It's that time of year when the fees and charges for the 2025-26 financial year are being set. A draft copy of the council's fees and charges will be tabled at the April 29 council meeting. Most increases look to be about 2.9 per cent. Including sports fields and airports. Weddings in public spaces will be cheaper. Dog registration fees - no change. Bookings for halls, … [Read more...] about Check out the fees and charges increases from July 1
FOGO is the focus
Council staff have put forward a recommendation in response to a councillor-led proposal for expressions of interest for the development of Buttonderry Waste Management Facility. The economic development committee met on April 1 and recommended the council call for a comprehensive briefing paper on Buttonderry with a view to seeking expressions of interest (EoI) for the … [Read more...] about FOGO is the focus
New Director of planning resigns
Council has confirmed that the new Director of Environment and Planning has resigned. Dr Danielle Toase began her new role with Council on Monday April 14, only four days before Easter. In a statement released after the Easter break Council said: "After recently commencing with Central Coast Council, Dr Danielle Toase has elected to step down from her newly appointed role … [Read more...] about New Director of planning resigns
Budget and operational plan for public exhibition
The draft budget for the next financial year is set to be adopted by the councillors on April 29 so it can go out on public exhibition. The long term financial plan includes a preferred scenario of keeping the Coast's current rate rise beyond 2031. The Central Coast is operating under a Special Rate Variation (SRV) which is supposed to drop off in 2031, meaning rates should … [Read more...] about Budget and operational plan for public exhibition
Walk Wyong for Heritage Festival
Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to step into the shoes of Wyong locals from the 19th century by joining one of four Wyong Heritage Guided Walks in April and May. These tours are run by the Wyong Family History Group as part of an annual celebration of the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival to celebrate local history, community and the … [Read more...] about Walk Wyong for Heritage Festival
