Ferry services could resume soon, says Crouch
Ferry services between Wagstaffe, Ettalong and Palm Beach could resume in a matter of weeks, if not days, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch. In a speech to…
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Northern growth corridor activation has stalled
According to independent Councillor, Bruce McLachlan, Central Coast Council’s efforts to activate the northern growth corridor have “stalled” with no alternative to the opportunities presented by a general aviation hub…
First elected Central Coast Council completes its first year
The very first elected Central Coast Council held its inaugural meeting 12 months ago, and is celebrating a number of significant achievements in an historic first year. Topping the list…
Snowy Hydro Scheme sale could deliver $400m to Central Coast
An estimated $400m in Snowy Hydro Scheme funding is expected to be made available to Central Coast Council from the NSW Government’s sale of its share of the Snowy Hydro…
Youth unemployment 35 % higher than national average
The local youth unemployment rate sits at a “shocking” 16.2 per cent, while the national joblessness rate for youth aged 15 to 24 stands at an average of just above…
Public no longer able to address full meetings of Council
I n order to deliver more time-efficient and effective Council meetings, a public forum will be held before every meeting, and debate times will be limited, in a new Code…
Wadalba land rezoned to create 58 residential lots
A site in Wadalba has been rezoned to pave the way for a Development Application to create 58 residential lots and protect a conservation corridor. The land, at 137 Johns…
Calls to sell former Chappie Pie China Time Theme Park land
Independent Councillor, Louise Greenaway, has called for the sale of the land that was to be home to the Chappie Pie China Time Theme Park at Warnervale. When Central Coast…
$96m in developer contributions fund unallocated
The majority of Council’s capital works projects were on schedule as at August 31, with a planned investment of over $199m in the 2018-19 financial year. Some of Council’s capital…
Councillor calls for extension of Affordable Housing Strategy exhibition
Clr Bruce McLachlan is calling for Central Coast Council’s draft Affordable Housing Strategy to be extended for 90 days. McLachlan intends to move a motion calling for the extension when…
Labor’s gas exploration licence was extended by Liberals
The NSW Government’s cancellation of Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 461 does not tell the whole story, according to Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris. Parliamentary Secretary for the…
Tree poisoning has turned reserve into a dead zone
Over 170 trees have been poisoned in Mazlin Reserve and at Cabbage Tree Bay, Norah Head, since 2012, according to Toukley resident, Mark Smith. Smith and friend Tony Booth have…
Lakeside Plaza developers seek early demolition consent
A motion to extend the Key Iconic Site provisions of the Wyong Local Environment Plan (WLEP) 2013, will be debated when Council meets on Monday, October 8. The key site…
$3.5m project to replace Tacoma South sewerage system
Central Coast Council has started a new round of community consultation for a $3.5m project to replace the sewerage system for over 100 properties on the southern bank of Wyong…
Deadline extended on Wallarah 2 coal mine decision
The recently appointed Federal Environment Minister, Melissa Price, has extended the deadline for her decision on whether to give the Wallarah 2 coal mine the green light under the Environment…
Sister city relationships reviewed
Central Coast Council has confirmed its commitment to maintain ties with two regions, the Japanese city of Edogawa and the NSW town of Walgett, and will investigate the continuation of…
Confusion over increase in express train services clarified
Confusion around the supposed increase in express train services to and from Sydney during peak hour abounds, following conflicting reports from state representatives and the region’s public media outlet, ABC…
Decision brings an end to gas exploration on the Central Coast
The Australian Coal Alliance, the first community group in Australia to fight coal seam gas exploration and drilling, has welcomed the NSW Government’s buyback and cancellation of Petroleum Exploration Licence…
Celebrating 60 years in business in Woy Woy
A Woy Woy business has celebrated 60 years of operation. Law firm Tonkin Drysdale Partners celebrated 60 years of trading on the Peninsula in September. In 1958, Mr Phillip Tonkin…
Avoca Beach added to drone trial
Avoca Beach is receiving a safety upgrade this summer, with the beach confirmed to be a part of the NSW Government’s 2018 drone program. Surf Life Saving NSW will be…