Two additional expert or professional members have replaced one expert member and the panel's term has been extended to February 2024. The term has been extended along with State Government directions. Stacey Brodbeck and Michael Ryan will replace Garry Fielding who has withdrawn from the panel as a result of other commitments. The panel is scheduled to meet this … [Read more...] about Central Coast’s Local Planning Panel has an extra person to cater for extra work
Greens demand a return to democracy
Not one but two petitions are now on the NSW Parliament's website asking for Council elections. The Greens say they support these grassroots initiatives by residents and encourage the minister for local government to review her decision urgently. The second petition asks the State Government to re-instate council elections in September 2022 "as promised when the council was … [Read more...] about Greens demand a return to democracy
Colongra powers up with a changed Licence condition
The Coast’s very own Colongra open cycle gas fired power station has been operating at historically high levels in recent months shoring up electricity supply to NSW. Colongra, near the defunct Munmorah power station, operates as a peaking plant, supplying electricity at short notice during periods of peak demand or system emergency situations. In June, the power station … [Read more...] about Colongra powers up with a changed Licence condition
Pensioners hit with higher increases
When IPART allowed Central Coast Council to increase water rates this financial year, it said that typical bills would represent about 1.8% of a typical Central Coast household’s income. But IPART found that the percentage increase to pensioner bills was higher compared to other groups of customers - even though the total bill would be lower. For pensioners living alone it … [Read more...] about Pensioners hit with higher increases
IPART wants to check on Council
IPART has asked the State Government to give it powers to check on Council’s performance as a water supply authority in two years’ time. The State-sanctioned review would allow IPART to investigate and report publicly on Council’s performance and its progress implementing improvements. The investigation would look at Central Coast Council’s Water performance to check … [Read more...] about IPART wants to check on Council
