The NSW Ombudsman is examining the legality of the performance improvement order (PIO) imposed on Central Coast Council by the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig. The move comes after a Central Coast resident looked at the fine print of the PIO. Council Watch has kept the identity of the informant private. The resident believes a PIO could have been given to the … [Read more...] about Ombudsman is checking legality of PIO
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Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans
Update: The Local Planning Panel has refused the application. Original story A 350+ page report to the Local planning Panel recommends refusing the latest application for a telecommunications tower at Killcare. The panel will meet on September 5 to consider the proposed development intended to address an identified mobile coverage deficiency within Killcare Heights and … [Read more...] about Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans
Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council
Council says the proposed redevelopment of the Oasis Caravan Park in Kanwal with 675 units is an overdevelopment of the site. It fears it will result in a net loss of affordable housing once the displacement of its current residents are taken into account. The caravan park is home to up to about 100 residents currently, all worried about their future. The residents met … [Read more...] about Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council
So you want to be a councillor
Being a councillor is an interesting and frustrating blend of bureaucracy and democracy, says a man who should know. Glenn Inglis addressed a public forum last week on the Central Coast, sharing his experiences as both a long term general manager of a number of councils in NSW and as a councillor; he’s been both. Inglis told the meeting that candidates should not believe that … [Read more...] about So you want to be a councillor
Mountain biking plan pushed back
It will be at least the middle of the year before any work is stared on the mountain bike plan - and that depends on whether money is allocated to the project.Back in December 2021, the Administrator Rik Hart resolved that Council-under-administration would develop a Central Coast Mountain Biking Plan.Councillors in 2020 had put off any decisions until a feasibility study was … [Read more...] about Mountain biking plan pushed back
