Internal Ombudsman’s report to date back to 2012
Real estate agent and The Entrance Ward independent Central Coast councillor, Bruce McLachlan, wants to know what skeletons are in the cupboard before making up his mind about whether to…
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Mystery dumping charge not explained
Central Coast Council has reassured residents that weighbridges at its waste management facilities are regularly maintained and calibrated, following concerns raised by Green Point resident, Ron Clark, who says staff…
Council announces a number of changes to many services
Central Coast Council has announced a number of changes to services in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy, said Council’s priority was the health of staff…
No public forum or attendance at next Council meeting
There will be no public forum or attendance at the Central Coast Council meeting on March 23 in view of the coronavirus situation. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has called an Extraordinary…
Local procurement policy adopted
A new local procurement policy from Central Coast Council will give local businesses a better chance to compete for council tenders. The council adopted the new policy at its March…
Proposal to ban real estate agents from council
Central Coast Councillor, Bruce McLachlan, has labelled a Bill tabled in State Parliament which would ban property developers and real estate agents from being elected to local councils as “undemocratic”…
Financial benchmarks not met due to mitigating circumstances
A performance snapshot shows that Council failed two financial indicators but passed four other State Government mandated benchmarks in its 2018-2019 financial reports. Outstanding rates and annual charges did not…
2020-25 Cultural Plan adopted
After two months of public exhibition in 2019 and extensive community feedback, Central Coast Council has formally adopted its 2020-25 Cultural Plan, set to position the region as a cultural…
Council’s Consolidated Financial Statements 2018-2019 released
Central Coast Council finished last financial year with a budget surplus of $62.4M, $14.9M more than it had budgeted for ($48.5M). The council received more grants and contributions than expected…
Infrastructure Asset management receives a mixed report
Council failed two out of three performance indicators on the Infrastructure Asset management scale. The rate at which Council is renewing its infrastructure is above the benchmark by more than…
Gosford Chambers not considered safe for Council meetings
All future meetings of Central Coast Council will be held at the Wyong Chambers for security reasons. A confidential report was discussed behind closed doors at the February 24 meeting….
Public hearing on climate change to hear from residents
Residents will be invited by Central Coast Council to a public hearing for action on climate change. Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, put forward the idea in response to a proposed…
Public hearing for action on climate change proposed
Residents will be invited by Central Coast Council to a public hearing for action on climate change. Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, put forward the idea in response to a proposed…
Fair spread of spending across all five wards will be a focus of Council budget
The fair spread of spending across all five wards will be a focus of Central Coast Council as it prepares its draft budget for the next financial year. The word…
Council determined to work out the best option for Davistown
Despite assurances from Central Coast Council that it will look into sewerage system problems experienced at Davistown following heavy storms in early February, Davistown Progress Association will push for a…
New security arrangements for council meetings
Central Coast Council is cracking down on security, with all future meetings to be held at the Wyong chambers. A confidential report was discussed behind closed doors at the February…
Mayor derides dismissal motion as “hateful campaign”
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has described an unsuccessful motion at the Council meeting on February 24 to force her to resign, as prompted by a “hateful campaign” fuelled by…
“Beerhall politics”
State Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, was ordered to leave the NSW Parliament Chamber on Tuesday, February 25, because of his use of foul language during a debate between…
Council re-affirms opposition to Wallarah II
Central Coast Council has re-affirmed its opposition to the Wallarah two coal mine approved for the north of the coast, with its major objection being the strain that it will…
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…