Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has refused to get involved after a call from Ourimbah residents asking for State Government support to get land returned to the community. The Minister was obliged to respond after a petition from more than 500 residents was lodged with the State Parliament. The petition called on the State Government to call on Central Coast Council to … [Read more...] about Minister for Local Government says he has no power to intervene
Two “high risk” ratings from Auditor General for financial reporting
The NSW Auditor General's report into Local Government has again named Central Coast Council as being high risk for its financial reporting. In a report made public on June 13, Central Coast Council was high risk in two areas including a prior year error, and its initial valuation for assets had to be corrected. "While noting improvements in the quality and timeliness of the … [Read more...] about Two “high risk” ratings from Auditor General for financial reporting
Streets ahead: decisions from the traffic committee
1/ A 91-lot residential subdivision at 99, 103 & 107 Sparks Road, Woongarrah has received the Local Traffic Committee’s endorsement for the line marking and sign posting plans for the new subdivision’s road network, intersection upgrades and parking controls. 2/ Road improvement plans for a Waste Transfer Station at Lot 90 Mooramba Avenue, Tuggerah have also been … [Read more...] about Streets ahead: decisions from the traffic committee
Last day for feedlot feedback
Mangrove Mountain community’s campaign against a cattle feedlot proposal continued over the long weekend at the Harvest Festival with people being asked to sign a petition. Comments close on Tuesday, June 13 for the proposal. But it looks like hundreds of people have already sent in submissions with the council website showing more than 600 items on this one particular … [Read more...] about Last day for feedlot feedback
Group holds flash dance for Kariong land
Kariong Sacred Lands Action Group performed a flash-mob dance at Erina Fair on Saturday, June 10, to raise awareness about a proposed rezoning of land at 300 Woy Woy Rd, Kariong. The 25 strong members of the action group danced to Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi with new lyrics about a “big yellow bulldozer smashing up the sacred lands” at Kariong. The iconic song’s chorus … [Read more...] about Group holds flash dance for Kariong land
