Should we change the names of our council wards? And should we spend $48,000 to ask 1000 people what they think about the idea? The question comes up in a report to councillors tomorrow night. But the council is not recommending it spend the money. It is information in response to a Cr Best-led vote a few weeks ago to investigate the process of renaming wards because the … [Read more...] about Ten minute survey of 1000 people would cost $48,000
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October 8 meeting highlights (mtc)
Councillors push for bike paths and wave parks - and give up on Chinese theme parks • Cr McLachlan wants council to find a good location for a major water theme park here on the coast and to start talking to interested parties to make it happen. • Cr Greenaway wants to know how much money council would get if it sold the 15.77 hectares in Warren Rd, Warnervale that was … [Read more...] about October 8 meeting highlights (mtc)
Have your say on Gosford planning controls
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
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
