Administrator asked to make decisions without details Opinion by Merilyn Vale Council staff want to revoke a whole pile of policies. These policies, according to a report, are out of date or conflict with legislation or are simply no longer needed. But hang on a minute. What is actually in these policies? What exactly is the administrator, Rik Hart, being asked to … [Read more...] about Decisions without details
Council Meetings
Coast to consider being free of nuclear-free status
“Council has reviewed the applicability/usefulness of maintaining a Nuclear Free Zone Policy,” a staff report to the August 22 meeting states. “Given that Council has no role in the regulation of radiopharmaceuticals, radionucleotides, or radioisotopes, this Policy is not required as it is more aspirational/advocacy based in nature and therefore falls outside of Council’s new … [Read more...] about Coast to consider being free of nuclear-free status
Woy Woy park land still up for sale
Part of Austin Butler Reserve, classified as community land, is to be reclassified as operational land, opening the way for council to sell the land. In its latest council agenda, Council-under-administration states the new label would “facilitate sale of land to shopping centre to enable improved pedestrian safety and heavy vehicle docking”. The park abuts the Peninsula … [Read more...] about Woy Woy park land still up for sale
Gosford Bowling Club on borrowed time
Gosford Bowling Club, classified as community land, is to go through a process to change it to operational land, opening the way for council to sell it. At a media briefing today, the CEO David Farmer made it clear the council believes the land could be better utilised. And council doesn't want to own the land long term. The council will engage with the bowling club … [Read more...] about Gosford Bowling Club on borrowed time
Seven July 25 meeting highlights
July 25 meeting highlights Keys to the City 1/ Mariners to get the keys to the city in a civic reception to be held at Leagues Club Park, Gosford, on Saturday, August 5. The won the A League a couple of months ago, remember? Keep your eye out for more details on this to come soon. Diary date 2/ Councillor training will start in October for interested residents. Plan to go … [Read more...] about Seven July 25 meeting highlights
