New council interim executive structure announced
The interim executive structure adopted by the Central Coast Council at its first public meeting on May 25 did not include the interim deputy general manager’s role that was initially…
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Public meeting called over Coast’s majorenvironmental and public health issue
A public meeting will be held at Gosford Leagues Club on June 16 to alert Gosford and Wyong residents to the risks associated with the Mangrove Mountain landfill. The Mountain…
Forming the biggest council in NSW is a real challenge
The administrator of the newly-formed Central Coast Council, Mr Ian Reynolds, said he was “really pleased” with the reception he was given at the council’s first public meeting on Wednesday,…
Avoca Beach Caravan Park extension proposed
Using this land as a caravan park would act as an extension to the adjoining Palms Caravan Park that has been in operation for over 40 years and currently provides…
Councillors want very fast train on the drawing board
State and federal members of parliament as well as local federal election candidates will be asked by Gosford Council to confirm their party’s support for a high speed rail project…
Point Frederick Lynn Ave development deferred
The decision on a development application for a $6.2 million residential fl at building in Point Frederick has been deferred by Gosford Council so the site can be inspected. The…
New development applications for over 1,000 residential units
New development applications for over 1,000 residential units and at least $327 million worth of residential and mixed-use developments are currently being considered by Gosford Council. Those figures are made…
MAC continue their fight for a PAC on former school site
Vice president of the Multi Arts Confederation, Ms Fi (Victoria) Hopkins is not giving up the fight to return the former Gosford Public School site to the community as a…
Privately owned development could be council’s choice for PAC
A regional performing arts centre integrated into the privately owned Waterside Development on the corner of Mann St and Georgiana Terrace is currently Gosford Council’s preferred location for the long…
Malcolm Brooks challenges Adam Crouch over PAC
Former mayor and Liberal member for Gosford, Mr Malcolm Brooks has issued a challenge to the current Liberal member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. Mr Brooks said he wants a…
Build the PAC on Poppy Park or lose the funding – Crouch
The proposed regional performing arts centre (PAC) for Gosford must be built on the Gosford City Park site (Poppy Park) if Gosford Council wants to retain the $22 million in…
State government not keeping council informed on waterfront
The Central Coast’s NSW Government representatives, Mr Scot MacDonald and Mr Adam Crouch, have not directly consulted Gosford Council about their latest concept plans for the city’s waterfront. Deputy mayor…
Senator upset by school site announcement
The announcement that a second public service office is to be built on the Gosford waterfront is further proof that the Liberals ignored the wishes of the local community, according…
Second building announced for former school site
The NSW minister for finance, services and property, Mr Dominic Perrottet has initiated the latest flurry of debate about the regional performing arts centre and the former Gosford Public School…
Confronting exhibition by Peace Prize recipient
Gosford City residents are invited to bear witness to arguably the most powerful collection of contemporary humanitarian works, when Gosford Regional Gallery presents ‘I Witness’, Australia’s first major display of…
Only some councillors to apply for interim roles
Gosford City’s 15 elected councillors have until April 15 to express interest in taking up an interim role on a proposed new Central Coast Council. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna…
Rail patronage dropped by 11 per cent
Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith said she believed commuters had lost faith in the Baird Government’s ability to deliver public transport and are turning to their cars instead. “Bureau…
Gosford Library to receive over $180,000
Deputy premier and minister for the arts, Mr Troy Grant and parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald have announced Gosford Library will receive $181,817 in NSW Government…
Equalisation of rating systems could result in 18 per cent increase
The NSW Government has not given Gosford Council any clarification about what might happen to rates as part of the potential merger between Gosford and Wyong Councils. “Council is yet…
Brooks presents Performing Arts Precinct plan
Former Gosford mayor, Mr Malcolm Brooks OAM, is continuing the fi ght to see a performing arts precinct on the Gosford waterfront. He has earmarked the remainder of the former…