occasions”….
Sporties advertises for merger, as developer joins board
Sporties at Woy Woy has advertised through Clubs NSW for expressions of interest from registered clubs to explore the possibility of an amalgamation or merger. However, the move was not…
High tides causing concern
High tides are causing jetties to virtually disappear and making cars parked at the Woy Woy Wharf and at Bayview Marina look like they could be used as boats. High…
Decision on Council Advisory Committees deferred
A Mayoral Minute calling for the establishment of Council Advisory Committees and Trust Committees, was deferred by Central Coast Council and will be discussed at its December 18 meeting. Central…
Local participants in Schools’ Spectacular 2017 to be on TV
The 2017 schools’ spectacular has featured a variety of Central Coast schools which participated in the event held in Sydney. Schools from the Wyong region that performed in the 2017…
Protest over the treatment of refugees on Manus Island held
Representatives from the Central Coast for Social Justice group peacefully protested the treatment of the refugees on Manus Island in front of the Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride’s, office…
Canton Beach boarding house to be determined by Joint Regional Planning Panel
An application to build a $5.9 million, 29-room boarding house, at 1A Wallis Street and 8 Kantara Road, Canton Beach, will be determined by the Joint Regional Planning Panel. The…
Opposition sees stadium upgrades as misplaced spending
NSW Opposition Leader, Mr Luke Foley, said the Central Coast’s schools and hospitals will be robbed after the Liberals committed an “obscene” $2.5 billion to knocking down and rebuilding Sydney…
29-unit residential flat building at The Entrance under consideration
Central Coast Council is assessing an application to develop a residential flat building consisting of 29 units at 6 to 10 Battley Avenue, The Entrance, under the Affordable Rental Housing…
Council aims to change rail facility location to Warnervale
Transport for NSW will receive a letter from Central Coast Council requesting that the site of the rail maintenance facility for the Central Coast be changed from Kangy Angy to…
Council presents its annual report without audited financial statements
The naming of Gosford’s Leagues Club field as Council’s preferred site for the Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre, has been listed as an economic achievement in Central Coast Council’s…
Bulk kerbside rubbish collection arrangements to be reviewed
Arrangements for bulk kerbside rubbish collection will be reviewed by Central Coast Council. A motion put by Clr Jeff Sundstrom and passed at the Central Coast Council ordinary meeting on…
Three waterways projects receive land care funding
Central Coast waterways are set to receive $70,000 funding announced by Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks. The funding is part of three different projects facilitated by Greater Sydney…
Friends of Gosford call for increased local control over the Coast’s future
Mr Malcolm Brooks, former Mayor of Gosford and now Chair of Friends of Gosford Pty Ltd, has called for the abolition of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation and the…
Coast Shelter has provided accommodation to 16,866 homeless men, women and children
To commemorate the success of clients, guests and volunteers over 25 years, Coast Shelter, with the help of Noel Fisher Photography and Philanthropy Australia, have produced a book to provoke…
Prime Minister inspects almost-complete Taxation Office
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visited Gosford on Wednesday, November 29, to inspect progress on the Gosford ATO building and to meet with local business owners who have successfully expanded into…
Rainfall stays below average
The promise of a wet November ran dry with only 0.7mm of rain falling between November 8 and 23. During the first eight days of November, Mr Jim Morrison of…
Ferry service disruptions continue
Disruptions to the Palm Beach ferry service continue due to the condition of the Little Box Head to Lobster Beach Channel. Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association president Ms Peta Colebatch said a…