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Central Coast Council Watch

Merilyn Vale

Here comes the Festival of Democracy

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The Festival of Democracy is about to start, said Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer when he addressed the final candidate information night this week. About 50 people, mainly men aged over 60, as pointed out by one of the speakers, attended the session held at Erina on July 16. Mr Farmer outlined the key assets of the council, pointing out its geographic challenges; … [Read more...] about Here comes the Festival of Democracy

Call to remove The Entrance Beach Groyne

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Council staff have recommended removing The Entrance Beach Groyne, listing a number of reasons why it should go. These include increased erosion of the southern shoreline north of the structure; increased risk to Council’s seawall built to stabilise Marine Parade; and changes in flow that have significantly impacted Council’s ability to successfully manage the entrance for … [Read more...] about Call to remove The Entrance Beach Groyne

June meeting highlights

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Council-under administration meeting, June 24, 2024 Renewal of lease for Gosford Bowling Club Administrator adopted a Minute for a five year lease with the Leagues Club which in turn manages the bowling club. It would start on December 2024. Administrator Rik Hart said it would give the club a high level of security for five and half years and that would give councillors a … [Read more...] about June meeting highlights

May meeting highlights

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May 28, 2024: Council-under-administration meeting Deferred Lands rezonings adopted Item 2.5 Outcomes of Public Exhibition for the Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal  Administrator adopted the recommendations:  1/ Endorses the Planning Proposal for Deferred Matters Lands as amended in response to issues raised during the public exhibition in line with the changes shown in … [Read more...] about May meeting highlights