Councillors go down fighting
Central Coast Council voted on Monday, May 11, to accept the constitution of the Local Planning Panel that will now take over the councillors’ previous role in deciding development applications….
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The Book of COSS
A former Mayor of Gosford will be paid $8,200 to write the history of the COSS – the Coastal Open Space System as long as he gets the balance of…
Crouch accuses Council of stalling major projects
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch has accused Central Coast Council of stalling major developments in and around the Gosford City Centre by insisting they go to the…
First pipes laid on Mardi pipeline
The future security of the region’s water supply took a major step forward last week, with the first pipes laid to mark the start of construction of the Mardi to…
Gosford Olympic Pool has reopened with restrictions
The Central Coast’s play spaces, outdoor fitness equipment and skate have reopened as of May 15, in line with the most recent State Government announcement easing restrictions in the face…
Council maintains focus on essential services
Some services may have been impacted due to coronavirus restrictions, but Central Coast Council is plugging away at essential works, helping to keep locals employed and the region’s economy going….
Council to vote to establish Local Planning Panel
Central Coast councillors will vote on Monday, May 11, on a State Government directive to implement a local planning panel (LPP) to decide on development applications. The planning panel will…
Minister threatens Council with performance review
Planning Minister Mr Rob Stokes has threatened Central Coast Council with a performance review. He has accused the council of not demonstrating “a clear commitment to delivering their Local Strategic…
Council calls for more State Government support
Central Coast Council mayor Cr Lisa Matthews has called on the NSW Government to deliver more financial support to enable Council to continue to operate effectively and to provide essential…
Bridge safety plan ‘overkill’, says association
St Huberts Island Residents Association says a safety barrier on the bridge proposed by Central Coast Council is “overkill” and will do little to deter bridge jumpers as it is…
Council provides financial relief to ratepayers
Central Coast Council has announced it may provide interest waivers on outstanding accounts until August 31 for those home owners who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Announcing the…
Gosford waterfront upgrade back on the agenda
The long-debated topic of development of the Gosford waterfront is back in the spotlight, with councillors requesting a report on activation opportunities from officers at the Central Coast Council meeting…
Extension of time for Local Strategic Planning Statement rejected
A deadline of July 1 looms for the completion of the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), Central Coast Council’s centrepiece of land use planning for the future. It is meant…
Council is looking to obtain a $50M loan
Central Coast Council is looking to obtain a $50M loan at a cheaper rate than the current loans that it is paying off. In a report that didn’t get debated…
Deputy Mayor challenges staff over developer meetings
Central Coast Council planning staff have attended 22 meetings of a group that represents the interests of developers. However, they have not attended any meetings of other stakeholder groups over…
Council honours all contracts
All current contracts with Central Coast Council are to continue at this time, the council says, but tenders will be reviewed. In a report on the current situation tabled at…
Residents should decide on community modules
[Forum] Hal Colebatch is absolutely correct, as I have pointed out myself, that ward boundaries are completely inappropriate as planning modules (Coast Community News Forum edition 237), because of the…
Reprieve for rate payers?
Central Coast ratepayers could be in for a reprieve with State regulatory changes that allow councils to delay sending out the first quarterly rates notice for 2020-21. Central Coast Council…
Revolutionary new technology used on roadwork
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Central Coast Council is powering ahead with its usual road maintenance and construction program, and the region this week became the first in Australia to make…
Libraries extend free online eBook offerings
Central Coast libraries have extended their free online resources that are accessible to local residents while the libraries are closed. Council director Ms Julie Vaughan said the council had “a…