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Merilyn Vale

Denmark calling: save the library

June 6, 2025 by Merilyn Vale

The family of the architect of Gosford Library have added their voice to those wanting Gosford Library to be saved. “We, the family of the architect, Alan Williams, request that Central Coast Council re-purpose the library as per the qualified authority of the Government Architect of NSW and the Gosford Urban Design Framework,” the family spokesman, writing from Denmark, … [Read more...] about Denmark calling: save the library

Rules for access to sports grounds

May 26, 2025 by Merilyn Vale

The Central Coast has a shortage of sports fields now and it’s only going to get worse. Council’s Open Space Strategy identified that sport needed an extra 54.66ha of land in 2021 and that will increase to an extra 140.59ha needed by 2031 because the population is increasing. Different parts of the coast have different deficits: (see screenshot from council's … [Read more...] about Rules for access to sports grounds

MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

May 26, 2025 by Merilyn Vale

The May 27 meeting includes the MacMasters Beach Temporary Coastal Protection Works. The Environment and Planning Committee has recommended that Council; 1/ Notes the results of the community consultation (the majority didn’t want the protection works) but 2/ Requests the CEO include an action in the draft Open Coast Coastal Management Program for the construction of the … [Read more...] about MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

May 25, 2025 by Merilyn Vale

First there was the urgent motion to Council in November last year about a company wanting a quick decision on a proposal to set up a helicopter business at Warnervale Airport. The Liberal/Team Central Coast (8 votes) were all for a quick decision and voted to allow the CEO to go ahead and organise a lease. They defeated the Labor/independents (7 votes) who argued for a … [Read more...] about Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

Civic reception for Mariners

May 22, 2025 by Merilyn Vale

Central Coast Council will host a public Civic Reception for the A-League Women’s team at Mingara Event Centre from 5.45pm tomorrow Friday, May 23. This free event is open to all and offers fans the chance to come together and re-live the Mariners’ incredible A-League Women’s Championship win on Sunday 18 May. Mayor Lawrie McKinna said Council is thrilled to be recognising the … [Read more...] about Civic reception for Mariners

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Here’s the list of 30 priority projects

May 21, 2026 By Merilyn Vale

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March 24, 2026 meeting

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September meeting

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August meeting

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Shortfall of $10M from federal government

July 22, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

June 23 meeting

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MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

May 26, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

May 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

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