A North Gosford developer wants to increase numbers while an East Gosford developer asks for a review. Owners of a boarding house proposed for 222 Henry Parry Drive, North Gosford have asked for an increase in the approval granted a couple of years ago. Council has received an amended application which shows the room numbers would grow from 18 to 24 with an increase … [Read more...] about Boarding houses: one wants to grow and another wants to get approved
Guidelines are coming for how to manage risks associated with lobbying councillors
Here’s an issue for potential councillors of the Central Coast to address. The State Government’s Office of Local Government is looking for councillor input on its new proposed guidelines in managing corruption risks associated with the lobbying of councillors and staff. Central Coast Council doesn’t have councillors - we are under administration until 2024. The Coast was put … [Read more...] about Guidelines are coming for how to manage risks associated with lobbying councillors
Rally to support de-amalgamation
A NSW council with a population smaller than Terrigal and Avoca combined could de-amalgamate.An independent inquiry by the NSW Boundaries Commission has recommended Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council should split.It's put a spring in the step of other council areas wanting to de-merge, despite one of the four commissioners giving a dissenting view.The Demerge NSW Alliance … [Read more...] about Rally to support de-amalgamation
Why Council exists – in Council’s own words
Council’s latest Privacy Management Policy includes Council’s reason for existence. According to what is written in that policy: Councils exist to: 1/ Provide a representative, informed and responsible decision-making body 2/ Develop the local community and its resources in a socially just and environmentally responsible way 3/ Ensure that local public services and … [Read more...] about Why Council exists – in Council’s own words
How the Privacy Management Policy affects you
Council's Privacy Management Plan is based on the provisions of two State Government Acts covering health records and personal privacy. The plan covers staff; any person or organisation contracted to or acting on behalf of Council; and “all activities of the Council”. “All activities of the Council” is where the general public comes in. More on that after we deal with the staff … [Read more...] about How the Privacy Management Policy affects you
