Council’s debt now made public thanks to Cr Wright
Council has borrowings totalling $201.4M, including the remaining Emergency Loan to be paid this year.
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Council to hold extraordinary meeting
The first meeting for 2025 had a huge agenda and council failed to deal with all items.
Council rapped over knuckles for breaching GIPA Act
A complaint about council has been upheld in full – council breached the GIPA Act.
Review for Killcare phone tower
A telecommunications tower at Killcare Heights is back on the agenda with Central Coast Council accepting submissions for an amended application and review until March 21. Already hundreds of letters…
Work starts on Tunkuwallin skatepark
Get ready to roll; construction of the highly anticipated Tunkuwallin Skatepark and Pump Track is set to begin in March. Located at 130 Kanangra Dr, Gwandalan, the $530,521 project has…
We will bid to be a Rugby World Cup training base
The Rugby World Cup comes to Australia in 2027 – and we could host a training camp.
Hold off on dropping paint cans to Buttonderry
Residents have been asked to temporarily hold off on disposing of paints and gas bottles through the Buttonderry Community Recycling Centre (CRC). The plea comes from Central Coast Council, following…
Sign up to keep in the loop during emergencies
Following the boil water Alert, people signed up for council’s emails and followed its Facebook page.
Design award for visitor centre at scenic dam
Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre has been awarded the 2024 Newcastle Excellence in Building Award in the Public Buildings category (under $5M). The accolade recognises outstanding craftsmanship and architectural design….
Council’s Director of Planning advertised – calls for new focus
The role oversees urban renewal, greenfields development, estuarine and coastal management, high value ecological areas and substantial rural and food processing industries.
Gosford Library’s future debated – but few can watch it unfold
Room for six extra people only and technical limitations mean no Livestream.
Thirteen Coast playspaces to get a makeover
Thirteen playspaces across the Central Coast will be renewed as part of the Central Coast Playspace Strategy with construction taking place between January and June 2025. Central Coast Council Director…
Council sets record straight on parking trailers
Central Coast Council has clarified regulations relating to the parking of caravans, campers, boats and trailers on public streets following several complaints from readers. One resident claims that some people…
Deep dive into digital skills from Council
Central Coast Council’s Destination Central Coast is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible local tourism businesses to participate in round three of the Digital Deep Dive. The upskilling program…
Slow DA times threaten housing target
The Hunter and Central Coast are performing well on housing delivery compared to other regions in NSW, but there are significant opportunities to further accelerate development and support population growth,…
More global recognition for Council
The Central Coast region has once again been selected as a finalist in the internationally recognised Green Destinations Story Awards for 2024, after taking out first place in the Destination…
Council convicted over Narara Creek sewage leak
Central Coast Council has been convicted of two offences relating to the discharge of raw sewage into Narara Creek in 2023 after pleading guilty in the Land and Environment Court….
Community grants will help enhance Central Coast
Central Coast Council has awarded funding to 42 local community groups, non-profit organisations and businesses through the annual Community Grants Program to support projects that positively impact the Central Coast…
All rise – the mayor is in the room
Local Government Minister wants greater transparency to increase community confidence.
New councillor vindicated in seawall debate
Lamont was told she hadn’t done her homework too well by Deputy Mayor Doug Eaton. Turns out, she had.