Brooks slams “undemocratic” Improvement Order
Brooks a lone voice in opposing Local Government Minister’s Performance Improvement Order.
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Statewide review of councillor conduct
The aim is to facilitate and support local decision making – says the OLG.
Residents help set Council priorities for next 10 years
Some residents have come up with key priorities for the region in response to Council management’s recent community engagement program. Undertaken over the past 12 months, results of the program…
Prepolling stations open for Central Coast Council elections
Pre-polling venues opened across the Central Coast on Saturday, September 7, with reports of brisk activity at some stations, including Gosford and Wyong. A full list of early voting venues…
Labor candidates sign accountability pledge
Labor candidates in the September 14 election have signed an Accountability and Transparency Pledge and have challenged other candidates to do the same. Team leader Belinda Neal said accountability, transparency…
Team Central Coast wants to go back to basics
Team Central Coast, which is fielding 15 candidates in the September 14 election, is calling for a back-to-basics approach from the newly elected Central Coast Council to enable the delivery…
Marking Time for Council’s History Week
Seriously, has anything changed in 40 years? The same issues keep popping up.
Gosford East ward team makes roads a priority
The Gosford East ward Labor team has set improved infrastructure, roads and service as top priorities. The three candidates say extraordinary rate increases and hiked fees and charges have failed…
Hands tied: major council decisions to get Departmental approval first
A list of 16 conditions will be imposed on the new councillors.
Candidates defend their roles with Regional Development Australia
One will step down from his RDA role and one will stay on: both explain their reasons.
Efficiency reforms can save dollars, says candidate
Only Brooks spoke in specifics while the other candidates talked in generalities.
Chef Daniel’s candidacy champions Gosford CBD
Celebrated local celebrity chef and restaurateur Daniel Abou-Chedid is running for the Gosford West ward in the September 14 Council election under the Team Central Coast group. With a distinguished…
Labor advocates sporting fee freeze
The Labor team standing for election in the Wyong ward will advocate for a freeze on fees and charges for sporting and community groups. Team leader Kyle MacGregor said freezing…
RYSS calls for candidates to commit to youth issues
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) has asked candidates to reveal their top priorities for young people now and in the future on the Central Coast. “We want to know their…
Upgrade for Deane St
Following months of advocacy by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid and the community of Narara, Central Coast Council has confirmed that it plans to renew Deane St in Narara…
Tough gig for Independents to get your vote
Independents “above the line” have a better chance than independents “below the line”.
Meet the candidate forums v social media
The heat has been dialled up as public takes an interest in candidates standing for council elections on September 14.
Brooks opposes prolonging temporary rate increase
Kevin Brooks, leader of the Ratepayers’ Choice group of Independents set to run for the Gosford West ward at the September 14 election, is opposed to Council plans to make…
Council finances look good as administration ends
Central Coast Council says it is ending its four years under administration in a strong financial position, with a reduction in debt of $150M. Council’s debt at the commencement of…
Council Administrator Rik Hart’s departure marks a new chapter
EDITORIAL After four tumultuous years, Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart is preparing to step down, leaving behind a legacy marked by both accomplishment and controversy. Hart has played a…