Council under fire over Niagara Park DA
When Central Coast Council is not selling conservation land for less than its market value, it is supporting development applications that would result in the mass clearing of vegetation and…
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Wages set for our next Central Coast councillors
When new councillors are finally elected for the Central Coast in September next year, they will each be looking at an annual salary of $34,330. The new salaries were approved…
Public forum trial a “costly flop”
Community activist Kevin Brooks has labelled the now-cancelled public forum trial by Central Coast Council a “costly flop”. The three-month trial, which saw the public forum traditionally help immediately prior…
Council has lots on offer during holidays
School holidays start next week and once again Central Coast Council has lots of free and affordable activities and events on offer. Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Melanie…
Regional library a step closer
The Regional Library to be based in Donnison St, Gosford, is a step closer, with Central Coast Council accepting a tender from North Construction and Building for an upper limit…
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…
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…