The NSW State Government has passed the Water Management Amendment (Central Coast Council) Act 2024 and repealed The Central Coast Water Corporation Act 2006. It means Central Coast Council’s water and sewer business is no longer regulated by two different, and at times, conflicting pieces of legislation. Additionally, it will help resolve some of the complexity that … [Read more...] about New regulation simplifies Water and Sewer business
ICAC says don’t weaponise it during election campaign
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is warning candidates standing in the September 14 council elections to refrain from “weaponising” the Commission as part of their campaigns. Chief Commissioner John Hatzistergos is writing to registered political parties and registered candidates to advise them of their obligations on integrity. “Weaponising” the … [Read more...] about ICAC says don’t weaponise it during election campaign
Grants for community infrastructure
Are you a community group looking for money for a community project? The Federal Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program is open and calling on eligible organisations, such as council or incorported not-for-profit organisations to apply for money to build capital works projects that enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion, and improve local amenity. “Eligible organisations … [Read more...] about Grants for community infrastructure
July meeting highlights
The July 23 meeting was the last one before Council-under-administration goes into caretaker mode. There were 22 items listed, starting with the financials. # The financial report is basic because the end of financial year 2023-24 report is being worked on but it looks like 2023-24 will see the council come in with the budgeted surplus in the low $30Ms. # The next … [Read more...] about July meeting highlights
Liberals say no to fewer councillors
The Liberals will support the status quo on Central Coast Councillor numbers, says Godfrey Franz, president of The Liberal Party Central Coast Local Government Committee. That means voting no in the referendum being held with the September 14 council elections. Mr Franz said the key reason was that councillor numbers were reduced from 20 to 15 when the two former council … [Read more...] about Liberals say no to fewer councillors
