Updated with ORRA member Brian Davies' speech to the June 25 Council-under-administration meeting. Land at 1A Jaques St will return to community ownership with Council buying it from Newcastle Uni for $1, if the administrator agrees on July 25. In recent years, the world war two Nissen hut was disused; the uni wanted to sell the land and dismantle the hut. The … [Read more...] about A win for Ourimbah residents
Dog breeding decision on August 3
Residents and the organisation Animal Liberation are lining up to speak when a dog breeding facility development modification goes to the Local Planning Panel on August 3. The Planning Panel has agreed to allow speakers five minutes instead of the usual three but it refused a request for ten minutes for an organisation such as Animal Liberation to speak. The panel allows an … [Read more...] about Dog breeding decision on August 3
IPART looks at new rate peg options
Councils should spend on “needs” rather than “wants” suggested a speaker at the IPART public meeting into rate pegging on Tuesday, July 18. It was a concept quickly applauded by others who agreed that Council prioritisation was an issue across the State. A three hour zoom meeting on Tuesday, July 18, held by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to discuss its … [Read more...] about IPART looks at new rate peg options
Apprenticeships open now to start with Council in 2024
How's school going? Council is advertising now for nine people to start as 1st year apprentices next year. "The Central Coast Council apprenticeship program requires successful applicants to enter a training contract for four years commencing in January 2024," the Council ad says. "Apprentices will be provided with individual training plans and are required to undertake … [Read more...] about Apprenticeships open now to start with Council in 2024
Sports Council calls junior grounds increase “unconscionable”
The Central Coast Sports Council has labelled as “unconscionable” Central Coast Council’s decision to reduce a subsidy for junior sport’s ground fees. The Sports Council said it was disappointed that it did not have the support of council on the matter with the current cost of living families are facing. The council has reduced by 50 per cent the subsidy it gives junior sports … [Read more...] about Sports Council calls junior grounds increase “unconscionable”
