Nominate a young Coastie making a difference Nominations for the 2025 Central Coast Youth Week Awards are open now until Sunday, February 23. The awards honour and celebrate outstanding young people aged 12-24 who have made significant contributions to the Central Coast community. Award categories: Arts and Entertainment Award Community Service and Activity … [Read more...] about Focus on young people doing good things
Lamont questions heliport process
Central Coast Council has been accused of anti-competitive behaviour for its decision to begin exclusive negotiations with only one provider for a heliport lease at Warnervale airport. Mark Lamont, partner of councillor Corinne Lamont, wants the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) to investigate Council’s actions. “I referred the Council heliport lease process … [Read more...] about Lamont questions heliport process
Court decision over Narara Ck sewage discharge
Central Coast Council has been convicted of two offences at Narara Creek in 2023 after pleading guilty in the Land and Environment Court in November. In a decision made public on Friday, December 20, Council was fined $105,600. The fine contained a discount for the early guilty plea and takes account of a council proposition to spend up to $151,900 on restoration works at … [Read more...] about Court decision over Narara Ck sewage discharge
Magenta pathway opens
The Magenta Shared Pathway officially opened on December 16, with Mayor Lawrie McKinna, together with fellow Councillors, cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion. This project was funded by Central Coast Council through developer contributions and provides a scenic route between North Entrance towards Toukley for cyclists and pedestrians. Council Director Infrastructure … [Read more...] about Magenta pathway opens
December 10 meeting highlights
The big decisions included: # Mayoral Minute for a Development Forum - Building a Foundation for FutureGrowth - to be held in March was adopted. # Draft Development Control Plan (DCP) Chapter 4.7 Tuggerah Regional CentreFinalisation and Local Planning Agreement for the Tuggerah Gateway PlanningProposal was adopted. # The councillors' Social Media Policy was adopted. # Open … [Read more...] about December 10 meeting highlights
