Fleet vehicles reduced in productivity gains
Productivity gains continue with consolidation of systems across the organisation, including one library back-of-house location.
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Green Grid Plan shows Council needs to acquire open space
Council owns 35 per cent of land zoned for public open space – leaving 65 per cent for “future acquisition”.
Process for 73-75 Mann St will include public hearing
Central Coast Council has begun the process to reclassify 73-75 Mann St Gosford in the first step to selling the community owned land. Council wants to reclassify the land to…
River Cares demands a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd
Central Coast Council is looking into a permanent fix for Wisemans Ferry Rd, with residents of Spencer and Gunderman furious at the dilapidated state of the major thoroughfare. A Council…
New roof for Toukley library
Toukley library is closed until May 22 for essential repairs, including replacement of the 40-year-old roof. While the library is closed, all lighting will be upgraded to LED lights to…
Council up for eight excellence awards
Central Coast Council has been named a finalist in eight categories of the 2022 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, with winners to be announced on May 26. The Awards celebrate…
Council fleet takes top gong for safety
Central Coast Council has been awarded the 2022 Fleet Safety Award at the Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) Annual Networking Dinner and Fleet Awards Ceremony. The award was received on…
That’s not gardening; that’s vandalism: Mehan
The MP has asked Council to stop work and notified IPART of the waste of ratepayers’ money.
Residents say they can’t afford water rises
We pay those in power to come up with creative innovative solutions, says resident.
Council in talks to transfer land to national parks
Land worth more than $4m could be added to Munmorah State Conservation, Bouddi National Park and Wambina Nature Reserve.
More COSS land in West Gosford with Dell Rd decision
Very Fast Train’s loss is Coastal Open Space System’s gain.
Council’s heritage plan a ‘stop-gap’
Council does not currently have an overarching heritage strategy or policy for the management of heritage on the Central Coast.
Council adopts Greater Lake Munmorah Structure Plan
Resident calls for moratorium on all proposed developments near coal ash dams.
Youth Week Awards honours young Coasties
Seventeen young Coasties have been recognised in the first Central Coast Youth Week Awards. Central Coast Council Unit Manager Leisure Beach Safety and Community Facilities, Phil Cantillon, said it was…
Planning panel refuses “Paton Place” at Woy Woy and boarding house at East Gosford
Unanimous rejections of “over developments” in latest Local Planning Panel decisions.
Council’s draft First Nations Accord to go on public exhibition
Council wants an Accord with First Nation’s people. A draft will be on public exhibition for 28 days from May 2.
Help in applying for Council grant funding
Central Coast Council will run a series of free grant-writing workshops in May and June ahead of the opening of the 2022-23 Community Grants Program. The information sessions and workshops…
Government steps in to help council pay emergency services levy
Central Coast Council has welcomed a pledge from the State Government to step in with $43M for NSW councils to cover their contribution towards the state’s fire and emergency costs…
Work commences on new Visitor Information Centre
Council has commenced construction to transform the Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance.
Council should publish its pothole stats
As I have remarked here before, it can be quite illuminating reading a major “Big Smoke” newspaper such as the Sydney Morning Herald. In this case a study was performed…