The current employment market is a candidate’s market, says Council, with the average time to fill vacant positions increasing since Covid. Council said recent Seek data from October 2021 showing a 63% increase in job ads posted compared to October 2020, and 44% increase compared to October 2019. "This means that Council is competing for talent, particularly in … [Read more...] about Competing for talent
Happy new financial year
Water rates will rise on the Central Coast by 17 per cent* from today. Ordinary rates will rise by 1 per cent. Fees and charges also go up from today. There is no common increase; but a couple of large increases stick out. These include new charging rates for charities taking rubbish to the dumps which has increased three-fold. Thanks to those rates and charges, Council expects … [Read more...] about Happy new financial year
Concrete plant to operate 24/7, conditions apply
A concrete manufacturing centre at Somersby will be able to operate 24/7 for two years once it has built sound barriers. The business can apply for the extended hours of operation to become permanent within three months of the two years’ expiring. The Local Planning Panel added a raft of conditions when it gave consent to Reinforced Concrete Pipes Australia (RCPA) at 149 … [Read more...] about Concrete plant to operate 24/7, conditions apply
Painters Lane amended plan rejected
The Local Planning Panel has refused permission to amend a development approved for commercial premises and shop top housing on 10-16 Painters Lane, Terrigal. The developers wanted to add pedestrian bridges and a central lift to connect the two buildings which were already approved to be built on the site. The modifications included an extra level of basement parking and fewer … [Read more...] about Painters Lane amended plan rejected
Administrator’s expenses to April to be tabled
Administrator Rik Hart is asked to adopt a report at the June 28 Council-under-administration meeting that notes his expenses. For the period from November 2021 to end of April 2022 he spent: $7,519.83 for accommodation and meals $586.00 ICT expenses $71.27 home office expenses. Reports to Council are provided every six months. His expenses were cheaper than the … [Read more...] about Administrator’s expenses to April to be tabled
