Public should be admitted to councillor briefings
The simple answer to the question, should staff briefings to councillors be open to the public? (CCN 464) is absolutely yes. Both councillors and council staff are representatives/employees of the…
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No more pet projects
It comes as no surprise to me that (Central Coast Councillor) Doug Eaton introduced a Motion regarding Central Coast Airport at Warnervale. I fully expect him to introduce other former…
A battery just won’t do the job
Central Coast News advises in issue 463 that a ‘large’ battery is to be built at the Eraring Power Station. Given the connection to the NSW grid, this location makes…
Off leash dogs a menace at East Gosford
The stunning sporting fields at Hilton Moore Oval (East Gosford) are being totally overtaken by dogs off their leads. Just recently a young promising distance runner was bitten by a…
Logical solution for economic committee
With the continued friction between the parties continuing in Council there has to be a logical solution satisfactory to both parties. Councillors Doug Eaton and Belinda Neal have to back…
Council “coalition” an improvement
Isn’t it strange that Geoff Mitchell, in his letter (CCN 463), is whingeing about a coalition forming to “run the council to the disenfranchisement of 50 per cent of Coast…blah,…
Constant disagreement at Council meeting
Having read the editorial in CCN on October 31 (CCN 462), I contacted the two journalists who were present at (the Council) meeting on October 29; I think we all…
Join the garage sale trail
Each year, NSW generates more than 305,000 tonnes of textile waste, with 236,000 tonnes ending up in landfill. As Australia’s largest secondhand shopping event, Garage Sale Trail, approaches, I am…
Dog poo disappointing
On Monday, November 3, I was disappointed while walking a dog that I am minding from my home in Green Point to the shops. I picked up five dog poos….
Where’s the new timetable?
The route #38 bus stop outside the Imperial Centre (Erina St, Gosford) makes for an interesting study in priorities. The old timetable has, of course, been removed but there is…
High level praise for Gosford Hospital
Having just spent three days in the emergency ward at Gosford Hospital, I have nothing but high praise for our local medical institution. The quality of care was wonderful and the dedication to patient…
Local democracy laid bare
Forum – Democracy died on the Central Coast at approximately 8pm on Tuesday, October 29. There had been an attempt an hour earlier by Councillor McWaide to paint a picture…
Not enough action on climate change
The two-party system of government is no longer working when it comes to dealing with the most serious issue of our time, climate change. There was some hope that the…
PIO to protect public servants
After enduring four years of the Dick and Rik Show, the Central Coast is now being subjected to an episode of Yes Minister with the Performance Improvement Order (instigated by…
Gravy train in motion again
It didn’t take very long for the new Central Coast Council to jump on an “all expenses paid” jaunt. I couldn’t believe that not even one month after being elected…
Why all the angst about PM?
I do not understand the angst in some sections of the media – mostly conservative – about the Prime Minister buying a new house. Surely he is entitled to spend…
No go for bus route change
For years I have been endeavouring to have bus route 37 re-routed, from its present Pacific Hwy Lisarow Station to Tuggerah St route, to The Ridgeway past the retirement village…
Evident that party politics is entrenched
It was fascinating reading the Forum section (CCN October 10), for the fact that near all letters were in regard to the recent local council elections. I cast my vote…
Cr MacGregor draws a long bow
In CCN’s issue dated October 10 Cr Kyle MacGregor criticised the referendum and compared it to ‘disgusting ideologies’ of ‘Reagan and Thatcher’. The headline stated it was a ‘stirring speech…
Cannot justify spending for legal opinion
I read with interest your report on the first meeting of our new Council (CCN October 10). The proposal to use ratepayers’ funds to seek legal opinions when funds are…