Council’s total income at the end of the 2017 financial year was $723.7 million, including $90.3 million of capital grants and contributions and operating expenses of $568 million. Council’s operating surplus before capital grants, contributions and any gains from amalgamation was $65.4 million. Council Mayor Jane Smith said Council had recorded a significant … [Read more...] about Council records a surplus
Eleven community members on Mangrove Mountain and Spencer Advisory Committee
Community members on Mangrove Mountain and Spencer Advisory Committee confirmed All eleven community members who put their hand up were appointed to the committee to advise Council on actions and to address issues relating to the Mangrove Mountain Golf Course and alleged dumping at Spencer. John Asquith, Gary Chestnut, Stephen Goodwin, Wolfgang Koerner, Margaret Pontifex, … [Read more...] about Eleven community members on Mangrove Mountain and Spencer Advisory Committee
Rail site should be Warnervale not Kangy Angy says council
Council will ask Transport NSW to move the site of the proposed rail maintenance depot from Kangy Angy to Warnervale. Mayor Jane Smith said Council was supportive of a rail maintenance centre for the local jobs it would create but wanted the right location. “Warnervale is where the growth on the Coast will be, where there is the space and industrial land … [Read more...] about Rail site should be Warnervale not Kangy Angy says council
Remove tip fees for asbestos – Councillor Best
No charge for disposing of residential asbestos waste is one suggestion up for debate at tonight’s Central Coast Council meeting. Councillor Greg Best has called for costings on a 12 month trial of free asbestos disposal and thinks council should put public health head of revenue. He is worried that people aged 25 to 40 are at risk with TV popularising renovation and with … [Read more...] about Remove tip fees for asbestos – Councillor Best
How many expenses should Councillors rack up: have your say
Councillors have asked for pay-backs of up to $500 a night for accommodation and meals in their proposed policy on being reimbursed for the costs of their civic duties. But they would have to pay for their own alcohol. Travel costs can rise to $27,500 a year but each Councillor must travel economy for any flights under three hours and only premium economy for longer … [Read more...] about How many expenses should Councillors rack up: have your say
