Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman announced on August 24 she has made the decision to demerge Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. She said it was a complex decision based on the merits of the proposal put forward by the Cootamundra-Gundagai Council and the subsequent recommendations by the independent boundaries commission. “There are countless examples … [Read more...] about Country council allowed to demerge
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Quietly shelved – Terrigal Lagoon track
A walking track around Terrigal Lagoon which is “shovel ready” has been shelved. Council says a cost blow out due to environmental constraints including biodiversity credit requirements meant the 50/50 funding agreement with the State Government would not cover the project. It was originally costed at $1M but the approved design is estimated at $3.7M. “With no additional … [Read more...] about Quietly shelved – Terrigal Lagoon track
Guidelines are coming for how to manage risks associated with lobbying councillors
Here’s an issue for potential councillors of the Central Coast to address. The State Government’s Office of Local Government is looking for councillor input on its new proposed guidelines in managing corruption risks associated with the lobbying of councillors and staff. Central Coast Council doesn’t have councillors - we are under administration until 2024. The Coast was put … [Read more...] about Guidelines are coming for how to manage risks associated with lobbying councillors
Rally to support de-amalgamation
A NSW council with a population smaller than Terrigal and Avoca combined could de-amalgamate.An independent inquiry by the NSW Boundaries Commission has recommended Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council should split.It's put a spring in the step of other council areas wanting to de-merge, despite one of the four commissioners giving a dissenting view.The Demerge NSW Alliance … [Read more...] about Rally to support de-amalgamation
New consolidated era in planning controls
Council's consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022 (CCLEP 2022) and the Central Coast Development Control Plan 2022 (CCDCP 2022) come into effect from today, August 1. The consolidated CCLEP and CCDCP provide one planning framework for the region. Council says one planning framework leads to greater efficiencies in preparing and assessing development … [Read more...] about New consolidated era in planning controls
