Public forum opens dialogue
Woy Woy Peninsula Residents Association (PRA) hosted a well-attended public forum at Everglades Country Club on September 18, with open, thoughtful conversation between residents and Gosford West Ward Councillors Trent…
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Maps needed of proposed new council wards
Central Coast residents should not be expected to vote in a referendum at the local government elections for a reduced number of council wards without knowing the new boundaries, says…
Public forum ahead of Council election
The Voices of Central Coast (VOCC) will hold a Public Forum on Wednesday, March 6, with expert speakers in the lead-up to the Council elections in September. Questions such as…
Hart defends public forum trial
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has hit back at criticisms of the now-abandoned public forum trial, which saw the forum moved from immediately before each Tuesday evening Council general…
Public forum trial a “costly flop”
Community activist Kevin Brooks has labelled the now-cancelled public forum trial by Central Coast Council a “costly flop”. The three-month trial, which saw the public forum traditionally help immediately prior…
Public forum trial abandoned
Just two months into the three-month trial of a change to the public forum held prior to each ordinary meeting, Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has abandoned it. The…
Community advocates slam new public forum format
Community advocates have joined forces to slam Central Coast Council’s new trial format for its monthly public forums – holding them the day before each general meeting rather than immediately…
IPART forum to consider draft ferry charges
A public forum will be held on October 18 to hear feedback from passengers and ferry operators following the announcement that draft fares for Central Coast Ferries may rise from…
Bowker finally allowed to speak on Peninsula issues
Persistence paid off for Peninsula resident Julian Bowker. Last month, Central Coast Council refused to let him speak at the public forums. The public forums are held before the council…
Peninsula man not permitted to address Council on Ettalong issues
A Woy Woy Peninsula resident was knocked back from talking in the open forum held before the September 28 Central Coast Council meeting. The forum is held before every Central…
Administrator Persson takes a familiarisation tour
Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, has commenced site visits with senior staff to ensure that he understands local issues across the Coast, starting in the northern suburbs on Tuesday,…
Administrator to hold a public forum ahead of Council meetings
The Administrator now in charge of Central Coast Council has opened his door to the public. Dick Persson has decided to hold open forums before each Council meeting – on…