Subdivision of the Old Farm is thin edge of the wedge
I read with disgust your reported coverage of the ‘vote’ by the Administrator at the Council Meeting on July 26 (Agenda Item 2.6) “the 300 lot subdivision of the Old…
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Heritage preservation opportunity wasted
The proposed gutting of the School of Arts building completely exterminates its history of use, as both a School of Arts and an Education building, as very significant public uses….
Council fixed the problem but not the problem it caused
I have a problem with the former Gosford Council and the Central Coast Council. There is a water easement next to my property where the stormwater pipe has developed cracks…
Support sought to save our water supply from being contaminated
On behalf of Mountain Districts Association and all those who have been fighting Council and the EPA to get Mangrove Mountain Landfill closed and thus prevent the Central Coast drinking…
Look at what happened last time
I have just heard that Mr Chris Holstein is to stand for election to the new Central Coast Council. As a ratepayer on the Peninsula, I could not believe my…
Administrator rejects rezoning report, no reasons given
The Empire Bay and Districts Roads Action Group is outraged at the report on page 13 of the July 10 edition of the Peninsula News about a proposal to rezone…
Sporties proposal could not be more unsuitable
The proposed development at Woy Woy Bowling Club (Sporties) could not be more unsuitable. Enquiries to Central Coast Council is that the DA has been sent back to the applicant…
Call for community members to consider standing for election
I ’m sure I don’t need to remind readers of this newspaper of the importance of local issues to the quality of life in the Central Coast Local Government Area….
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…
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….