Public comment on the State Government's proposal for new development control plans on the Gosford city centre has been extended to September 20. The State Government says the development controls will promote design excellence resulting in quality urban design and environmental outcomes for the CBD. But it will accept variations where an application demonstrates … [Read more...] about Have your say on Gosford planning controls
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Councillor calls out disrespectful and disruptive behaviour
Cr Chris Holstein used a debate about whaling at the July 23 council meeting to call out the behaviour of another councillor. He accused the councillor of grandstanding and putting up farcical motions designed to suck the oxygen out of the chamber. His remarks got the gallery going, with a couple of onlookers hurling abuse aimed at the same councillor. The Mayor, Jane … [Read more...] about Councillor calls out disrespectful and disruptive behaviour
Become a community voice on council committee
Keen to spend other people's money? There's a committee for you. Expressions of Interests are now open for community members to sit on one of three council committees. The Pedestrian Access and Mobility Advisory Committee has six vacancies. The committee would consider, review, and participate in discussions on projects and directions of Central Coast Council to … [Read more...] about Become a community voice on council committee
Council to develop a plan on asbestos at Wamberal Beach
Council staff have until the next council meeting, on May 14, to develop a management plan on how to to deal with asbestos at Wamberal and Terrigal Beaches. The report will include implementation dates of any action to be taken. The issue was debated as a matter or urgency at the April 23 council meeting when Councillor Pilon brought forward the matter. The councillors … [Read more...] about Council to develop a plan on asbestos at Wamberal Beach
Library decision challenged
Five councillors want to defer any major decisions about a regional library at Gosford until commercially viable and affordable outcomes can be planned. The councillors want a closure plan detailing the impact any new regional library at Gosford would have on other local libraries. For their move to be successful, the council at Monday night's meeting will have to reverse … [Read more...] about Library decision challenged
