Resident speaks up on water prices
Only 20 residents zoomed in for a public hearing into water prices on the Central Coast.
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Council wants out of care of Mooney Mooney reserve
Give responsibility to the owner of the Mooney Mooney land, TransportfNSW, says Council.
Wildlife corridor widened to correct mapping error
Landowners at Wadalba South affected by Council mapping error.
Council continues financial arrangement with surf clubs
Surf Life Saving Clubs at Lakes Beach; Soldiers Beach; North Entrance; The Entrance; Toowoon Bay and Shelly Beach will receive a share of $213,500 that is provided to Coast Surf Clubs by Council each year for ongoing operations.
Court says up to 1.14 million cubic metres of waste can be dumped at Mangrove Mountain
The Land and Environment Court (LEC) has found the court orders entered by Gosford City Council in 2014 stand and that the operator of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill doesn’t need…
Road or obstacle course?
I am a motorcycle rider. Everyday I take my life into my own hands. Apart from watching my speed limit, I now must constantly watch the road and avoid the…
Council admits RPACC error
Council admits report saying it was scouting for sites was a mistake.
Council reveals it’s scouting for performing arts centre site
Previously identified land out of the picture for regional arts centre.
Smith hits back at Public Inquiry report criticism of councillors
Former Mayor, Jane Smith, has hit back at criticisms levelled at the now sacked Central Coast councillors in the Public Inquiry report into Council’s financial woes. Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch’s report…
Oops, Council meeting has new unofficial start time
Don’t be caught out: Council meetings are starting earlier.
Where to find new councillors?
I fully agree with Bruce Hyland’s comments re suitably qualified and experienced people for the role of councillors (CCC, March 23). The problem is where to find them. I think…
Council’s electric fleet powers ahead
Central Coast Council’s fleet of battery and hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) is generating financial benefits and local opportunities as the cost of fuel continues to climb. Council’s long-term strategy to…
Should GM and CFO be held to account?
I’ve read the very well written article of Merilyn Vale published on page 21 of your 18 March 2022 edition regarding the former Central Coast Council (CCC) financial debacle. I…
Crisis brewing over Council leases with community and business groups
The issue of leasing agreements and tender processes between the Council, community groups and business operators continues to be muddied, despite the issuing of a new leasing policy almost 18 months ago.
New team ready to act for youth
Central Coast Council has named five new Y4Y (Youth for Youth) action team members, to represent young people on the Central Coast. The newly appointed team members range from 14…
Plea for Ourimbah residents to shape their masterplan
Ourimbah residents are once again trying to have their say in their masterplan which goes to the Council-under-administration meeting on Tuesday, March 22, for adoption. The residents have been fighting…
Councillors had ultimate responsibility, despite staff failures, says Commissioner
The Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch found no single smoking gun but was critical of both staff and councillors in her report into the financial crisis at Central Coast Council (CCC) that…
Public Inquiry report released – MPs react
The 13 suspended Central Coast councillors are to be sacked and the Council is to remain in administration until the next local government election for the region following the release…
Unvaxxed Council employees face the sack
A number of Central Coast Council staff who remain unvaccinated are facing the sack as they come to the end of extended leave while others have already been terminated. Central…
Labor MPs push for release of Council public inquiry findings
The Coast’s Labor MPs are ramping up the pressure on Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, and the NSW Government to release the findings of the public inquiry into Central…