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Attendance record – now only five with 100 per cent

February 12, 2019 by Merilyn Vale

One third of the Central Coast 's fifteen councillors have attended all 26 council meetings and five extraordinary meetings since being elected in September 2017. Gosford East had been represented by all three councillors at every meeting until the first meeting of 2019 when Cr Rebecca Gale Collins was absent. Mayor Jane Smith and Cr Jeff Sundstrom, have attended all … [Read more...] about Attendance record – now only five with 100 per cent

Fitzgerald Principles – Central Coast candidates who signed

September 7, 2017 by Merilyn Vale

Only a handful of council candidates have taken the pledge to tell the truth and to work solely in the public interest if elected this weekend. So if you're unsure who to vote for in this weekend's Central Coast Council elections, take a look at these candidates, listed by wards. These people have signed the  Fitzgerald Principles. The Entrance Nathan Bracken - … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald Principles – Central Coast candidates who signed

Gosford West ward – candidates

September 6, 2017 by Merilyn Vale

  Christine Keene - independent I have not signed anything prior to the election because I need time and consultation with the various organisations to ensure my commitments are in the right direction.  I have been approached by many worthwhile organisations/groups and hopefully will have the opportunity to build strong relationships.  I am very practical, a good … [Read more...] about Gosford West ward – candidates

De-merger will come, says Greens candidate

September 6, 2017 by Merilyn Vale

Any business that hasn't been able to merge two websites in 18 months is  struggling, says Greens candidate Stephen Pearson. He is talking about the new Central Coast Council website which still offers a link to either Wyong or Gosford on its main page. He believes a de-merger is inevitable. "Any enterprise that cannot achieve a single website in 18 months is clearly … [Read more...] about De-merger will come, says Greens candidate

I don’t want my kids risking the freeway for a good job, says independent

September 6, 2017 by Merilyn Vale

Real estate agent Bruce McLachlan says the coast needs more jobs and the council must be a major driver of employment opportunities. "I am pro business, pro employment, especially our youth,'' Mr McLachlan said. "I do not want my kids risking driving on the freeway to get a well paid job. "There are too many commuters that are forced to travel for work. I would bring my … [Read more...] about I don’t want my kids risking the freeway for a good job, says independent

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Council Meetings

Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Budget and operational plan for public exhibition

April 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Briefing on assets on April 14

April 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

A drain on resources

March 23, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Extraordinary meeting March 11 to finish February agenda

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

No January meeting: February 28 is first for 2025

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

December 10 meeting highlights

December 11, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

Urgent airport request – before masterplan is adopted

November 25, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

Highlights of the October 29 meeting

November 7, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

McKinna is Mayor

October 30, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

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