Tag: central coast council
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RATE RISE LOCKED IN FOR CENTRAL COAST RESIDENTS
Tens of thousands of Central Coast residents lost their jobs during the pandemic and are struggling to make ends meet. Council is also feeling the pressure of lost business, locking in a rate increase to upgrade infrastructure and keep services running.
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SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
Central Coast Council has approved a new social media policy, aiming to prevent the abuse of councillors online. The document encourages councillors to “pause before they post,” while reminding them not to speak on behalf of the local government. It follows a Facebook video posted by the mayor during February’s floods, which attracted widespread criticism.…
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CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL LOOKS AT HOW TO GROW ECONOMY POST-COVID
As Central Coast Council continues to grapple with the fallout of coronavirus, it’s looking beyond the immediate economic recovery. It’s unveiled a vision to grow business in the region over the next 20 years, and challenge the local commuter culture.
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COUNCIL GETS CLEARER PICTURE OF DISASTERS’ IMPACT ON BUDGET
Natural disasters and the pandemic have weighed heavily on Central Coast residents, and in effect, the local council’s coffers. Figures have been released, showing the disasters’ impact on its budget, so far. Meanwhile, the local government signed a new $50 million loan, during a confidential session Monday night. Central Coast Council will use around…
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COASTIES TAKE TOILET SOAP BATTLE INTO OWN HANDS
Central Coast residents fed up with the lack of soap in public toilets, have taken action. Cakes of the stuff have been placed in loos across a number of suburbs, in a bid to show council, it can be provided without issue.
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COUNCIL LOOKS TO CUT DOWN ON WASTE IN LANDFILL
Central Coast Council is attempting to decrease the amount of waste going into landfill over the next decade. The local government has released its draft Waste Management Strategy. It’s looking at everything from accepting food waste in green kerbside bins, to better harnessing energy produced at the tip. Residents can have their say until June…
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EXPERTS PICKED FOR CENTRAL COAST LOCAL PLANNING PANEL
Experts and community representatives have been selected for a new planning body, reducing the Central Coast Council’s decision-making powers on major developments. Council chose the new members of the Local Planning Panel last night, though not without some hesitation.
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FIRST PIECE INSTALLED FOR $61 MILLION WATER PIPELINE
Construction on the Mardi to Warnervale water pipeline is pushing on, despite the pandemic. 75 new jobs have been created, as Central Coast Council looks to boost the region’s water supply.
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BUBBLE, BUBBLE TOILET TROUBLE: RESIDENTS DEMAND SOAP IN LOOS
“Wash Your Hands” has been the catch-cry doctors and politicians have used to help flatten the curve of coronavirus cases. But on the Central Coast, the council has come under fire for failing to offer soap in its public toilets, despite a recent review.
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NZ WARRIORS SCOUT CENTRAL COAST STADIUM
Central Coast Council has confirmed, it’s been in discussions with the New Zealand Warriors about using its sporting facilities. A spokesperson today indicated the NRL team’s management had expressed interest in training at Central Coast Stadium. The club would not provide comment, as its season remains in jeopardy. (VISION ONLY.)