Current plans for redeveloping Avoca Beach Theatre were not included in the agenda papers to the Local PLanning Panel until the day of the meeting. And was not clear if the public had seen those latest plans on the council website. And it appeared Council had not followed its own procedures for the site as outlined in its Central Coast Local Environment Plan (LEP). These … [Read more...] about Procedural fairness stops Avoca Beach Theatre decision
Wamberal seawall discrepancy
The decision to support a seawall was taken while under administration in June 2022 and appears to be first time such a decision was made. The wording said the Administrator was confirming Council's position "as described in the certified Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP), for a coastal protection seawall with sand nourishment as the adopted solution to … [Read more...] about Wamberal seawall discrepancy
Calling all women for Council roles
Calling all women interested in standing as candidates in the local government elections. The Australian Local Government Womens Association, NSW branch (ALGWA NSW) wants to talk to you. ALGWA NSW will conduct a free forum on the Central Coast on June 22 to encourage women to stand for the September local government elections. ALGWA NSW says its 2021 campaign achieved an … [Read more...] about Calling all women for Council roles
Poor? Let me count the ways
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
