Tenders for Niagara Park Stadium revamp too high
It’s back to square one for Central Coast Council in facilitating upgrades for the Niagara Park Stadium. Council decided at its June 27 meeting to decline tenders for the work…
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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…
Members sought for advisory panel
Central Coast Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for three community members to join the Chain Valley Colliery Community Advisory Panel. The panel will help assess grant applications…
Bourke Rd set for a fix
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed news that Bourke Rd at Ettalong Beach has been scheduled for renewal works. A response provided by Central Coast Council to representations made…
Award wins for two Council projects
Two Central Coast Council projects have been recognised at the NSW Local Government Professionals Australia Awards held in Sydney last week. The Awards recognise the excellent contributions and outstanding achievements…
Emergency services levy increase will put strain on council
Central Coast Council has joined with other councils across the state in calling for the NSW Government to restore Emergency Services Levy (ESL) subsidies amid fears a significant increase in…
Council remains committed to ecotourism
One year ago the Central Coast became the second destination in NSW to achieve international recognition as a sustainable destination through Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Destination Certification program – just in…
Highlight your concerns at Rik Hart pop-up
If you have something you want to raise with Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart, now’s your chance to bring it to his attention. Hart will do a pop-up “meet…
Two more libraries extend opening hours
Bateau Bay and Kariong libraries are next in line to offer extended hours access as part of the Library@yourtime program. The extended library service follows the success of the initiative…
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…
How to be a charity event partner with Council
A busy program of five major community events planned for the next 12 months is an exciting opportunity for local charities and not-for-profit organisations to raise their profile and secure…
Call for speed humps in Craigie Ave
Local residents have raised concerns about speeding drivers in Craigie Ave, Kanwal, and want to see speed humps installed. One resident said drivers “speed down there morning and night, all…
Have your say on new look for Pelican Park
Residents of Woy Woy and beyond are invited to have their say on three options for a new concept for Pelican Park Woy Woy with construction set to be completed…
Public forum will be held next Monday prior to Tuesday Council meeting
Residents are reminded that Central Coast Council’s trial change to the Public Forum protocol comes into effect next week. To increase the opportunity for community members to have their say…
Renewed visitor centre attracts thousands
The renewed Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance has already attracted thousands of visitors since it opened to the public in April. Officially opened by Central Coast Council Administrator Rik…
Strong opposition to proposed Mangrove Mountain cattle feed station
The Mangrove Mountain community came out in force last Friday at the historic community hall to discuss a proposed cattle feed station on a recently purchased property on the corner…
Council adopts management plan for community land – but many are unhappy
Central Coast Council has adopted a new region-wide Plan of Management (POM) for community land despite criticisms and pleas from community activists and environmental groups for more time to consider…
Council and police join forces to target speed
Central Coast Council has once again joined forces with local police in a campaign this May to aim for a reduction in speed-related road crashes through an education and awareness…
Haynes Ave resurfaced – but more work is needed
Haynes Ave at Umina Beach has been resurfaced by Central Coast Council with funding from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, but residents say there is still…
Have your say in making Gosford safer
Central Coast Council is calling on women, girls and gender-diverse people to raise their voices to improve the perception of safety within the Gosford CBD. A survey and an interactive…