Sandy beaches restored around Tuggerah Lakes
Tons of sand are being spread over lake beaches at Long Jetty, Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah this week to refresh foreshore areas. This work by Central Coast Council will replace…
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Getting rid of those tricky recyclables
The Central Coast is to trial a new program which will see tricky recyclables such as soft plastics, clothes, batteries and smoke alarms collected from residents’ homes for free. Central…
Community enraged by delayed Council election
The announcement that the next Central Coast Council election will not be held until September, 2024 has enraged a broad cross-section of the community, says Labor’s Central Coast Local Government…
Applications open for community grants
Central Coast Council’s 2022-23 Community Grants Program is now open, with $900,000 in annual funding available to support local community groups and organisations to deliver worthwhile projects, programs and events…
Chief Financial Officer Natalia Cowley to leave Council
Central Coast Council Chief Financial Officer and Director Corporate Affairs, Natalia Cowley, is set to leave the organisation on June 16 as she takes up the position of General Manager…
No Council election until September, 2024
Central Coast residents will have to wait more than two more years to elect new councillors. Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, confirmed on June 1 that the next Central…
Munmorah coastal track flagged in Green Grid plan
Construction of a walking and cycling trail between Caves Beach and Budgewoi via Munmorah State Conservation Area is one step closer following Council’s endorsement of its Central Coast Green Grid…
New LEP soon to be implemented
The consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) will soon be implemented, providing a consistent planning framework for the region and pathway towards a smoother process for development applications and…
Financial crisis is over – Administrator
Central Coast Council’s financial crisis is over, says Administrator Rik Hart, with a budget surplus of more than $70M nine months into the current financial year. The end of Quarter…
It’s official: water rate rise confirmed
Water rates will rise on the Central Coast from July 1 by 17 per cent, with further rises of 6 per cent in 2023, 8 per cent in 2024 and…
Fleet vehicles reduced in productivity gains
Productivity gains continue with consolidation of systems across the organisation, including one library back-of-house location.
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.