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Merilyn Vale

Saving Austin Butler – third speech that didn’t get delivered

September 26, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Re-Classification of Land – Austin Butler Access Lot 9 DP235385Objection by Peter Gillis on behalf of Woy Woy PRA Inc.   Mr Gillis was one of three residents who were not allowed to address the public forum on September 26 as the required four speakers per item had already registered. Here is the speech he could not deliver: .Mr Administrator, Council staff.My name is Peter … [Read more...] about Saving Austin Butler – third speech that didn’t get delivered

Rural Fire Service change would help council

September 26, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

A Private Member’s Bill before NSW Parliament will remove a cost burden on Central Coast Council if it gets support. Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has addressed parliament on the bill which seeks to amend a 1997 Act of Parliament that made local councils owners of the assets held by the NSW Rural Fire Service. At the time, most councils were actively involved … [Read more...] about Rural Fire Service change would help council

Have your say on Ourimbah land

September 25, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Community input is being sought for the future use of 1A Jaques Street Ourimbah, following the site being transferred to Council from the University of Newcastle in August.The rectangular 1050sqm block, originally owned by the community and transferred to the uni in mid 1990s was used teaching for over a decade but in recent years the former community facility, the WW11 Nissen … [Read more...] about Have your say on Ourimbah land

Countdown begins for Gosford’s Library future

September 25, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The existing Gosford Library will be demolished in March 2025, says a report to this week's council meeting. By March 2025, the new regional multi-purpose three-storey library will have been built and opened across the road on the old Parkside building. Work to demolish the Parkside building which was home to ET Secondary College for many years will start this month. ET … [Read more...] about Countdown begins for Gosford’s Library future

September 26 agenda

September 25, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Get ready to watch latest episode of Coast’s Longest Running Soapie  Council-under-administration holds this month’s meeting on Tuesday September 26. Book your ticket now for this exciting chapter of the Coast’s longest running soapie, commonly called local government. Expect impassioned pleas from residents addressing Administrator Rik Hart from 6pm. That’s after public … [Read more...] about September 26 agenda

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