Council’s corruption control framework out of date
An internal audit completed in August last year found that Central Coast Council’s Fraud and Corruption Control Framework was out of date. It also found that: Council had not performed…
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A look at Council injuries
There were 10 injuries at Central Coast Council from July 1-September 24, 2023, resulting in 863 hours lost. This equated to an average of more than two weeks off work…
Central Coast Council tops NSW complaints list
Central Coast Council has been named the most complained about council in NSW for the fifth year in a row. The NSW Ombudsman’s annual report for the 2022-23 financial year…
Boardwalk mooted for Phegans Bay
A waterfront boardwalk to Woy Woy Bay is one of the suggestions put forward on a Council interactive map asking for suggestions on upgrading Phegans Bay foreshore. But many of…
Be informed and stay safe, says Council
Summer has well and truly arrived and Central Coast Council has officially launched its annual campaign to help locals and tourists safely enjoy the peak holiday season. This year the…
Council recognised at environment awards
Central Coast Council has received statewide recognition for two outstanding achievements in helping to manage and protect the environment at the LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards 2023. Council was…
Airport masterplan on exhibition
A masterplan for the development of Warnervale Airport will go on public exhibition this week for 60 days. The plan recommends upgrading the aircraft landing area (ALA) which currently has…
Capital works program ahead of schedule
Central Coast Council is tracking ahead of schedule in its budgeted capital works program, having commenced 220 projects out of a total of more than 311 projects scheduled for the…
New technology to improve water services
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is investing $200,000 into new technology which is set to improve water service reliability and enhance water conservation in the region. The technology decreases…
Who should pay for water and sewer connection?
The Central Coast has more than 7,500 properties that are not connected to town water and sewer services – and the big question is should any of them be connected?…
Enhancing the Coast’s night time economy
Central Coast Council is calling on the community to join in a discussion about enhancing the diversity of the Central Coast’s night-time economy. The Central Coast Night-Time Economy Discussion Paper…
Council annual report outlines successful year
With councillors set to return to the region in September next year, Central Coast Council says its annual report for 2022-23 highlights an organisation that is financially stable and making…
Rates rise needs to stay: Council
Central Coast Council has flagged a growing gap between recurring income and expenditure. In its long-term financial plan, which estimates the growth in income and expenditure for the next 10…
Rates to rise 4.8 per cent next year
Central Coast ratepayers will see a rate increase capped at 4.8 per cent next financial year. It is one of the lowest rate increases in NSW, set by the Independent…
Rate peg methodology set to change
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has made major changes to the methodology used to calculate the rate peg. The new formula will take effect in the 2024-25 financial…
Council joins in SWIMSAFER Week
Central Coast Council is set to participate in Swim Australia’s SWIMSAFER Week from November 20-26. The week is dedicated to promoting the essential skills of swimming for children as part…
Councils call for change
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart threw his support behind calls for financial sustainability for councils at the NSW Local Government (LGNSW) conference this week. Hart said it was great…
Councillors are not like a board of directors
Local councillors are not like a board of directors – that’s the word from Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig. Hoenig, who was a councillor for more than 30 years before…
Council debt continues to shrink
The debt continues to reduce at Central Coast Council with the end of financial year figures for 2022-23 showing a combined long-term borrowings and short term loans totalling $285.6M. This…
Council on lookout for group to manage Toukley tennis complex
Central Coast Council is calling for community focused not-for-profit groups to register their interest in managing the day-to-day operations and activation of Toukley Tennis Complex. The complex is a four-court…