Community Strategic Plan is not pro-community
In June I attended a forum to discuss the council’s Community Strategic Plan. By the time the plan is released for public comment, the community, as we know it, will…
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Why won’t government finish underpass job?
The wonderful news about the State Government’s reversal on Wyong Hospital got me thinking what about a reversal on the Bulls Hill rail underpass for those of us on the…
‘Leisurely does it’ is council watchword
“Leisurely does it” seems to be the watchword at Central Coast Council. The latest announcement that the Woy Woy Town Centre Master Plan will be completed in June 2020 (“Town…
Council needs better newspaper advertising arrangements
Is Central Coast Council aware that the Central Coast Express Advocate (CCEA), Council’s main newspaper advertising medium, has in recent months, substantially reduced both its print run and distribution network?…
East Coast Low anniversary marked by lack of action
It is 12 months to the day that people living along Wamberal Beach could see for the first time the damage caused by a series of East Coast Low storm…
Dangerous trend or conspiracy theory?
Is it just me or does anybody else notice a trend here? On May 26, the State government’s unelected Central Coast Co-ordinator-General gives her first media interview. On June 2,…
Bouquet for bus drivers
I’d like to thank the bus drivers on route 40 for their persistent patience in allowing me to take my time when boarding. From time to time, I have a…
Speeding issues on Brisbane Water Dve remain unaddressed
I cannot believe that both the government and opposition are lying about what they are doing with the speeding on Brisbane Water Dve between Tascott and the Point Clare Primary…
STL candidates free to vote on issues
I have to agree with Mr Aiken (Coast Community News, May 18, P30) when he states that “Gosford Council is the biggest loser” when compared to Wyong Council. Due to…
Quality of life at risk from over population
What I am about to say applies to the whole of the Central Coast. Gosford Council, many years ago, on my initiative, resolved a visionary approach. That motion was: “An…
Gosford Council is the biggest loser
The Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch’s recent public comments are interesting to say the least. Gosford Council is the biggest loser when it comes to any comparison between Wyong…
Pride of Workmanship Awards Ceremony appreciated
I just wanted to express my sincere thanks to the Gosford North Rotary for their “Pride Of Workmanship Awards” Ceremony held at Gosford Golf Club on Monday night, May 15….
Input sought on Community Plan
A new grassroots movement has emerged from Central Coast community members wanting to get party politics out of Local Government. If that idea appeals to you, visit the Central Coast…
Call for organisations to adopt Station Master’s Cottage
The Ourimbah Railway Station has some of the last timber construction buildings on the rail network in the Central Coast. The future of the buildings has been under review. It…
Wyong Creek dredge should be used in Brisbane Water
The dredge that has been used to clear Wyong Creek has been idle for months. Council could send it down on a low loader and start dredging the channel at…
What is the role of security staff in Kibble Park?
I have written to Central Coast Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, and CEO, Mr Rob Noble, asking them to explain the role of security personnel in Gosford’s Kibble Park. I…
Community meeting comments are appalling
I am appalled and disgusted by the comments made by Chris Golden on the Orana Care project (Orana Care development proposal rejected by community meeting, Coast News, April 21). To…
Another tree goes with a developer friendly decision
Another beautiful angophora tree has been culled from the area adjacent to the railway crossing, opposite Stoney Park, adjacent to the Rawson Rd railway crossing. This was a landmark tree…
NBN so poor telephone connections are lost
Thinking we would soon have no choice, we recently signed up and moved from our ADSL phone-internet service to NBN. The result for us is an internet service so poor…
Where is the evidence for sustainability?
Council’s recent media reports regarding developer forums are intended to instil confidence in the council’s administration but the lack of detail in the council’s development plans undermines this. Administrator Mr…