In the first week of the new financial year, here’s a taste of what Council says it will achieve in the next 12 months. The plan is set out in Council’s three year "delivery program" or operational plan and budget adopted at the June 28 meeting - and there are more than 500 pages so this really is only a taste. # Before Christmas, we should see a draft master plan for the … [Read more...] about 500 pages of plans for the next 12 months
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Terrigal developer goes to Land and Environment Court
The quest continues for a sixth storey on a development currently being built in Church St, Terrigal. A Modification Application with the Land and Environment Court seeks approval for alterations and additions to the shop top housing development already approved on 5-7 Church St. The amendment to the approved plans seeks permission to allow for the construction of an … [Read more...] about Terrigal developer goes to Land and Environment Court
Competing for talent
The current employment market is a candidate’s market, says Council, with the average time to fill vacant positions increasing since Covid. Council said recent Seek data from October 2021 showing a 63% increase in job ads posted compared to October 2020, and 44% increase compared to October 2019. "This means that Council is competing for talent, particularly in … [Read more...] about Competing for talent
Happy new financial year
Water rates will rise on the Central Coast by 17 per cent* from today. Ordinary rates will rise by 1 per cent. Fees and charges also go up from today. There is no common increase; but a couple of large increases stick out. These include new charging rates for charities taking rubbish to the dumps which has increased three-fold. Thanks to those rates and charges, Council expects … [Read more...] about Happy new financial year
Dogs in public spaces: everything you wanted to know about Council’s draft policy
Dogs could be excluded from all beaches or time restricted in peak season Central Coast Council is flagging that dogs could be excluded from all sand dunes and patrolled beaches and that access to beach off leash areas could be restricted at popular beaches. The ideas are contained in the Council’s draft Dogs In Public Space Action Plan (DIOSAP) which goes to the … [Read more...] about Dogs in public spaces: everything you wanted to know about Council’s draft policy
