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Magenta pathway opens

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The Magenta Shared Pathway officially opened on December 16, with Mayor Lawrie McKinna, together with fellow Councillors, cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion. This project was funded by Central Coast Council through developer contributions and provides a scenic route between North Entrance towards Toukley for cyclists and pedestrians. Council Director Infrastructure … [Read more...] about Magenta pathway opens

Book launch in Kibble Park

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A children’s picture book, developed by Central Coast Council, to promote respectful relationships and break down gendered stereotypes of traditional roles within the home, will be launched in Kibble Park on December 5.. The launch of Every Day I Like to Play coincides with an annual campaign called 16 days of Activism against gender-based violence. Community and Recreation … [Read more...] about Book launch in Kibble Park

Cr Eaton raises Deemed Refusals

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Deputy Mayor Doug Eaton raised the issue of deemed refusals at day three of the Local Government conference in Tamworth. Cr Eaton asked the head of the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure if the dept was thinking about extending the time limit for deemed refusals. Developers can use deemed refusals as a way of fastracking their development applications … [Read more...] about Cr Eaton raises Deemed Refusals

Ombudsman is checking legality of PIO

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The NSW Ombudsman is examining the legality of the performance improvement order (PIO) imposed on Central Coast Council by the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig. The move comes after a Central Coast resident looked at the fine print of the PIO. Council Watch has kept the identity of the informant private. The resident believes a PIO could have been given to the … [Read more...] about Ombudsman is checking legality of PIO

Links to all candidates who answered Ten Questions

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Budgewoi Ward ; Group A – THE GREENS – Sue WYNN, Chantelle BAISTOW and Cath CONNOR https://www.cccouncilwatch.com.au/group-a-the-greens.../ Group B – Douglas EATON, Allan McDONALD and Greg BEST. No response to the questions from this group. Group C – LABOR – Helen CROWLEY – Joy COOPER https://www.cccouncilwatch.com.au/group-c-labor-budgewoi.../ – Sarah BURNS … [Read more...] about Links to all candidates who answered Ten Questions