CEN asks Premier to intervene in proposed rezonings
A rezoning process for 3,440 properties which has been deferred for almost two decades is finally getting close to being settled with new zonings set to be adopted at the…
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CBD sewer upgrade powers ahead
Central Coast Council’s extensive works program for the Gosford CBD is powering ahead, with work set to begin on a new sewer main along Henry Parry Dr, between Shortland St,…
Water rates set to rise on July 1
Central Coast Council is expected to rubber stamp a 12 per cent increase in water rates from July 1 at its May 28 meeting. While the rise is in keeping…
Waiting on approval for community garden
More than 400 people are waiting on approval from Central Coast Council to start a Community Garden near the Terrigal 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre on Duffys Rd, Terrigal. Several…
Council’s DA approvals still lagging
Central Coast Council’s planning department still runs behind the state average in the time it takes to deal with development applications (DAs) despite a flying squad from the State assisting…
Work begins on treatment plant upgrade
The largest and most ambitious water infrastructure project the Central Coast has seen this decade has begun with the Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade hitting a major milestone. The plant…
Contributions help fund major projects
Central Coast Council’s draft Central Coast Section 7.12 Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2023 is now on public exhibition until Monday, May 27. The plan levies contributions from developers to fund…
Council continues support for surf clubs
Central Coast Council will provide the same financial support for the next four years to Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) and its 15 surf clubs that it has in…
Brooks slams proposed rate hike extension
Community activist Kevin Brooks has slammed Central Coast Council for its plan to extend the “temporary” 15 per cent rate hike approved in 2022. “The temporary special variation was granted…
Niagara Park Stadium upgrade underway
Niagara Park Stadium is set to be transformed into a first-class sporting venue, with upgrade works underway to improve accessibility ahead of a full calendar year of regional and state…
Have a say on how Council spends your money
Residents can have their say on how ratepayer dollars will be spent by Central Coast Council over the next year with the draft Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25 on public exhibition…
Rates set to rise by 4.8 per cent
Central Coast Council’s draft operational plan for next financial year shows rates are set to increase by 4.8 per cent, bringing in an extra $39.6M to the Council while employee…
Treatment plant upgrade to begin soon
Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is gearing up to commence the $82.5M major upgrade of Mardi Water Treatment Plant to ensure the security of the region’s water supply, now…
Popular foreshores undergo extensive facelift
Restoration and upgrade works on the foreshore at both Canton Beach and Umina Beach is now complete. The Canton Beach foreshore sandstone log restoration works and upgrade included restoring and…
Council plans to keep temporary rate rise
Central Coast Council’s long-term financial plan includes a rate rise, three years after it was supposed to be removed. The issue was highlighted when Administrator Rik Hart gave an overview…
Prospective Council candidates should start planning
People thinking of standing as candidates at the September council elections will need a lot of supportive friends and family to hand out how-to-vote cards. That was one of a…
Are we too big? Former Mayor’s suggestion worth considering
Editorial – With Bob Graham, the former mayor of Wyong, suggesting the Central Coast LGA be made smaller, it feels like we’re at an important decision point in the run-up…
What do you think of Council’s leisure services?
Central Coast Council wants to know what you think of its leisure centre and pool services and has launched an online customer satisfaction survey. The survey will include the Grant…
Council launches wellbeing survey
If you needed to, could you access or raise $2,000 within two days in an emergency? And would you ask your neighbours for emotional support or for food or money…
Sporting grounds close in wake of storm
Due to the intense weather and heavy rainfall, all Central Coast sporting fields were closed for use from 2pm Friday for the duration of the weekend of April 6 and…