Council sceptical of proposed rezoning changes
Central Coast Council is sceptical of new rezoning rules proposed by the State Government, saying they represent “a focus on increasing the speed of rezonings at the expense of good…
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Council to re-look at committees structure
Central Coast Council will develop a discussion paper on its advisory groups and committees to inform a framework going forward. A Council resolution on March 23, 2021, to develop a…
Council looking at a $6M surplus this financial year
Central Coast Council is hoping to end the 2021-22 financial year with a $6M surplus, with budget adjustments from the 2021-2022 Quarter 2 Business Report adopted at the February 22…
Nominations sought for Coast’s first Youth Week Awards
Central Coast Council will host the region’s first ever Youth Week Awards with nominations now open. The awards have been developed to recognise the achievements of young people aged 12…
Council could revisit committees structure after Arnebark discredits COSS Committee
Central Coast Council could re-examine its committees structure after a public speaker at the February 3 meeting suggested membership of the COSS Committee was not truly representative of the community….
Ratepayers caught off guard by change in payment options
Ratepayers in the former Gosford LGA should check their rates notices carefully as Central Coast Council has changed reference numbers, assessment numbers and BPAY biller codes. Some ratepayers have reported…
New jobs for Council
Jobs expected to be on offer at Central Coast Council next financial year include marketing officers, open space and recreation planners and engineering undergraduates. The marketing officers would quantify customer…
Central Coast Council signs new 10-year electricity deal
Central Coast Council has partnered with five Hunter-based councils to combine selected electricity requirements into a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement. The Agreement with MOJO Power, which commenced in January, combined…
Council looking for people to help shape strategic plan
Central Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) Community Reference Group. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the CSP represented the…
Have your say on new-look dam picnic area
Residents have been invited to share their values, stories and aspirations associated with the Mangrove Creek Dam picnic area, lookout and surrounds to influence the design of a new Visitor…
Bateau Bay’s abandoned trolleys should be a thing of the past
Law that will fine shopping trolley owners has been delayed since last November, leaving the Council to pick up the cost of clearing them up particularly in places where abandoned trolleys is commonplace such as Bateau Bay,
Have your say on housing
Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to contribute to discussions on housing across the region, with community consultation on the Central Coast Local Housing Strategy Discussion Paper now open….
Council’s capacity to deliver depends on community support
EDITORIAL – Central Coast Council is the region’s most important institution, without it the area would not function, but make no mistake it is under huge pressure to deliver what…
Breaking news: Council’s former CEO takes defamation action against Interim Administrator
Former CEO of Central Coast Council Gary Murphy goes to court next month in a defamation case against former Interim Administrator Dick Persson. Murphy’s contract was paid out by Persson…
Council releases one out of 744 survey responses
Local resident Madeleine is not at all satisfied with Central Coast Council but she believes the best service it offers is the six curbside garbage collections per year. Madeleine is…
Mapping system offline due to cyber security
Central Coast Council restricted use of its online mapping system for a short period from December 15 in response to global cyber security attacks. The move followed a warning of…
Better than a magic carpet?
Beach access is being made a lot easier for people in the northern suburbs with limited mobility or living with a disability this summer. Central Coast Council has made beach…
Two groups slam Central Coast Regional Plan
Two community groups have slammed the NSW Government’s Draft Central Coast Regional Plan 2041, which was released last month. The Plan was launched on December 6 at Gosford waterfront by…
Road closure at Nth Entrance
Due to emergency tree works, the southern end of Hutton Rd, including Karagi Point carpark will be closed on Thursday 6 January 2022 between 7am and 3pm. Council is asking…
Many beaches closed, caution urged
A combination of solid swell, strong currents and powerful waves are creating dangerous surf condition across the Coast and swimmers are asked to exercise extreme caution at all beach locations….