Two Liberal councillors bail out of Council
Liberal councillors Troy Marquart of Gosford West Ward, and Rebecca Gale, from Gosford East Ward, have resigned from Central Coast Council. Their resignations were accepted and noted as one of…
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Council to slash $40.5M from its 2020-21 capital works program
Central Coast Council is planning to slash $40.5M from its 2020-21 capital works program as it continues towards financial recovery with new financial leadership. Acting CEO, Jamie Loader, said Council…
State Government will not pay for The Entrance North emergency erosion control
A squabble is brewing over who should pay for the emergency works that held back coastal erosion at The Entrance North and Wamberal. Central Coast Council says the State Government…
Blame game escalates as Minister prepares to dismiss Council
Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock was scathing in her criticism of Central Coast Council as she announced her intention on October 21 to provide $6.2M to cover immediate expenses, including…
‘I won’t bail out’ – Mayor
Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews said she won’t bail out in these tough times. She also confirmed no by-elections will be held to replace the two councillors, Crs Gale and…
Nominations called for PM’s Veteran Employment Awards
Central Coast organisations which employ and support members of the veteran community, or veterans making a significant contribution to their workplace, are being encouraged to nominate for the 2021 Prime…
Crs Best and Marquart want their own conduct breach allegations to be aired in public
Cr Greg Best and Cr Troy Marquart have both copped code of conduct breach allegations – one at least of which comes via a complaint from a member of the…
Funds raised for Kincumber family devastated by house fire
A Kincumber family devastated by a fire which destroyed their home and claimed the life of their 13-year-old daughter Abby in February has issued a heartfelt thank you to community…
More calls to reopen Kincumber Tip
With a report on the future of the Kincumber Waste Management Facility set to come back to councillors before the end of the year, another Central Coast business owner has…
Mayor says Councillors did not know extent of cash flow crisis
Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews has formally acknowledged the State Government’s $6.2M emergency bail-out but said she was “disappointed” at Minister Hancock’s intention to dismiss Council and appoint an administrator….
Coasties warned to prepare for storm season
Storm season is upon us, from October to March, and the State Emergency Service (SES) is asking all Coasties to take some small preventative measures to protect their homes and…
Minister gives council seven days to show cause
Central Coast Council has seven days to lodge a submission with the Office of Local Government on why it should not be suspended, following an announcement on October 21 by…
‘Sounds like the last hurrah’
Councillors used a meeting on October 21 to offer what sounded like their farewell speeches. “It sounds like the last hurrah, doesn’t it,” Cr Doug Vincent said. It was the…
The public has a right to know how this happened
The Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) has welcomed the Minister’s announcement of plans to appoint an Administrator to Central Coast Council. “Where an administrator is appointed, the Council may be…
Weekly News 5@5
The week’s top Central Coast News stories – October 23, 2020. Council receives a ministerial sacking notice. Greater Sydney Commission to drive Central Coast Strategy. Improved Job Listing Data. Gas…
Travel gift card instead of refund
Michelle Densem of Shelly Beach is one of many Central Coast residents disappointed to have received a gift card from a travel company due to a trip cancellation because of COVID-19 in lieu of a cash refund.
Blame game escalates as Minister prepares to dismiss Council
Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock was scathing in her criticism of Central Coast Council as she announced her intention on October 21 to provide $6.2M to cover immediate expenses including…
Is coastal oil and gas exploration dead?
Debate over a motion to put an end to oil and gas exploration off the Central Coast has been adjourned and indications are that it may not even be put…
Is Lake Macquarie lost to heavy metals?
There was bad news this week for the thousands of Central Coast residents who enjoy water activities on the beautiful Lake Macquarie at the north of the region. The Out…
Paltry fine “will not be a disincentive to pollute”
Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) says that the paltry fine of $30,000 for pollution at Vales Point Power Station sends the signal that public health is worth less than corporate welfare….