Let’s improve productivity instead of more rate increases
Central Coast Council is at it again – into our wallets for a 4.8 per cent increase in rates. Since this shambles was placed in the hands of an administrator…
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Woy Woy suitability as a growth corridor needs clarification
The State Government recently designated Woy Woy town centre as a “growth corridor”. However, these ambitions are at odds with Central Coast Council’s interpretation of the NSW Flood Plain Manual…
All details should be available
Recent articles in local newspapers contain reports that the Peninsula Residents Association (PRA) was unable to obtain details about Central Coast Council’s latest operating budget as it was considered “not…
Will we get our $2M back?
In a moment of exuberance after the Mariners won the 2023 championship, the Administrator of Central Coast Council announced that he had authorised the expenditure of $2M to kick-start the…
Time to rethink nuclear power
Over the years I have had swayed for or against nuclear power. Technology has advanced significantly to warrant a re-look at this. Costs are saved by using old coal sites…
Protect our forests
Not so long ago the world was up in arms over the logging and deforestation of the Amazon. We are doing the same thing to our forests and bushland in…
Speed humps unnecessary
I could not believe, with all the potholes on the Central Coast, that the Council would waste money putting speed humps on the access road to Terrigal. The have put…
Hart’s green space argument carries no weight
I strongly challenge comments made by Administrator Rik Hart, at the June 25 council meeting that the current Gosford Library needs to be removed … because we’re short of green…
We need to bring Council costs down
We have recently been made aware that Council rates on the Central Coast will rise by 4.8 per cent from July 1. As our community continues to grapple with the…
Act of kindness at 5 Lands Walk
I was volunteering for the 5 Lands Walk, at a designated bus stop for the participants in Ettalong on June 22. It was very cold and, noticing me rubbing my…
Focus on housing a budget positive
The NSW Government has just handed down the 2024/25 Budget and the overarching take-away is that there will not be an almost half a billion dollar surplus, but in fact,…
Pat on the back for local builder
I am writing this letter as I feel the builder who built our third home deserves a pat on the back for his work ethics and finishes. We had spoken…
Hope we see more Red-backed Kingfishers
As a keen observer of the local wildlife, I was very interested to see the article on page two of Issue 442 regarding sightings of the Red-backed Kingfisher at Mount…
Outstanding local show by Curtain Bounce
Recently I had the absolute privilege of experiencing two of the most continuous spinetingling hours of my life. My husband and I were totally enveloped by the amazing performance of…
Vote no at the referendum
Why is Central Coast Administrator Rik Hart telling local community groups to vote yes in the upcoming referendum to reducing the number of councillors and wards in the local government…
Dangerous bin collection conditions
Again this week, two rubbish bins went sliding down my street after being emptied, gaining momentum as they hurtled towards the bottom of the hill. I fear for anyone walking…
Unhappy train commuter
The popular morning services Central Coast to Sydney has been drastically cut by the Minns Labor State Government. Commuters now have a choice to catch a 5:10am or 5:57am service…
Housing targets need funding and infrastructure
This week we have seen the NSW Government commit to building 377,000 new homes across the state over the next five years, to align with the National Housing Accord. As…
Council history repeating itself
Is history repeating itself? I noticed a story about water and rates increases (CCN 440) and a few pages further on a story from Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer…
We need candidate forums before council elections
With the front page and editorial of issue 441 devoted to the upcoming return of democratic local government on the Central Coast, I thank Paul Link for his Forum submission…