The CEO called it a watershed moment. The administrator called it the last piece of the jigsaw. It is the Coast’s Financial Strategy which the Council-under-administration adopted at the august 23 meeting. The strategy is basically a list of 13 metrics which, if kept to, are meant to keep Council on track financially. Of those 13 metrics, five will be … [Read more...] about Farewell financial crisis, hello surplu$$es
The metrics to keep Council on track
Council new financial strategy, adopted at the August 2022 meeting, includes monthly, quarterly and yearly reports. The financial metrics will be measured on a per fund basis. The funds are shown above. The five monthly reports are: 1/ An Operating Performance Ratio of between 1% and 8%. The Operating performance ratio measures Council’s achievement of containing operating … [Read more...] about The metrics to keep Council on track
Handy link to information for potential councillors
A lesson in signing up as a council candidate The City of Ryde is holding a by-election on October 15 to elect one councillor for its West Ward. While that information has nothing to do with the Central Coast, it does mean a press release from the NSW Elections Commission includes links to information that potential council candidates might want to read. FIrst thing … [Read more...] about Handy link to information for potential councillors
Planning Panel says no to ocean front pool
The Local Planning Panel has refused to allow a concrete in-ground swimming pool at a waterfront residence at North Avoca. The owners of the five bedroom home, at 44 Ocean Street, North Avoca, advertised as a holiday letting, wanted a 34Msq pool built forward of the coastal building line. Ancillary structures may be permitted forward of the coastal building line but the panel … [Read more...] about Planning Panel says no to ocean front pool
SOS for Wamberal line in the sand
Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) will host a "Line In The Sand," protest at Wamberal Beach on the September 11 at 11am. This protest is about drawing a “line in the sand,” and telling council “enough is enough”, group member Hugh Naven said. “Since the start, our voices have been silenced and our opinions ignored,” Mr Naven said. “This day is all about the Wamberal … [Read more...] about SOS for Wamberal line in the sand
