Council continues support for surf clubs
Central Coast Council will provide the same financial support for the next four years to Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) and its 15 surf clubs that it has in…
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Brooks slams proposed rate hike extension
Community activist Kevin Brooks has slammed Central Coast Council for its plan to extend the “temporary” 15 per cent rate hike approved in 2022. “The temporary special variation was granted…
Niagara Park Stadium upgrade underway
Niagara Park Stadium is set to be transformed into a first-class sporting venue, with upgrade works underway to improve accessibility ahead of a full calendar year of regional and state…
Have a say on how Council spends your money
Residents can have their say on how ratepayer dollars will be spent by Central Coast Council over the next year with the draft Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25 on public exhibition…
Rates set to rise by 4.8 per cent
Central Coast Council’s draft operational plan for next financial year shows rates are set to increase by 4.8 per cent, bringing in an extra $39.6M to the Council while employee…
Treatment plant upgrade to begin soon
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is gearing up to commence the $82.5M major upgrade of Mardi Water Treatment Plant to ensure the security of the region’s water supply, now…
Popular foreshores undergo extensive facelift
Restoration and upgrade works on the foreshore at both Canton Beach and Umina Beach is now complete. The Canton Beach foreshore sandstone log restoration works and upgrade included restoring and…
Council plans to keep temporary rate rise
Central Coast Council’s long-term financial plan includes a rate rise, three years after it was supposed to be removed. The issue was highlighted when Administrator Rik Hart gave an overview…
Prospective Council candidates should start planning
People thinking of standing as candidates at the September council elections will need a lot of supportive friends and family to hand out how-to-vote cards. That was one of a…
Are we too big? Former Mayor’s suggestion worth considering
Editorial – With Bob Graham, the former mayor of Wyong, suggesting the Central Coast LGA be made smaller, it feels like we’re at an important decision point in the run-up…
What do you think of Council’s leisure services?
Central Coast Council wants to know what you think of its leisure centre and pool services and has launched an online customer satisfaction survey. The survey will include the Grant…
Council launches wellbeing survey
If you needed to, could you access or raise $2,000 within two days in an emergency? And would you ask your neighbours for emotional support or for food or money…
Sporting grounds close in wake of storm
Due to the intense weather and heavy rainfall, all Central Coast sporting fields were closed for use from 2pm Friday for the duration of the weekend of April 6 and…
State and Federal governments to review councils’ sustainability
The State and Federal governments have launched inquiries into the sustainability of local councils within a week of each other. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure…
Pipeline to better water and sewer services
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer has successfully tested new, innovative condition assessment technology for water and sewer pressure pipelines. The technology will improve strategic and tactical decision-making for planned…
Second info session for prospective councillors
The second information session for community members interested in nominating as candidates for the Central Coast Council election in September will be held on Tuesday, April 9, at Council’s Wyong…
Plan to sell bowling club land “arrogant”
Former Gosford City Bowling Club President Guy Robins has described Central Coast Council’s plan to reclassify the land on which the club sits as “arrogant”. The Council intends to reclassify…
Calling for community event sponsors
Central Coast Council has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for the sponsorship of six major community events to be featured across the region in 2025-2026. The Sponsorship Prospectus presents enticing…
Forresters Beach DA controversial
A proposal to build a three-storey seven-bedroom home on a sloping block at Forresters Beach has attracted interest from the community. It comes after a previous plan was rejected by…
IPART to investigate councils’ financial modelling
The NSW Government has asked the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to investigate and report on the financial model for councils in NSW. The draft Terms of Reference sets…