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Email trail shows Council pivots on grant focus

July 28, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Documents received by Wadalba East landowner Paul Hanna under the NSW Government Information Public Access (GIPA) Act, show the scope of a Council sewer and drainage project changed after Council received State funding for the project. Mr Hanna is one of more than 40 potential developers of the land release area rezoned for about 1200 residential blocks in 2021. Council … [Read more...] about Email trail shows Council pivots on grant focus

Appeal to Rik Hart to show leadership

July 28, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Landowner Paul Hanna has written to Administrator Rik Hart imploring him to take action to assist the East Wadalba precinct landowners who are trying to develop land rezoned in 2020 for residential development of up to 1200 homes. Council has failed to deal with eight development applications, saying there are planning issues that have not been dealt with. The landowners … [Read more...] about Appeal to Rik Hart to show leadership

Landowners meet with State MP

July 28, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Landowners of Wadalba East, an area earmarked for residential development, have met with Member for Wyong David Harris, the Minister for the Central Coast, seeking a way forward in dealing with Central Coast Council. Landowner Paul Hanna said he outlined their frustrations over Council, which is yet to rule on eight development applications that would unlock 450 house blocks … [Read more...] about Landowners meet with State MP

Aboriginal advisory membership announced

July 25, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

A new Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) has been formed to advise Council. The members are: Phillip Bligh – long term local resident, extensive career in various State and Federal Government departments with Aboriginal portfolios. Extensive experience in local creative arts and cultural projects.  BJ Duncan – long term local resident with extensive experience with local … [Read more...] about Aboriginal advisory membership announced

Sports Council calls junior grounds increase “unconscionable”

July 14, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The Central Coast Sports Council has labelled as “unconscionable” Central Coast Council’s decision to reduce a subsidy for junior sport’s ground fees. The Sports Council said it was disappointed that it did not have the support of council on the matter with the current cost of living families are facing. The council has reduced by 50 per cent the subsidy it gives junior sports … [Read more...] about Sports Council calls junior grounds increase “unconscionable”

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