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One small problem at Somersby Falls

My wife and I had a picnic at the newly restored Somersby Falls area recently. The restoration has been beautifully carried out. Congratulations to the State Government and Council for…



Look at candidates’ qualifications

I empathise with Graham McGuinness (CCN 448) in that we need people with corporate experience to head our corporate-size Council. But, naturally, democracy wins over in this case. Imagine the…






Get rid of those weeds

Our current Council is well meaning but unfortunately out of touch with the Central Coast’s needs. While money is spent to encourage tourism, which is laudable, the small details are…


Say no at referendum

Currently, only the Central Coast Council is categorised under the Local Government Act as being responsible for a ‘Major Strategic Area’. The Local Government Remuneration Tribunal judged that our population,…



Council needs management overhaul

After reading a letter to the editor recently in Coast Community News, I was relieved to see someone other than myself express concerns over productivity at Central Coast Council. I…



Vale Kincumber tip

The COVID-19 pandemic made a significant impact on the lives of residents across the Central Coast. One resulting issue which (unsurprisingly) is never talked about was the closure of the…


Little hope for new council

I’m afraid the upcoming council elections give me little if any confidence things might change for the better as far as service delivery is concerned. Ever since the Wyong and…




Sewer usage fee a rort

I would really like to know how Central Coast Council can justify including a sewer usage fee on our water and sewer rates. I can understand water usage on water…