Local government committee urges No vote
The Central Coast Local Government Committee is supporting a No vote in the September 14 referendum. To be held in conjunction with the Central Coast Council election, the referendum will…
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Julian Richards to run as Independent
Julian Richards will run as an unaligned independent candidate for the Gosford West ward in the Central Coast Council election on September 14. He and his wife have lived at…
Community groups meet the candidates
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Labor team ready to stand
Former Federal MP and Senator Belinda Neal will lead a 15-person ticket for the Labor Party in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. Neal was a NSW senator from…
Ex-banker set to run for Council
Rosemary de Lambert will stand as an Independent for the Gosford East ward in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. The Hardys Bay resident said she has had 20…
Sarah Ryan to contest Council election for AJP
Sarah Ryan will head a three-person ticket for the Animal Justice Party (AJP) in The Entrance ward at the September 14 Council election. “Seven years ago, I made the move…
Full list of the 77 council candidates
All the candidates in the five wards for the September 14 elections to vote in 15 councillors for Central Coast Council.
Four former mayors and two former MPs among 77 candidates
Of the 77 candidates, most are in groups of three; or political parties and only 12 are standing by themselves.
Water treatment plant back in business
Central Coast Council’s second and longest temporary shutdown of Mardi Water Treatment Plant as part of its current upgrade is now complete. The four-week plant shutdown and major upgrade milestone…
Council Director resigns
Advertising for the position will take place in early 2025, says Council.
UDIA outlines election wishlist
UDIA NSW is calling on candidates for the September 14 Council election to commit to delivering on affordable housing and jobs for the growing region. UDIA (Urban Development Institute of…
New look for 11 playspaces
Eleven playspaces across the Central Coast have been renewed, featuring improved recreational and accessibility features. This includes 10 locations announced earlier this year, as well as one of three additional…
Simplifying and protecting Coast’s water services
The NSW Government has passed a Bill through Parliament simplifying the operation of the Central Coast’s water supply and sewerage services and protecting it against privatisation. Until now, Central Coast…
Three Coasties Who Care to run for Council
Three local women passionate about the Central Coast and ensuring transparency in local government have declared their candidacy for the September Council election under the banner Coasties Who Care. Lisa…
New faces on Team Central Coast on Council ticket
Team Central Coast has announced two changes in its 15-person ticket to contest the September 14 Council election. Lawrie McKinna and Pat Farmer will now be joined by George Paterson…
First candidates forum: Wednesday August 7
The first of the Meet the Candidates forums happening across the Coast in the lead-up to the September 14 council elections is on Wednesday, August 7, at Ourimbah RSL Club…
Last Chemical CleanOut events for year
Central Coast Council will hold its final Chemical CleanOut events for 2024 in August and is inviting residents to clear out unwanted hazardous chemicals from around the home and safely…
Lee Erlin joins Ratepayers’ Choice ticket
Lee Erlin will join Kevin Brooks and Stephen Sizer on the Ratepayers’ Choice ticket for the September 14 Council election, standing for Gosford West Ward. Erlin has lived in the…
New pathway confirmed for Mannering Park
The funding is ready to flow on a new shared pedestrian and cycle pathway connecting the suburbs of Mannering Park, Kingfisher Shores and Chain Valley Bay as the Federal Government…
Agreement on Woy Woy pub renovations
Woy Woy Hotel (affectionately known as the Old Pub) has reached agreement with Central Coast Council in the Land and Environment Court on its forthcoming renovations. Council refused the pub’s…