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Merilyn Vale

Happy new financial year

July 1, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

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

June 30, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

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

June 30, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

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

June 27, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

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

Agenda public for June 28 meeting

June 26, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Expect a big meeting on June 28. The council will set the rates and fees and charges for next financial year, only three days before the new financial year begins on July 1. Follow Council Watch on facebook to see the decisions recorded as they are made. … [Read more...] about Agenda public for June 28 meeting

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