$52.8M overhaul for Manns Rd intersections
Two problematic intersections along Manns Rd at West Gosford are set for a major overhaul, following an announcement on May 11 of more than $50M in funding for the projects…
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Farewell Dick
On Wednesday, May 12, Dick Persson officially stepped down as Administrator of Central Coast Council after serving six months at the helm as Council set about clawing its way back…
Will the Coast share in big-spending budget?
Low and middle income earners and businesses on the Central Coast emerged as the big winners in the Federal Budget, handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on May 11. Member…
Rezoning proposal threatens important community programs
An All Ability Bowls program and school and community bowling events are just some of the activities under threat with a proposed rezoning of Gosford City Bowling Club, says Women’s…
No community consultation on CoastWalk upgrade
Forum – I write in response to CoastWalk in CCC237 to say that it is great that the funding has come through to upgrade the track. The upgrades came about…
80 per cent of businesses have been impacted by the Council situation
Business NSW is calling on Central Coast Council to develop a Roadmap for Recovery to restore low confidence recorded by local business in the wake of the announcement that a…
Mariners Tip-Toe Along
FOOTBALL – The Central Coast Mariners maintain their fragile position in second place on the A League table after drawing 0 – 0 with Brisbane Roar at Moreton Daily Stadium…
Council property listed for sale
Community feedback on the list of proposed property sales by Central Coast Council to recover its financial situation is open until 5pm on Friday, May 28. The following list is…
Class action against Council over flooding events planned
Members of the Tuggerah Lakes community are planning a class action against Central Coast Council on behalf of all property owners who suffered loss or damage as a result of…
Unnamed company awarded a $1.4M contract by Council
Central Coast Council has awarded a contract to an unnamed business to inspect and maintain Council’s fire protection systems and equipment. Council owns about 1,200 buildings and 350 of those…
Comprehensive final report of the Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel released
A permanent ocean entrance at The Entrance is not a solution to improving water quality in the Tuggerah, Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah lakes system, according to the final report of…
Asset sales community consultation period extended
Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, has decided to extend the community consultation period on the proposed asset sales and reclassification list. He announced the time extension on Monday afternoon, May…
Debate triggered by 20,000 signature e-petition over in half an hour
Debate in State Parliament over a community petition calling for a Judicial Inquiry into Central Coast Council took little over half an hour and achieved nothing. All that came out…
Contract awarded to develop concept design for highway upgrade
The 3.8km Central Coast Hwy upgrade between Wamberal and Bateau Bay is another step closer, with a contract awarded to develop the concept design on May 4. Minister for Regional…
Prospective Umina Beach carpark sale raises local ire
Under Council’s list of proposed assets for sale, the Umina Beach carpark on West St has been identified as a key sell-off, and businesses are not happy. The 5,187-metre squared…
Crouch defends Public Inquiry and its terms of reference
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has hit back at criticisms from the Labor Party over the terms of reference for the recently announced public inquiry into Central…
Teachers and P&C reps raise concerns over local school conditions
Representatives from P&C committees across the Coast met at Umina Surf Life Saving Club on April 29 to discuss their concerns about current schooling conditions. Attendees included representatives from the…
The Weekly News 5@5
Coast Community News 5@5, May 7. Community land up for grabs across the Coast, a debate over the inquiry into Council gets heated, New Council CEO says he’s in for the long haul, Tuggerah Lakes water quality report released, Mariners drew to Melbourne Victory, and a new play set to debut tonight at the Art House in Wyong.
Council fees and charges to rise
A local aircraft not being used as a business will see an increase to its landing fees at Warnervale Airport next financial year of 15 cents. A plane up to…
End of an era
The announcement that councillors will remain suspended as a public inquiry into Central Coast Council is launched marks the end of a 30 year career in civic life for Councillor…