Call for Mayor to resign
As the clean-up continues following the devastating storms earlier this month, Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is weathering a storm of her own. A motion going before Council at its…
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Extra projects in capital works program
Council’s capital works program has increased by $1.07M for 2019/20, to accommodate an additional 21 projects across the region. They include: $23,625 for playground fencing at The Entrance Town Centre;…
Collapse in community confidence results in calls for mayor’s resignation – Notice of Motion
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is weathering a storm of her own with calls for her to resign. A community campaign brewing on social media to start a legal class…
Hazardous chemical disposal
A program to safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals will be held by Central Coast Council at Event Park, Kariong, on Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23. Previously held…
Councillors’ disclosures of interest documents are very revealing
Eight councillors failed to declare whether they were or were not a property developer or had or did not have a close association with a property developer in their disclosures…
Councillors’ attendance report card not so good for some
Only three councillors have attended all 51 ordinary or extraordinary council meetings since the Central Coast Council term began in September, 2017. They are Deputy Mayor Jane Smith from the…
The Entrance dredging monies secured
[The Entrance] Central Coast Council has secured $600,000 in state government funding for emergency dredging of The Entrance Channel and will match it with a further $600,000 dollars of it’s…
Four days of Chemical CleanOut events
Central Coast Council is once again encouraging residents to clear any unwanted hazardous chemicals in homes, garages and sheds, to be correctly disposed of at the next bi-annual Chemical CleanOut…
Councillor Best to persist with water saving measures
At Central Coast Council’s first meeting for the year on February 10, Councillor Greg Best will do his utmost to convince his fellow councillors to seek Ministerial advice on the…
Council to receive $ 100000 from the State Government for bush fire relief
Bushfire affected areas of the Central Coast will be aided in their recovery with an immediate payment of $100,000 from the State Government to Central Coast Council. This is in…
2020 Youth For Youth team members announced
Central Coast Council has announced the11 members of the Y4Y (Youth For Youth) action team to represent young people around the Coast in 2020. The newly appointed members, aged 14…
Free green waste disposal
Central Coast Council will absorb the costs of green waste disposal for properties west of the freeway at its Buttonderry and Woy Woy Waste Management Facilities until January 31, in…
Council push to reduce illegal graffiti
Central Coast Council will continue to work closely with the community and police in 2020 to reduce illegal graffiti across the region. Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said free…
$1M Federal grant to Central Coast Council for bushfire recovery
Bushfire-hit communities on the Central Coast will see vital infrastructure repaired sooner with a $1M Federal grant to Central Coast Council. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the grant, delivered…
Mayor’s 2020 priorities
[Gosford] Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews outlined some of her priorities for the year as part of a broad ranging video interview with Coast Community News this week. A comprehensive…
Council to hold bush fire information sessions
Central Coast Council is holding a series of bush fire Community Information Sessions for Central Coast residents, as well as other community members, impacted or concerned by recent local bush…
Parks & Reserves closed – Saturday Jan 4
Some National Parks and all Central Coast Council bushland reserves, picnic areas and walking tracks are closed due to the current bush fires and weather conditions. Additionally, all Council Cemeteries…
In house call centre decision deferred again
A late amendment to the council agenda confused Councillors Chris Holstein and Greg Best, who thought they had had a quick win on getting their colleagues to agree to continue…
Water level restriction triggers remain unchanged
The Central Coast will not move early to level 2 water restrictions, despite continued efforts by several councillors. A rescission motion put by Councillors Greg Best, Troy Marquart, Bruce McLachlan…
Free Gosford CBD shuttle bus service welcomed
Central Coast Council commenced its free Gosford CBD shuttle bus service on December 16, aimed at relieving parking congestion in the city centre. Launched by Mayor Lisa Matthews on December…