Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has refused to get involved after a call from Ourimbah residents asking for State Government support to get land returned to the community. The Minister was obliged to respond after a petition from more than 500 residents was lodged with the State Parliament. The petition called on the State Government to call on Central Coast Council to … [Read more...] about Minister for Local Government says he has no power to intervene
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Two “high risk” ratings from Auditor General for financial reporting
The NSW Auditor General's report into Local Government has again named Central Coast Council as being high risk for its financial reporting. In a report made public on June 13, Central Coast Council was high risk in two areas including a prior year error, and its initial valuation for assets had to be corrected. "While noting improvements in the quality and timeliness of the … [Read more...] about Two “high risk” ratings from Auditor General for financial reporting
Group holds flash dance for Kariong land
Kariong Sacred Lands Action Group performed a flash-mob dance at Erina Fair on Saturday, June 10, to raise awareness about a proposed rezoning of land at 300 Woy Woy Rd, Kariong. The 25 strong members of the action group danced to Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi with new lyrics about a “big yellow bulldozer smashing up the sacred lands” at Kariong. The iconic song’s chorus … [Read more...] about Group holds flash dance for Kariong land
Administrator joins national conference
Administrator Rik Hart and CEO David Farmer head for Canberra next week to attend the National General Assembly of Local Government. Both men will use the opportunity to meet with key ministers to spruik for funding - ie, money - for Central Coast projects. They will join hundreds of other people representing Councils from across Australia all looking for money. Among the 259 … [Read more...] about Administrator joins national conference
Direct access to Administrator
Administrator Rik Hart will be available to hear from residents on June 10. "On Saturday 10 June, I’ll be attending the Taste of Wyong event, which is one of 32 Harvest Festival hubs, to host a pop-up stall where community members can speak to myself and Council staff about the issues that matter to them," Mr Hart said. "The Coast is set to come alive over the June long … [Read more...] about Direct access to Administrator
