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.
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Wright launches survey on local roads
Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright has launched a survey for residents across the region, so they can share their concerns and have their say on local roads. It comes as…
Identifying water and sewer priorities
Central Coast Council has identified the top priorities for its water and sewer services, as outlined in 2024 Community Engagement Outcomes Report recently published on Council’s website. Director of Water…
Council closures over Christmas period
Central Coast Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period from Monday, December 23 to Friday, January 3, and re-open on Monday, January 6. Council’s…
A Council-led forum will focus on developers
An opportunity for council to lead; engage with the development sector, partner with NSW Govt and build a foundation for the future.
Castles loses control of library review
Councillor Kyla Daniels took control by putting herself and two Liberals up as the first three members of a six member committee.
Council backs people with disability
Central Coast Council celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3, promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion for people with disabilities in our community. As part of its ongoing…
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…
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…