Regional library powers ahead
Construction of the Regional Library in Gosford is now well past the halfway mark following the recent completion of the third, and final, suspended floor slab. Central Coast Mayor Lawrie…
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Reports on Council’s water and sewer performance
Central Coast Council’s bi-annual Water and Sewer Delivery Plan Progress Report (January–June 2024) and Annual Water and Sewer Performance Report 2023/2024 are now available on Council’s website, providing detailed results…
Cutting down on referrals to planning panel
A modest change said one councillor; an unnecessary change countered another.
CEO gets permission to sign helicopter lease
A lease for a helicopter business could be executed before councillors adopt the Warnervale Airport masterplan.
Council identifies priority projects
Central Coast Council has identified priority infrastructure and investment projects aimed at benefitting residents, businesses and visitor across the region. Its recently launched document – Key Enabling Projects 2025: Central…
Castles surprised councils didn’t support Coast
The new councillor attended the local government conference in Tamworth for the first time.
Conference backs Local Government Minister’s order on Council to improve
It is in the best interests of Councils hit with Performance Improvement Order to earn their way out of it rather than expect a free lunch, said one critic.
Wollongong muscles in on call for beach taskforce
Cr Lamont said no when a councillor from Wollongong asked her to accept “measured retreat” into her motion. She got it anyway.
Have a say on future of playspace
Residents are invited to help shape the design of Karagi Point Reserve, which is due for renewal in 2025-2026. The reserve, in Hutton Rd, The Entrance North, includes a carpark,…
Let’s all swim safer, says Council
With Summer fast approaching, Central Coast Council will support SwimSAFER Week from November 18-24 promoting safe swimming practices. Council’s Learn to Swim Schools support the initiative in partnership with Swim…
Should councillors be briefed in public?
Should staff briefings to councillors be open to the public? That was one of the questions put to the 15 new Central Coast representatives at their first ordinary Council meeting…
Sand nourishment on agenda of NSW councils meeting
Council will speak up at the NSW local government conference for sand nourishment for all coastal beaches.
Autumn is national winner of water poster competition
Central Coast Council has named Woodport Public School student Autumn Lo as national winner in the Years 3–4 category of the National Water Week Primary School Poster Competition. Autumn’s winning…
Financial statements pass audit
Councillors formally adopt the audited 2023-24 Central Coast Council Financial Statements but note the backlog in maintenance.
Warnervale airport figures in fiery debate
Eaton says last council effectively all but closed down Warnervale Airport, as he argues for an economic development committee.
Public applauds: ‘It’s not often I clap a Liberal but good on you’
McWaide gets the nod from the gallery after speech panning end of term report.
Mayor plans to get back to basics
Wearing the mayoral robes for the Central Coast is not an entirely new experience for Lawrie McKinna. It was a case of déjà vu when McKinna was elected by his…
Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues
Central Coast Council has commenced Shutdown 3 of the major Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade. The works commenced on October 21 and will continue for two weeks with the impact…
First meeting of new councillors coming up
The oaths of office have been taken and the mayor elected: now for the serious business of an ordinary council meeting.
Mayor and Deputy to lead delegation to conference
Two of the team are first-time councillors: Castles and Lamont.