The Labor Party will support the status quo on Central Coast Councillor numbers, says The Entrance MP David Mehan. The party voted on the weekend to not support the referendum to reduce councillor numbers on Council. Mr Mehan said the NSW State Conference held at Sydney Town Hall over the weekend endorsed resolutions from Central Coast Labor Party Branches supporting the … [Read more...] about Labor says no to fewer councillors
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Community invited to provide input in power station cleanup
Generator Property Management Pty Ltd (GPM) is inviting Central Coast residents to join a Community Consultation Group (CCG) to provide input on the cleanup of the former Munmorah Power Station site. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) recently declared the site "significantly contaminated" due to historical operations. Part of the site is affected by hydrocarbon … [Read more...] about Community invited to provide input in power station cleanup
Look who’s in charge of Gosford waterfront revitalisation
The June 25 Council-under-administration agenda informs us that Council is handing over control of the Gosford Waterfront Revitalisation to the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC). HCCDC will now lead the waterfront project with responsibility to the NSW Government for project delivery. It also takes on key project risks. Council will have less … [Read more...] about Look who’s in charge of Gosford waterfront revitalisation
Wamberal seawall discrepancy
The decision to support a seawall was taken while under administration in June 2022 and appears to be first time such a decision was made. The wording said the Administrator was confirming Council's position "as described in the certified Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP), for a coastal protection seawall with sand nourishment as the adopted solution to … [Read more...] about Wamberal seawall discrepancy
Poor? Let me count the ways
Council-under-administration’s submission to the Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into Local Government Sustainability lists all the pressures councils in general face. They include: 1/ Rate pegging poses a notable constraint on local government finances, limiting the extent to which councils can adjust rates to provide suitable services and meet community expectations. 2/ Cost … [Read more...] about Poor? Let me count the ways
