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The council’s remote meeting was a failure in democracy

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Here are three reasons why - opinion by Merilyn Vale. 1/ At the April 27 meeting it appears from the YouTube version that the Mayor Lisa Matthews miscounted the vote during one item and used her casting vote to defeat a motion which she said was a tied vote. According to the clip - which the council website says is not to be used as an official record of the meeting - it … [Read more...] about The council’s remote meeting was a failure in democracy

Meeting highlights, 2020

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  March 23, 2020 (extraordinary meeting). Five councillors away. Only seven items on the agenda. Everything passed by unanimous vote. Includes a request to State Government to grant 12 month extension on the Local Strategic Planning Statement.Davistown wetlands purchase deferred as was the economic development plan.   March 9, 2020 Financial results for 2018-19 and auditor's … [Read more...] about Meeting highlights, 2020

Coast has worst figures for dog attacks

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A total of 96 dog attacks occurred on the Central Coast in the fourth quarter of the last financial year with 68 people attacked, and 8 needing medical treatment. The second worse council area, Blacktown, had 65 dog attacks. In the third quarter, the number of dog attacks on the Central Coast was 71 with 40 people attacked, 6 needing medical treatment. In the second quarter, … [Read more...] about Coast has worst figures for dog attacks

Four with 100 per cent attendance record for council meetings

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Councillors Jane Smith, Kyle MacGregor, Bruce McLachlan and Louise Greeanaway have attended all 47 meetings. Cr Troy Marquart has missed 12 meetings and Cr Chris Burke has missed nine. Below are the latest figures. Gosford West Ward  Troy Marquart, Lib: absent: 12 Missed November 2017 meeting due to a medical emergency. Apology: January 29 meeting due to medical … [Read more...] about Four with 100 per cent attendance record for council meetings