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Community leases up for renewal

April 15, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Eleven community groups are in the process of getting their leases renewed on council-owned community land. The proposals are open for public comment until May 15. Two clubs are getting ten year leases. They are: # Berkeley Vale Rugby League & Sports Club based at 1 Berkeley Road, Glenning Valley and # Mangrove Mountain Sporting Association Inc at Bloodtree Oval, 156 … [Read more...] about Community leases up for renewal

Applicant frustrated by assessment process

April 3, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The April 6 meeting of the Local Planning Panel could be interesting. It’s the second meeting in a row focussed on a proposal for a three storey unit complex at The Entrance. The March 9 meeting deferred the matter so council staff and the applicant could discuss the reasons why refusal was recommended. This week’s meeting sees the matter return to the panel with a council … [Read more...] about Applicant frustrated by assessment process

What happened on St Patricks Day last year? Our councillors were sacked

March 17, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

  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

In review: Highlights of the Q2 business plan

February 27, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

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

February 11, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

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

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A drain on resources

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