A Central Coast Film Production Precinct has been lodged as a State Significant Development for a 20 hectare site at Calga. The proposal for 49 Jones Rd consists of film production studios, education facilities, workshops and warehouses, tourist and visitor accommodation. It includes a multi-storey 180-room hotel, parking for more than 700 cars, an entertainment quarter for … [Read more...] about A plan for Calga – the new Hollywood
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Councillors call for quicker child care approval times
Development applications (DAs) for about 14 child care centres are sitting with Central Coast Council. They have the potential to deliver up to 1400 child care places per day on the Coast. At the April 1 meeting of Council’s Economic Development Committee, Councillors highlighted the urgent need to fast-track these DAs. Councillors were disappointed to learn that some childcare … [Read more...] about Councillors call for quicker child care approval times
“Typically defensive” – residents pan GIPA plans
Two residents whose complaints about Council’s handling of their requests for information were found to be “justifed in full” have criticised Council’s plans to improve. In its response to Cr Margot Castles’ question, Council outlined a few changes including educating the public, a records improvement plan and releasing more information proactively but said improvements would … [Read more...] about “Typically defensive” – residents pan GIPA plans
Director of environment and planning announced
Central Coast Council has announced the appointment of Dr Danielle Toase as its new Director of Environment and Planning. Council says the appointment comes after an extensive recruitment process.Dr Toase will oversee the Environment and Planning directorate within Council, leading functions such as Development Assessment, Environmental Management and Environmental … [Read more...] about Director of environment and planning announced
Another breach of the GIPA Act
A second resident has come forward to show their request for information from Council resulted in the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) ruling that Council breached the legislation. The IPC investigation pursued a complaint from local historian, Merril Jackson, OAM. Her story is similar to the problems faced by resident Kevin Brooks as outlined here last week. In … [Read more...] about Another breach of the GIPA Act
