Council reviews plan for Woy Woy townhouses
A townhouse project in Woy Woy, previously rejected by both Central Coast Council and the Local Planning Panel, is again open for public comment following an official request by the…
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Protocols for flying flags and street banners
Central Coast Council has defended its draft Flying of Flags policy as being in accordance with state and federal government protocols but is continuing to seek feedback from the community….
Money for flagpoles and running gear
Terrigal Trotters and Gosford Pre-School have received a financial boost from Central Coast Council under the Community Support Grants Program. The Trotters will be able to expand their equipment hire…
Rate payment deferral for flood-impacted residents
Central Coast residents with flood-impacted properties will be given an extra two months to pay their first 2022/23 rate instalment. Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the deferral was…
Crisis over … dramatic turnaround in council finances in FY22
Central Coast Council has released its draft financial accounts for the financial year ended 30 June 2022 showing a return to an operating surplus of $46.4M (excluding capital revenue), a…
Questions raised over Doyalson land sales
The recent sale of four blocks of land on Thompson Vale Road at Doyalson has increased Central Coast Council’s land asset sales proceeds to over $62 million but has drawn…
Mehan backs council election petition
State Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, threw his support behind the NSW Legislative Assembly ePetition, calling for a review into the announcement by the State Government that Central Coast…
Chemical Cleanout events in August
Two Chemical Cleanout events are scheduled to take place next month at Kincumber and Charmhaven. The event scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, has been relocated to…
$7.33M more in Council asset sales
Central Coast Council has achieved another $7.33M in asset sales through the sale of four properties at Doyalson and one at Bateau Bay. The latest sales take the total tally…
Concern over Terrigal potholes
Resident Neil Keele is concerned that a serious accident will occur if something isn’t done about multiple potholes around the Kings Ave/Mobbs Rd roundabout at Terrigal which have been unattended…
Fight to retain Pippi Point off-leash dog area
Residents in the Davistown area are incensed at a Central Coast Council plan to relocate the popular Pippi Point off-leash dog area in Illoura Reserve to a new area further…
Greens back call for earlier Council election
The Central Coast Greens have thrown their support behind an online petition started by Ourimbah couple Greg Knott and Justine Rudston-Brown to call for an earlier Council election for the…
The clean-up begins
Once more the Central Coast is in clean-up mode, following a powerful east coast low which drenched the region last week. As rainfall eased this week, Central Coast Council swung…
Dam levels at full capacity
Recent heavy rains on the Central Coast have seen dam levels reach a record breaking high – with the Upper Mooney Dam and Mangrove Creek Dam at full capacity. Central…
Draft dog action plan on exhibition
Community feedback is being invited until August 26 on Central Coast Council’s Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan, which was adopted at its June 28 meeting. The 10-year Action…
Council adopts Operational Plan and Budget for 2022-23
Central Coast Council has adopted its Delivery Program 2022-2025, including the Operational Plan and Budget, Fees and Charges for 2022/23, with some amendments prompted by a recent determination by the…
Council proceeds with seawall options for Wamberal
Environmental and community groups have slammed a decision by Central Coast Council to forge ahead with seawall options as a solution to ongoing beach erosion at Wamberal. Administrator, Rik Hart,…
Chain Valley boat ramp closed for upgrade
The carpark and boat ramp at Mulloway Reserve, Chain Valley Bay, is temporarily closed while the area is being upgraded. Improvements include resealing, formal line marking and signage, turning and…
Submissions report on Tumbi Rd intersection released
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has released a report detailing responses to community feedback on the planned intersection upgrade at Tumbi Rd and Central Coast Hwy. A TfNSW spokesperson said the…
Council says Brooke Ave footpath not a high priority
The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has been campaigning for a footpath in Brooke Ave, Killarney for years, but Central Coast Council says it’s not a high priority. Mehan was hoping…