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…
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Pedestrian crossing petition attracts 500 signatures
An online petition to be presented to Central Coast Council calling for a pedestrian crossing on Mt Ettalong Rd at Etta Rd has attracted 527 signatures. “We want the crossing…
Council’s VendorPanel Marketplace to support local procurement
Central Coast Council is making it easier for local businesses to supply it with products and services.
Thrid time lucky for HMAS Adelaide mast?
The installation of the Mast of the ex HMAS Adelaide II at the Haven at Terrigal still remains in limbo,.
High council amalgamation costs draw swift reactions
Labor MPs on the Central Coast are angered by the “hefty cost forced on the community” by the amalgamation of former Gosford and Wyong Councils. It was reported in last…
Council to respond to repeal of airport Act
The NSW Government is planning to introduce legislation in September to implement the recommendations of an independent review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) (WAR) Act 1996. The Act imposes restrictions…
Councillor Marquart’s absence critical to Operating Plan vote
The absence of Councillor Troy Marquart proved critical, as it turned out, to the passage of Council’s 2020/21 Operating Plan. In a statement to Coast Community News, Councillor Marquart said…
Council to borrow $50M
Central Coast Council plans to borrow $50M this financial year. Council’s debt portfolio totalled $233.2M of external borrowings a year ago and about $235.4M at the end of June this…
COVID-19 and amalgamation drive Council deeper into deficit
Central Coast Council will increase fees and charges, shelve capital works projects and borrow up to $50M as it tries to navigate the impact of COVID-19 and high amalgamation costs….
Council amalgamation has cost $49M to date
It has cost Central Coast Council almost $39M more to amalgamate on top of the $10M it got from the NSW Government’s implementation fund. The costs were an estimation given…
Council budget severely effected by State Government cost shifting
Central Coast Council expects to pay the State Government $32.5M in waste levies this 2020-21 financial year. In return, the State Government will grant Council about $300,000 this year from…
Contractionary operational budget passed after a fiery debate
This year’s operational budget was passed on the Mayor’s casting vote after a fiery debate that lasted almost two hours at Central Coast Council’s July 27 meeting. The outcome could…
In defence of libraries
When Central Coast Council discussed the proposal for a new regional library proposed for Gosford CBD at its July 13 meeting, Cr Bruce McLachlan questioned whether the community really wanted…
Labor MPs claim misdirection of over $100M of council merger grants
Labor MPs on the Central Coast have claimed that money meant to support NSW councils with extra costs of amalgamation, including Central Coast Council, has instead been redirected to councils…
Council action plan to support people with disabilities
Central Coast Council is striving to make the region more accessible for people living with a disability by encouraging community members to join its Access and Inclusion Reference Group. The…
New Land Transaction Policy goes on exhibition
A Land Transaction Policy which will replace those of the former Gosford and Wyong Councils is about to go on public exhibition. A chief tenet of the policy is to…
Level one water restrictions to remain through winter
Level one water restrictions will remain in place on the Coast through the winter months and be reassessed in November. The decision was made at the council meeting on July…
Council forges ahead despite division on Regional Library
Plans are forging ahead for a Regional Library and Innovation Hub in Donnison St, Gosford, but not all councillors are on board. Lead consultants for the project, Lahznimmo Architects, were…
No assurances from council on red bin collections
Councillor Greg Best has once again failed to convince Central Coast Council to issue an assurance that red bin collections will definitely not be scaled back from weekly to fortnightly….
Labor MPs claim misdirection of council merger funds
Labor MPs on the Central Coast claim money meant to support NSW councils with extra costs of amalgamation, including Central Coast Council, has instead been redirected to councils in Coalition-held…