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
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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
Proposal to recycle mud and oil wastes
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
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?
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?
