UDIA commends Plan’s focus on housing supply
The Central Coast Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has commended the focus on “development ready” housing supply in the Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 which was publicly released on…
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Sprucing up our town centres
Central Coast Council is on a mission to improve the look of businesses around the region, with applications for its Façade Improvement Support Program set to open on November 1….
Boundary shift from Berkeley Vale to Glenning Valley
About 150 properties in Berkeley Vale will become part of the Glenning Valley suburb following a boundary realignment between the two areas. Central Coast Council has decided to shift the…
Northern Lakes Plan to better manage flood risk
The Northern Lakes Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan to better manage flood risk has been given the green light by Central Coast Council with four main actions at Lake…
One-man campaign to tackle potholes
With continuing reports of crater-sized potholes all over the Central Coast, one Saratoga resident has decided to take matters into his own hands. Fed up with multiple potholes along Steyne…
Two-year Council commitment to support surf life saving
Central Coast Council will provide $213,500 p.a. for the next two years support to Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) and the region’s 15 surf clubs. Of this, $38,000 will…
Is another increase in rates coming?
Another rate rise could be on the cards for Central Coast residents if Council decides to apply for the 3.8 per cent rate peg rise approved by the Independent Pricing…
Exchange of ideas to revitalise Toukley
Business and community representatives will be meeting with Central Coast Council officers for an exchange of information and ideas about improving Toukley Town Centre. Council will present its planned and…
Council on track for sustainable financial future
Central Coast Council’s finances have turned around, with Council working towards a strong long-term financially sustainable position, says CEO David Farmer. His comments come following the receipt at the September…
New program encourages residents to get active
A new initiative to encourage people in San Remo and Blue Haven to discover the breadth of sports, active recreation and physical activity options in their community will kick off…
Power station investigated over fish kills
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) announced on Tuesday that Vales Point Power Station is being investigated over two separate fish kills at Wyee Bay in a month. An EPA spokesperson…
Council hops to it to protect endangered frog species
Central Coast Council is giving the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog a helping hand by collecting and relocating tadpoles from the Bareena wetland to ponds at North Avoca, which…
6,000 residents attend Council’s 2022 chemical cleanouts
More than 6,000 residents attended Central Coast Council’s 2022 household Chemical CleanOut campaign, with 260 tonnes of hazardous waste collected. Run over four weekends, the program aimed to encourage residents…
Call for funding of EV chargers near The Entrance
The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has written to Central Coast Council requesting it applies for funding to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at locations near the The Entrance. He…
3,200 submissions on draft dogs in open spaces policy
More than 3,200 submissions have been received by Central Coast Council on its Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan, with community consultation now closed. Director Environment and Planning, Alice…
More transparency on Council officers’ interests
Transparency will be lifted a notch at Central Coast Council, with a team of investigators to review disclosures of interests submitted by councillors and council staff across the state to…
Valuations on Council asset sales to be made public
Central Coast Council has agreed to valuations being included on reports following the sale of Council assets as part of its financial recovery plan. Administrator, Rik Hart, agreed to the…
Work to restore beach access after storms
Options are being explored to restore beach access to Jenny Dixon and Soldiers Beach at Norah Head which were extensively damaged by coastal erosion during the March storms. The Soldiers…
New community hall for Norah Head
Central Coast Council has received a $935,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to build a new community hall at Norah Head, with preliminary plans now available…
Council accolade for its Green Grid Plan
Central Coast Council has been recognised for its Green Grid: Our Place in the 2022 Local Government Week Awards. The Central Coast Green Grid is the first of its kind…