Thirteen of the 15 Central Coast Councillors were sacked on March 17, 2022 - a year ago today. Two had already resigned. But the Central Coast has been without councillors since October 30, 2020, when they were suspended. Elections for a new crop of councillors is scheduled to be held in September 2024 so we will be almost four years without councillors. We have had … [Read more...] about What happened on St Patricks Day last year? Our councillors were sacked
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In review: Highlights of the Q2 business plan
Under the Local Government Act, council has to review its operational plan each quarter. The review shows that year to date (YTD) operating result (EXcluding capital grants and contributions) is showing an actual surplus of $169.5M compared to a budget surplus of $150.6M.The year to date (YTD) operating result (INcluding capital grants and contributions) is showing an actual … [Read more...] about In review: Highlights of the Q2 business plan
Most new jobs will be in health care and social assistance
In January the State Government launched the Central Coast Strategy. The strategy has seven priorities and this article focuses on priority four: Expanding the Health and Wellbeing Precinct The growing and ageing population of the Central Coast will be the primary driver of new jobs locally, according to the strategy. “Expanded health services are critical to providing … [Read more...] about Most new jobs will be in health care and social assistance
Northern part of the Coast could home 900 businesses
In January the State Government launched the Central Coast Strategy. The strategy has seven priorities. This article focuses on priority two. Unlocking employment land and accelerating employment precincts The Central Coast offers up to 30 per cent lower establishment costs per hectare than areas surrounding Sydney, making the region more attractive to large scale … [Read more...] about Northern part of the Coast could home 900 businesses
Gosford Uni to “activate” the city’s north while the TAFE will “activate” the CBD
In January the State Government launched its Central Coast Strategy with seven priorities. This story concentrates on priorities one and three. Priority one of the Strategy is to drive innovation and industry collaboration while priority three is about activating a university campus in a revitalised Gosford CBD The Greater Cities Commission's job is to facilitate the … [Read more...] about Gosford Uni to “activate” the city’s north while the TAFE will “activate” the CBD
