Tag: central coast council
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CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL LODGES BID TO AVOID SUSPENSION
It’s crunch time for Central Coast Council with the deadline to plead with the local government minister not to suspend councillors now passed. A submission to Minister Shelley Hancock includes a timeline of when councillors found out about an $89 million deficit. It further claims robust debates between opposing factions have not hindered its ability…
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TWO COUNCILLORS RESIGN AS OTHERS FIGHT FOR JOB
Two Central Coast councillors have taken matters into their own hands, as the local government minister weighs up whether to sack all of them. Liberal representatives Troy Marquart and Rebecca Gale have resigned as others fight to stay put.
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COUNCIL DOESN’T RULE OUT DAVISTOWN WETLANDS PURCHASE
Central Coast Council says it’s not giving up on purchasing the Davistown wetlands, despite its liquidity issues. It comes amid concerns negotiations have stalled, as the site remains on the market and earmarked for development. Council has confirmed it still has restricted funds set aside to purchase the environmentally sensitive wetlands. (VISION ONLY.)
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CENTRAL COAST COUNCILLORS SAY ADMINISTRATOR’S APPOINTMENT IS INEVITABLE
The clock is ticking for Central Coast Councillors, hoping to convince the local government minister not to appoint an administrator. Some feel the move is inevitable after an $89 million deficit left council struggling to pay staff.
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COUNCIL’S FINANCIAL WOES PROMPT COSS LAND FEARS
There are fears suspending councillors will have dire consequences for the environment on the Central Coast. Council has indicated it may sell off some of its park lands to drive down debt.
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CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL SEVEN DAYS OFF ADMINISTRATION
The axe is hanging over Central Coast councillors’ heads with the state giving them seven days to present a case against administration. The government today bailed out the struggling council to the tune of more than $6 million, so council could pay more than 2,000 staff.
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COUNCIL CONSIDERS LAND SALES TO DRIVE DOWN DEFICIT
Central Coast Council may sell its land in a bid to tackle an $89 million deficit. Council locked in a 100 day plan to get its finances back on track on Monday night.
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STRUGGLING COUNCIL SET TO TAKE ON NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Central Coast Council says it’s yet to receive a formal response from Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock – as it seeks financial back up. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, yesterday signalled the state government would not allow council to access $328 million in restricted funds, or bail it out with up to…
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STATE SAYS IT WON’T BAIL OUT CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL
The New South Wales Government will not provide loans to Central Coast Council, as it seeks to rein in an $89 million deficit. More than a week after its liquidity issues came to light, the state claims it’s yet to receive any financial details from council.
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RESIDENTS CONCERNED ABOUT SERVICE CUTS AMID COUNCIL FINANCIAL CRISIS
Residents are concerned important services they rely on may be cut, as Central Coast Council seeks to drive down its $89 million budget deficit. It comes as council announces a $22 million set back to its capital works program.