A total of 144 hectares over four blocks at Thompson Vale Rd, Doyalson has been sold as part of Council’s sale of assets for $1.5M less than Council paid for it seven years ago. The Community Environment Network has labelled it a “fire sale of environmentally valuable land” which was an “insult to the intelligence of Central Coast residents and ratepayers.” The land is zoned … [Read more...] about “Fire sale,” says CEN after Council sells land for less than it bought it
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Greens demand a return to democracy
Not one but two petitions are now on the NSW Parliament's website asking for Council elections. The Greens say they support these grassroots initiatives by residents and encourage the minister for local government to review her decision urgently. The second petition asks the State Government to re-instate council elections in September 2022 "as promised when the council was … [Read more...] about Greens demand a return to democracy
Colongra powers up with a changed Licence condition
The Coast’s very own Colongra open cycle gas fired power station has been operating at historically high levels in recent months shoring up electricity supply to NSW. Colongra, near the defunct Munmorah power station, operates as a peaking plant, supplying electricity at short notice during periods of peak demand or system emergency situations. In June, the power station … [Read more...] about Colongra powers up with a changed Licence condition
Pensioners hit with higher increases
When IPART allowed Central Coast Council to increase water rates this financial year, it said that typical bills would represent about 1.8% of a typical Central Coast household’s income. But IPART found that the percentage increase to pensioner bills was higher compared to other groups of customers - even though the total bill would be lower. For pensioners living alone it … [Read more...] about Pensioners hit with higher increases
Land Title support for insurance claims
NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) will make title searches and plan images free for property owners affected by flooding in NSW. Land title searches and plans can assist landholders with insurance claims and development applications to council. Central Coast Council said the searches could also provide peace of mind. "Having fast and free access to land titles is a … [Read more...] about Land Title support for insurance claims
