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Council forecasts future deficits

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Wants to keep the rate hike due to expire in 2031 Council-under-administration has flagged a growing gap between recurring income and expenditure. In its long term financial plan, which estimates the growth in income and expenditure for the next ten years, a deficit kicks in in 2026-27. The size of the deficit changes depending on four scenarios. But the one scenario … [Read more...] about Council forecasts future deficits

Proposal to recycle mud and oil wastes

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A proposed recycling business at Somersby Business Park could cut costs for other businesses on the Coast. The cetre would process up to 100,000 tonnes a year of drill mud from the civil, construction and mining industries, and up to 50,000 tonnes a year of oil water from mechanic workshops, service station forecourts, and car and truck washes.  The proposed development would … [Read more...] about Proposal to recycle mud and oil wastes

Five monthly financial ratios missing since April

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A year ago, Council-under-administration adopted a financial strategy that meant we would see five financial ratios once a month. And we did for a while. But at the May Council meeting we were told that the June 2023 financial report to the public would be a high-level summary report aimed at providing an initial financial position for 2022/2023 Financial Year. No … [Read more...] about Five monthly financial ratios missing since April

What ever happened to Gosford tennis courts?

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Council-under-administration is moving ahead with plans to take community land out of community hands. Gosford Bowling Club is built on land Erina Shire Council purchased in 1936 at a cost of 175 Pounds from the Railway Department. The land was described as being “alongside waterside park” and it was proposed to build a municipal bowling green and tennis courts on the … [Read more...] about What ever happened to Gosford tennis courts?