The State Government announced on Friday, April 12, that Woy Woy had been added to Wyong, Tuggerah and Gosford as areas near train lines that will be targetted for increased housing density. This comes despite a letter from Council-under-administration CEO David Farmer asking that the Central Coast not to be included in the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) reform. The … [Read more...] about Woy Woy added to high density housing targets
Learn how to read rips
People interested in learning rip current safety skills are invited to free safety lessons led by local volunteer lifesavers at Umina Beach and Pearl Beach from April 12-18. And it will only take ten minutes of your time. You will learn how to identify a rip current before entering the water, how to escape a rip current and how to safely assist someone caught in a rip … [Read more...] about Learn how to read rips
Be paid to educate new councillors
Council-under-administration is advertising for a person to take on the job of bringing our next crop of councillors up to speed on rules and regulations. The “Governance Officer” would provide guidance, advice and support to staff and councillors on Governance matters. Apparently you would be expected to “use judgement to balance the need for organisational compliance with … [Read more...] about Be paid to educate new councillors
Stop Press: Inquiry in Gosford tomorrow
Don't miss the line up of locals speaking at the public hearing being held on the Coast tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10. The committee chose to hear from these people, based on their written submissions to the inquiry into the NSW planning system and the impacts of climate change on the environment and communities. They include the Grow Urban Shade Trees on the Woy Woy … [Read more...] about Stop Press: Inquiry in Gosford tomorrow
Bowling Club meeting put off until May
Land reclassification continues The public meetings about land classifications that was scheduled for tonight, April 9, has been rescheduled for May. Council-under-administration is holding two public hearings into the reclassification of land, making the land easier to sell, and the meetings were going to be held this week. Those meetings have now been rescheduled … [Read more...] about Bowling Club meeting put off until May
