Council declines chance to buy COSS land
The councillors voted 8-7 against buying property of high importance to the integrity of the Coastal Open Space System.
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Residents pan Council’s GIPA response
Council and developers on same page
Council assets such as pools to be income performance tested
Two committees make a comeback
Councillor briefing this afternoon now open to the public
“Restriction prevents me from doing my job effectively” – Councillor
Another Council breach of the GIPA Act
Environment and Planning director appointed
Global award for sustainable tourism
The Central Coast has once again been recognised as a leader in sustainable tourism, placing second in the prestigious global Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards at ITB Berlin 2025. The…
Council’s debt now made public thanks to Cr Wright
Council has borrowings totalling $201.4M, including the remaining Emergency Loan to be paid this year.
Council to hold extraordinary meeting
The first meeting for 2025 had a huge agenda and council failed to deal with all items.
Council rapped over knuckles for breaching GIPA Act
A complaint about council has been upheld in full – council breached the GIPA Act.
Review for Killcare phone tower
A telecommunications tower at Killcare Heights is back on the agenda with Central Coast Council accepting submissions for an amended application and review until March 21. Already hundreds of letters…
Work starts on Tunkuwallin skatepark
Get ready to roll; construction of the highly anticipated Tunkuwallin Skatepark and Pump Track is set to begin in March. Located at 130 Kanangra Dr, Gwandalan, the $530,521 project has…
We will bid to be a Rugby World Cup training base
The Rugby World Cup comes to Australia in 2027 – and we could host a training camp.
Hold off on dropping paint cans to Buttonderry
Residents have been asked to temporarily hold off on disposing of paints and gas bottles through the Buttonderry Community Recycling Centre (CRC). The plea comes from Central Coast Council, following…
Sign up to keep in the loop during emergencies
Following the boil water Alert, people signed up for council’s emails and followed its Facebook page.
Design award for visitor centre at scenic dam
Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre has been awarded the 2024 Newcastle Excellence in Building Award in the Public Buildings category (under $5M). The accolade recognises outstanding craftsmanship and architectural design….
Council’s Director of Planning advertised – calls for new focus
The role oversees urban renewal, greenfields development, estuarine and coastal management, high value ecological areas and substantial rural and food processing industries.