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”
Court gives consent to amended plans
The Land and Environment Court has granted development consent to an amended development application for a site in Umina Beach. The consent allows for the partial demolition of the existing structures at 1 and 3 Alfred St, Umina Beach and the construction of a five storey mixed-use building containing shop top housing, commercial premises and basement parking. The existing … [Read more...] about Court gives consent to amended plans
Hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park, tomorrow, Saturday 15 July. The 9.8-hectare burn south-west of Mount Bouddi will reduce naturally accumulated fuel loads in the park to protect nearby residential areas in Bensville, MacMasters Beach and Killcare Heights. The burn is scheduled to begin … [Read more...] about Hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park
