The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) says it welcomes the terms of reference from theNSW Government to investigate and address concerns identified with the local government rate peg.IPART has been setting the rate peg for councils across NSW since 2010. The rate peg protects ratepayers from excessive increases in council rates by limiting the total amount by … [Read more...] about Sign up to speak up on the rate peg system
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Community needs to live with flooding
Flooding in Tuggerah Lakes can not be eliminated, says report Council has announced that the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study has been completed and is on the council website. The study was prepared by the NSW Government’s specialist advisor, Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) and included an Interim Entrance Management Procedure. The aim of the study was to … [Read more...] about Community needs to live with flooding
Country council allowed to demerge
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
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
