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Use your history and heritage knowledge to help Council

March 3, 2026 by Merilyn Vale

Ten residents are wanted for council's Heritage and Culture Advisory sub committee. You will advise council on stuff to do with conserving, promoting and celebrating the Central Coast's heritage and history. The group will meet at least four times a year. You need experience working with heritage or history related groups or heritage projects. The committee is expected … [Read more...] about Use your history and heritage knowledge to help Council

Mardi Old Farm gets subdivision approval

June 7, 2025 by Merilyn Vale

The Old Farm at Mardi on the western side of the M1 has been approved for residential development by the Land and Environment Court (LEC). In a decision handed down on May 30, the LEC approved the proposal to subdivide the 223 hectares to create 182 residential lots at 414 Old Maitland Road, Mardi. The work will be # done in five stages with # about 56 ha used for … [Read more...] about Mardi Old Farm gets subdivision approval

Check out the fees and charges increases from July 1

April 25, 2025 by Merilyn Vale

It's that time of year when the fees and charges for the 2025-26 financial year are being set. A draft copy of the council's fees and charges will be tabled at the April 29 council meeting. Most increases look to be about 2.9 per cent. Including sports fields and airports. Weddings in public spaces will be cheaper. Dog registration fees - no change. Bookings for halls, … [Read more...] about Check out the fees and charges increases from July 1

Apply now for community money

February 17, 2025 by Merilyn Vale

Community Building Partnership program provides Central Coast community groups an opportunity to apply for funds to support infrastructure projects, including playgrounds, accessible features, and equipment. The 2025 program allocates $450,000 to each NSW State Government electorate across the Central Coast, including Wyong. This is State Government money, allocated … [Read more...] about Apply now for community money

Ombudsman is checking legality of PIO

October 2, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

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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Here’s the list of 30 priority projects

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Shortfall of $10M from federal government

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June 23 meeting

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MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

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Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

May 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

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