Council calls for cyber abuse legislative reform
Wyong Ward Councillor Louise Greenaway has gained support for her move against online abuse which, she says, robs the community of people who will not speak up for fear of…
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Council’s three-year report card
Opinions are divided on the performance of Central Coast Council, three years after its first councillors were elected, following amalgamation of the former Gosford and Wyong councils in 2016 and…
Council continues to consolidate policies
Five new draft policies are now on public exhibition as Central Coast Council continues to deliver consolidated policies for the entire region following the amalgamation of the former Gosford and…
Cleaning up for tourist season
Central Coast Council is poised to re-set the region as a major tourist destination, following a successful motion from Councillor Bruce McLachlan at its September 14 meeting. Cleaning up gateways…
Green light for West Gosford Shopping Centre redevelopment
A major revamp of the West Gosford Shopping Centre was given the green light at a special meeting of the Central Coast Local Planning Panel on September 3, despite objections…
Mayor hosts Summertime 2020/21 Tourism and COVID safety roundtable
Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews recently led a Summertime 2020/21 Tourism & COVID-19 Safety Roundtable to discuss tourism opportunities to boost our local economy and operating in a COVID safe…
Positive Ageing Strategy on public exhibition
Community members are invited to provide feedback on Central Coast Council’s Draft Positive Ageing Strategy 2021-2026, which outlines how Council will deliver services that support older residents to age healthily,…
Land owner wins appeal but still has more court battles left
Central Coast Council and a Warnervale land owner face a third round in the Land and Environment Court over a development application to clear land at 130-134 Sparks Rd. At…
Councillors debate Toukley’s ugly “ghetto” areas
The entry into Toukley, with its ugly “ghetto” areas, was the target of a long debate at Central Coast Council’s September 14 meeting. The Council eventually decided to write to…
Council app helps residents Get Prepared for bushfire season
As bushfire and storm season approaches, Central Coast Council is urging residents to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for emergencies. Council is promoting Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Week,…
LPP to determine future of Narara Eco Village
An application for a strata subdivision for 18 lots of an approved cluster housing development at Narara Eco Village went to the Local Planning Panel on Thursday, September 3. The…
Future options being considered for Kincumber Tip
The future of Kincumber Waste Management Facility is up in the air, with Central Coast Council announcing this week it is looking at “future options” for the site. The well…
Council received over $111M in grant funding last year
Councillors heard a report at their August 24 meeting that Council had received $111,373,070 in State and Federal Government grant funding in 2019/20. The largest categories to receive funding was…
Suds still flying in council toilet soap opera
Councillors voted to stop a “belligerent” Cr Greg Best from being heard during debate at Central Coast Council’s August 24 meeting. It came during debate on soap in public toilets…
Planning Panel to have public meetings only when a DA has 10 or more objections
Development applications across the Central Coast that haven’t attracted public attention will not be discussed publicly under new rules for Local Planning Panels that took effect from August 1. The…
Toukley’s dilapidated gateway to be discussed
Complaints of the “shanty town” appearance of the graffitied Roads and Maritime worksite, the old fish co-op and dilapidated abandoned wharf at Toukley Bridge will be a topic for discussion…
Council adopts Facilities Leasing Policy despite objections
Widespread opposition to leasing arrangements has not stopped Central Coast Council adopting an updated Facilities Leasing and Licensing Policy. One sporting group wanted the changes deferred until next year, while…
Disability plan to help shape access and inclusion
Residents have until September 4 to give their input into Central Coast Council’s new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), which will help shape access and inclusion in the community from…
Few objections to relocation of ET Australia secondary college
ET Australia Secondary College has released a response to issues raised in submissions regarding its planned relocation to two sites from next year. The college plans to relocate to 125…
Central Coast Council recognised for Waterways Report Card
Central Coast Council has taken out a top honour at this year’s RH Dougherty Awards for its innovative Central Coast Waterways Report Card. The annual Awards, established in 1981 by…