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
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Central Coast’s Local Planning Panel has an extra person to cater for extra work
Two additional expert or professional members have replaced one expert member and the panel's term has been extended to February 2024. The term has been extended along with State Government directions. Stacey Brodbeck and Michael Ryan will replace Garry Fielding who has withdrawn from the panel as a result of other commitments. The panel is scheduled to meet this … [Read more...] about Central Coast’s Local Planning Panel has an extra person to cater for extra work
Sign up: communities seek your support
Four petitions are alive at the moment, trying to gain the attention of residents. Each hopes to get substantial numbers of people to sign - before each group then takes their petition to the decision makers. Despite lots of promotion on social media, signatures are slow to grow. 1/ One that seems to be streaking ahead of the rest is written by Concerned Residents Of … [Read more...] about Sign up: communities seek your support
Sewer alert
Sewer alert Significant sewage discharge has occurred into Saltwater Creek and Tuggerah Lake, says Council. Significant flooding caused process failures at Bateau Bay Sewer Treatment Plant and required Council to turn off a major sewage pump station in The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty (adjacent to Saltwater Creek). "Repair work is underway, and both the pump station and plant … [Read more...] about Sewer alert
Councils call for stronger action on natural disasters
Mayors and councillors from across Australia have launched a nationwide coalition advocating for stronger action on climate change. Local Leaders – an initiative from the Cities Power Partnership – was launched at a breakfast event held in Canberra during the National General Assembly of local councils from across Australia. Central Coast Administrator Rik Hart … [Read more...] about Councils call for stronger action on natural disasters
