The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is warning candidates standing in the September 14 council elections to refrain from “weaponising” the Commission as part of their campaigns. Chief Commissioner John Hatzistergos is writing to registered political parties and registered candidates to advise them of their obligations on integrity. “Weaponising” the … [Read more...] about ICAC says don’t weaponise it during election campaign
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Grants for community infrastructure
Are you a community group looking for money for a community project? The Federal Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program is open and calling on eligible organisations, such as council or incorported not-for-profit organisations to apply for money to build capital works projects that enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion, and improve local amenity. “Eligible organisations … [Read more...] about Grants for community infrastructure
Liberals say no to fewer councillors
The Liberals will support the status quo on Central Coast Councillor numbers, says Godfrey Franz, president of The Liberal Party Central Coast Local Government Committee. That means voting no in the referendum being held with the September 14 council elections. Mr Franz said the key reason was that councillor numbers were reduced from 20 to 15 when the two former council … [Read more...] about Liberals say no to fewer councillors
Labor says no to fewer councillors
The Labor Party will support the status quo on Central Coast Councillor numbers, says The Entrance MP David Mehan. The party voted on the weekend to not support the referendum to reduce councillor numbers on Council. Mr Mehan said the NSW State Conference held at Sydney Town Hall over the weekend endorsed resolutions from Central Coast Labor Party Branches supporting the … [Read more...] about Labor says no to fewer councillors
Pippi Point saved
Caption: Davistown residents gathered outside the Wyong Council chamber before the meeting There will be a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for 20 dog sites - but it was 22. See the list at the bottom of this story. Pippi Park and Memorial Park at Davistown have been removed from the list of dog leash and off leash sites that will under a review of environmental … [Read more...] about Pippi Point saved