Council has acknowledged the party political nature of its current council, in answering questions about complaints made to the Office of Local Government (OLG). The NSW State OLG received 1801 complaints about 115 councils in 2024-25, compared to 1242 in 2023-24. Central Coast Council came in at number 4 with 83 complaints. ‘’The current Council has a party-political … [Read more...] about Party politics ”may” result in some complaints
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Latest dog attack figures trend down
Latest figures from the Office of Local Government show the Central Coast has slipped to fifth place for the number of dog attacks in the first quarter of 2025-26. Blacktown had the highest number of reported attacks at 85. Northern Beaches and Shoalhaven were next with 58 each. Wollongong was next with 48. The Central Coast was fifth with 46 reported attacks in the … [Read more...] about Latest dog attack figures trend down
Comment on draft Heritage development controls
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to have their say on the draft Central Coast Development Control Plan - Heritage Conservation Controls, which is now on public exhibition until Monday 30 March. The draft controls have been reviewed to ensure they align with best practice heritage conservation standards, and comply with current legislation - while providing clear, … [Read more...] about Comment on draft Heritage development controls
Wadalba subdivision rejected
Less than a week after one subdivision at Wadalba East was approved in the Land and Environment Court, the court has rejected another in the same precinct. The court rejected a subdivision of 118 residential lots at 120 Jensen Road and 12 Durian Street, Wadalba. While he proposal formed part of the Wadalba South Urban Release Area, the Commissioner found the applicant had … [Read more...] about Wadalba subdivision rejected
Use your history and heritage knowledge to help Council
Ten residents are wanted for council's Heritage and Culture Advisory sub committee. You will advise council on stuff to do with conserving, promoting and celebrating the Central Coast's heritage and history. The group will meet at least four times a year. You need experience working with heritage or history related groups or heritage projects. The committee is expected … [Read more...] about Use your history and heritage knowledge to help Council
