Central Coast Heart team stands for Budgewoi
Edna Wacher will lead a three-person team standing for the Budgewoi ward in the September 14 Central Coast Council election under the banner Central Coast Heart. “Harmony in diversity is…
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Council CEO “better than satisfactory”
Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer performed better than satisfactorily and mostly achieved the actions and achievements contained in his performance agreement, an annual review has found. A performance agreement…
Former mayor leads Independent team
Former mayor Jane Smith will lead a team of community based Independents running for Gosford West ward at the September 14 Central Coast Council election. “Local government plays an important…
Independent Sandra Harris runs for Budgewoi
Sandra Harris will run as an Independent in the Budgewoi ward in the September 14 Council election. The 46-year-old mum has lived on the Coast for 45 of her 46…
Libs will focus on getting back to basics
The NSW Liberal Party says its candidates in the September 14 election include experienced professionals committed to fighting for a back-to-basics approach to help get the Central Coast back on…
Shaping how Council engages with community
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to help shape how it engages with residents on future decisions. A draft Community Engagement Strategy, including the Community Participation Plan, is now…
Former mayor Doug Eaton runs as Independent
Former Wyong mayor Doug Eaton will contest the September 14 Council election as an Independent Liberal in the Budgewoi ward. Eaton is president of the Warnervale branch of the Liberal…
Local government committee urges No vote
The Central Coast Local Government Committee is supporting a No vote in the September 14 referendum. To be held in conjunction with the Central Coast Council election, the referendum will…
Julian Richards to run as Independent
Julian Richards will run as an unaligned independent candidate for the Gosford West ward in the Central Coast Council election on September 14. He and his wife have lived at…
Community groups meet the candidates
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Labor team ready to stand
Former Federal MP and Senator Belinda Neal will lead a 15-person ticket for the Labor Party in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. Neal was a NSW senator from…
Ex-banker set to run for Council
Rosemary de Lambert will stand as an Independent for the Gosford East ward in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. The Hardys Bay resident said she has had 20…
Sarah Ryan to contest Council election for AJP
Sarah Ryan will head a three-person ticket for the Animal Justice Party (AJP) in The Entrance ward at the September 14 Council election. “Seven years ago, I made the move…
Full list of the 77 council candidates
All the candidates in the five wards for the September 14 elections to vote in 15 councillors for Central Coast Council.
Four former mayors and two former MPs among 77 candidates
Of the 77 candidates, most are in groups of three; or political parties and only 12 are standing by themselves.
Water treatment plant back in business
Central Coast Council’s second and longest temporary shutdown of Mardi Water Treatment Plant as part of its current upgrade is now complete. The four-week plant shutdown and major upgrade milestone…
Council Director resigns
Advertising for the position will take place in early 2025, says Council.
UDIA outlines election wishlist
UDIA NSW is calling on candidates for the September 14 Council election to commit to delivering on affordable housing and jobs for the growing region. UDIA (Urban Development Institute of…
New look for 11 playspaces
Eleven playspaces across the Central Coast have been renewed, featuring improved recreational and accessibility features. This includes 10 locations announced earlier this year, as well as one of three additional…
Simplifying and protecting Coast’s water services
The NSW Government has passed a Bill through Parliament simplifying the operation of the Central Coast’s water supply and sewerage services and protecting it against privatisation. Until now, Central Coast…