Ten childcare centres on the Central Coast will take part in a pilot program to educate parents and protect children from being hit by cars - the most common cause of death of children aged 0-14. More than one child a week dies on Australian roads. Tom, pictured above, died at MacMasters Beach in 2014, the result of a collision with a car. His mother, Michelle … [Read more...] about Hold my hand around traffic – message from Tom
What happened on St Patricks Day last year? Our councillors were sacked
Thirteen of the 15 Central Coast Councillors were sacked on March 17, 2022 - a year ago today. Two had already resigned. But the Central Coast has been without councillors since October 30, 2020, when they were suspended. Elections for a new crop of councillors is scheduled to be held in September 2024 so we will be almost four years without councillors. We have had … [Read more...] about What happened on St Patricks Day last year? Our councillors were sacked
Car park sale on hold until after State election
Community action sees Administrator intervene in sale of Woy Woy Commuter Car Park Central Coast Administrator Rik Hart has requested that Council holds off on the sale of the commuter car park at Woy Woy until after the State election. If Labor wins the election, Council would ask the new State Government to reopen negotiations with Transport NSW to take responsibility for … [Read more...] about Car park sale on hold until after State election
In review: Highlights of the Q2 business plan
Under the Local Government Act, council has to review its operational plan each quarter. The review shows that year to date (YTD) operating result (EXcluding capital grants and contributions) is showing an actual surplus of $169.5M compared to a budget surplus of $150.6M.The year to date (YTD) operating result (INcluding capital grants and contributions) is showing an actual … [Read more...] about In review: Highlights of the Q2 business plan
Two appointment letters and expenses made public
At the January 24 meeting Administrator Rik Hart requested that Council prepare a report to provide an overview of his facilities and expenses for transparency to the community. That report is up on the website, to be tabled at the February 28 meeting. It includes two appointment letters. The second appointment letter states that Mr Hart’s appointment as administrator for … [Read more...] about Two appointment letters and expenses made public
