Council to seek permission to apply for a rate rise
Central Coast Council will hold a special meeting to give itself permission to apply for a rate rise, even though the Council hasn’t decided yet if it wants one. Council…
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Trimming trees at airport back on the agenda
When Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, visited Warnervale airport on November 17, the talk was all about trees and opportunities. Persson’s airport visit was part of a familiarisation tour…
Administrator’s report to be tabled on December 3
Administrator, Dick Persson, has told the Chronicle that he will table his report detailing the financial situation of Central Coast Council at a public meeting on December 3. The Administrator…
Government avoids paying for emergency works
Central Coast Council does not intend to take the State Government’s decision not to fund emergency works at The Entrance North, following a severe erosion event in July, lying down….
Administrator flags a possible rate rise
The Central Coast Council Administrator Dick Persson has called a special meeting this Thursday, November 26 at 1 pm in Wyong to consider a special rate variation. The public is…
Suspended councillors leave vacancies on the JRPP
The Newcastle Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel is minus two community voices with the suspension of Central Coast councillors. The suspension from the panel came after the Council was…
Administrator Persson takes a familiarisation tour
Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, has commenced site visits with senior staff to ensure that he understands local issues across the Coast, starting in the northern suburbs on Tuesday,…
Administrator to hold a public forum ahead of Council meetings
The Administrator now in charge of Central Coast Council has opened his door to the public. Dick Persson has decided to hold open forums before each Council meeting – on…
How dare you Minister?
Forum – This began when an administrator from the government was given control of the Central Coast Council, mainly Gosford. The council was ordered to merge with Wyong Council which…
Administrator accepts $50M loan from unnamed institution
Central Coast Council administrator Dick Persson has continued on with a councillor resolution to secure a $50M loan. Persson, installed by the State Government on October 30, called an extraordinary…
COSS land safe … for now
Central Coast Council Administrator Dick Persson has announced Council will borrow $50M and sell $30M worth of assets in an attempt to address an expected $89M deficit. Environmentally sensitive lands…
Council recommends refusal of The Hillview Farmstead as a function centre
Noise issues could herald the end of a wedding and function business at Wyong Creek. The Hillview Farmstead wants approval for the ongoing use of 1376 Yarramalong Rd as a…
Council is drawing up a list of assets to sell
Central Coast Council is drawing up a list of assets worth more than $30M to sell, as it works through a list of strategies to address a growing deficit. Administrator,…
Unanimous Motion of No Confidence in Council CEO and Executive Leadership Team
Hundreds of United Services Union (USU) members at Central Coast Council depots have unanimously supported a Motion of No Confidence in Council Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy, and all members…
Submissions accepted on Draft Community Participation Plan
Central Coast Council is revising its Community Participation Plan, a plan that tells residents how to have their say on planning matters. The plan needs updating because the State Government…
Report on council finances to be handed down in 30 days
Newly appointed Administrator of Central Coast Council, Dick Persson, has committed to finding just what actions led to the Council’s financial crisis within 30 days. Persson, who was appointed Administrator…
Frustration with council over Gosford Bowling Club air con
It could be a hot summer ahead for members of Gosford City Bowling Club if Central Coast Council refuses to step up to the plate and replace its ailing air…
Jillian Hogan said quite simply that she was gutted
Suspended Budgewoi Ward councillor, Jillian Hogan, said quite simply that she was gutted. “After three years of lobbying and advocating for projects in the north, and to find that they…
Rik Hart appointed acting CEO of Central Coast Council
Central Coast Council interim administrator, Dick Persson, has confirmed Rik Hart as Acting Chief Executive Officer at an extraordinary Council meeting held at Wyong Chambers on November 3. The temporary…
Applications open for $250M Recovery Fund
Businesses and residents on the Central Coast are now eligible for funding for new infrastructure and initiatives that will drive economic recovery, thanks to the State Government’s $250M Bushfire Local…