Tesch asks RMS for more time for resident engagement
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch is asking for residents of Farnell Rd, Woy Woy, to be given more time to voice their concerns over proposed upgrades along Blackwall Rd….
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Council financial statements show breach of Act
The 2018-19 audited financial statements for Central Coast Council, showing a breach of the Act, were adopted Central Coast Council at its March 9 meeting. The NSW Audit Office noted…
Flooding and capacity limits highlighted in plan feedback
Central Coast Council has considered the outcomes of the draft Urban Spatial Plan community consultation and public exhibition which was completed late last year. More than 170 submissions were received…
Call for lifeguards at Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach Progress Association has called on Central Coast Council to provide lifeguards at Pearl Beach over the summer holidays. President Mr Peter Romey said the association supported the Pearl…
Church sells for $1.43 million
St Andrews church in Umina sold by auction for $1.43 million on March 5. The auction was “hotly contested” by six bidders and sold for $200,000 more than predicted by…
Council seeks insights about leisure centre and theatre
Central Coast Council is seeking suggestions for improvements to the Peninsula Leisure Centre and Peninsula Theatre. “Share your insights on leisure centres and pools, theatres and galleries and all Council-owned…
Two road projects approved
Two new road safety projects are being rolled out on the Peninsula as part of the NSW Government’s Safer Roads Program. Shoulder widening, a raised median strip and marked cycle…
Discussion about Mt Ettalong reserve plan invited
Central Coast Council is asking residents to participate in the development of a masterplan for Mt Ettalong Reserve on the vegetated headland at the southern end of Umina Beach. The…
Beach sculptures ‘pop up’ after storms
A series of sculptures have “popped up” along Umina and Ettalong Beaches, making use of driftwood washed ashore during the recent storms. Umina resident Ms Susie McCarthy took pictures of…
Springwood St seniors housing project to start this year
Expansion of seniors accommodation on a site in Springwood St, Umina, is expected to start this year following Council approval in December. Central Coast Council approved an application from Peninsula…
Anglican parish decides to sell St Andrews church
The Anglican Parish of Woy Woy has decided to sell St Andrews church in Ocean Beach Rd, Umina, with an auction date set for March 5. The property is described…
Clothing company reopens its Woy Woy shop
Home grown Central Coast clothing company, drøm, has reopened its Woy Woy shop after an absence of three years, during which time the merchandise was sold at markets and pop-up…
Hazardous chemical disposal
A program to safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals will be held by Central Coast Council at Event Park, Kariong, on Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23. Previously held…
Council grants $ 7500 to Peninsula projects
Three Peninsula projects have received a total of $ 7559 in the latest round of the Central Coast Council community grants. Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation at Umina…
Australia Day festivities attract 10,000 to Woy Woy
This year’s Australia Day festivities at Woy Woy attracted around 10,000 people, according to Central Coast Council unit manager Mr Glenn Cannard. “Woy Woy was a well-attended, family-friendly event which…
Southern Spirit women’s captain out for four weeks
Southern Spirit Cricket Club’s women’s T20 team captain Ms Sally Oman has been suspended for four games following a hearing with the Central Coast Cricket Association board on February 5….
Pearl Beach residents trapped in street after storm
Residents in Cornelian Rd, Pearl Beach, were trapped in their street most of last week because of a fallen tree over power lines. Crews from Gosford State Emergency Service unit…
Power cut, roads closed and trains cancelled after storm
Strong winds and heavy rain between February 8 to 10 caused power cuts, road closures and the cancellation of train services on the Peninsula. A total of 195.5mm of rain…
Royal Commission into Aged Care forum held
Central Coast seniors were given a voice in helping to shape the findings of the national Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety with a forum held recently, as…
Tesch urges seniors to take up travel card
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch is urging eligible senior citizens to apply for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card. The card can be used to purchase fuel,…