Council-under-administration’s submission to the Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into Local Government Sustainability lists all the pressures councils in general face. They include: 1/ Rate pegging poses a notable constraint on local government finances, limiting the extent to which councils can adjust rates to provide suitable services and meet community expectations. 2/ Cost … [Read more...] about Poor? Let me count the ways
Water rates to rise $166 per year on average
Water rates will rise by 8 per cent plus CPI if the Administrator adopts the staff recommendation on Tuesday, May 28. The rise, to take effect from July 1, is the third in a four year IPART determination and would see the average rate rise from July 1 of $166 per year. in May 2022, IPART - the Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal - decided how much Council could … [Read more...] about Water rates to rise $166 per year on average
How much a councillor will be paid
The State Government has set the minimum and maximum rates Councillors will be able to set for their remuneration from July 1. For the Central Coast, the rate is shown in the screenshots. The minimum is $20,500 up to a maximum of $35,620. The Local Government Act is clear that Councillors and Mayors receive an annual fee, not a wage, with section 251 stating that fees … [Read more...] about How much a councillor will be paid
“Deemed refusals” – the new approval process
One Central Coast Council staff member has 11 development applications (DAs) in the Land and Environment Court, it was revealed at a recent public hearing on planning issues. The staff member was one of two council employees who addressed the State Parliament’s inquiry into the NSW planning system’s ability to cope with the impacts of climate change on the environment and … [Read more...] about “Deemed refusals” – the new approval process
Change the world
The federal government is looking for young people to play a role in shaping government policy and programs. Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly invited young people from across Australia to apply to be part of the Government’s Youth Steering Committee. “Young people are uniquely placed to help shape practical solutions to the problems they are facing," Dr Aly said. “It’s an … [Read more...] about Change the world
