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
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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
Winney Bay walk – one for the new councillors
Administrator Rik Hart is being asked to postpone any decision on the controversial Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk. The recommendation for the February 27 meeting is that he leaves it to new councillors to deal with, after the council elections in September this year. It was an issue that split the previous councillors and was the subject of many council agendas. In 2018, the … [Read more...] about Winney Bay walk – one for the new councillors
Applicants use court to get developments approved
A developer has had three recent wins in the Land and Environment Court after using “deemed refusals” by council to gain approvals for three developments. Two of the developments approved are on the Woy Woy peninsula and the third one is at Blue Bay. A deemed refusal means the Council has not made a decision on a development application (DA) within 60 days. An applicant … [Read more...] about Applicants use court to get developments approved
Council forecasts future deficits
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
