Council has reached an important milestone with the adoption of the consolidated region-wide Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) and Development Control Plan (CCDCP) to help alleviate planning complexities and inconsistencies across the region and creating certainty for residents and the local development industry.Since amalgamation the Central Coast has been operating under five different planning instruments each with different planning controls. These include: Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014 (GLEP 2014);
Council considers increasing IPART application by 5%Council will consider applying to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a fifteen percent Special Rate Variation (SRV), inclusive of the rate peg, to secure the long-term financial future of Council.Consideration of an alternative rate rise is now on the table.
Young people, disability and community groups, along with The Entrance Men’s Shed have come together with their creative talents to create the Big Chair interactive art installations, which are now set up in five Central Coast town centres for the local community and visitors to enjoy this Summer.Five oversized wooden chairs have been constructed by members of The Entrance Men’s Shed and used as the canvas for artwork created by young people from Gorokan and Terrigal High Schools and The Epicentre Community Centre, plus a team from Fairhaven’s Australian Disability Enterprise Team.
Experience breathtaking work from four of Australia’s leading surf photographers at Gosford Regional Gallery this summer.It Seems to Come in Waves is a must-see exhibition for lovers of the ocean, surfing and photography.Central Coast Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said this collection of works by Ryan Heywood, Spence Hornby, Reed Plummer and Luke Shadbolt embodies the expansive and powerful beauty of the ocean.“The ocean is a big part of our lives here on the Coast and this incredible exhibition will appeal to a very broad audience,” Ms Vaughan said.“You are taken on a journey through the myriad of waves encountered by surfers of all types and this is a not-be-missed experience for anybody who loves surfing or photography.”Developments in technology – including drone and underwater cameras – have taken the art of ocean photography to new levels and this is evident in the awe inspiring beauty of It Seems to Come in Waves.Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM said he encouraged locals and visitors to head to Gosford Regional Gallery for the exhibition.“You can’t go far on the Central Coast without being exposed to spectacular bodies of water and this exhibition will mesmerise and inspire anybody who loves the ocean.”Find out more about It Seems to Come in Waves – 5 December 2020 to 31 January 2021 – at Gosford Regional Gallery – centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/galleries
With the school holidays approaching, Central Coast Council is reminding the community that everyone has a part to play in keeping our local areas graffiti-free and enjoyable for everyone.Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said residents and businesses who find graffiti on their property are encouraged to pick up free graffiti removal kits to tackle the problem.“The longer graffiti remains visible, the more likely it is to increase,” Ms Vaughan said.“If you find graffiti on your property, we recommend removing it as soon as possible using our free graffiti removal kits, which are available to all residents and businesses on the Central Coast.“Each kit contains Soy Safe graffiti remover, protective eyewear, gloves and a scrubbing brush.“You can pick up a kit from our Wyong and Gosford customer service centres, as well as all Central Coast library branches.”Council Administrator, Dick Persson AM said graffiti vandalism is a complex issue, which requires Council, community members and the police to work together on the solution.“As one of the most visible crimes, graffiti can impact on perceptions of public safety and community pride, which is why it is so important that we all work together to tackle this issue,” Mr Persson said.“Some simple steps that community members can take to play their part is to report it when you see it and if you do spot it on your own property, be sure to pick up a free kit and remove it straight away.”Graffiti removal kits can be picked up from all Central Coast libraries and Council’s Gosford and Wyong customer service centres.
Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM said media reports that there was a plan to sell Central Coast water is absolutely untrue. “I suspect this story has been placed by a person trying to deflect from their contribution to the financial disaster which is upon the Central Coast Council” said Mr Persson. “This issue was mentioned in a media interview on ABC with one of the local members of parliament, and a prominent local business man told me it was something that should be looked into.
Central Coast Council is imploring the community to modify their behaviour for the sake of the nesting Little Terns at The Entrance North.Council Unit Manager Environmental Management, Luke Sulkowski said the behaviour by individuals at The Entrance North was creating a significant impact on the endangered species.“So many of our community celebrate the arrival of these special birds every year, and while Council have played our part to protect them with fencing and signage, it is also up to the community to do their part,” Mr Sulkowski said.“Unfortunately, people have been ignoring the fencing and signage and continue to use the nesting site as a short cut to and from Karagi Point.
Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM has terminated the employment of Mr Gary Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Central Coast Council, in accordance with the provisions of Mr Murphy’s Contract of Employment, effective immediately.
Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM has made a request to the Federal Government to intervene and provide leadership in managing coastal erosion. Mr Persson said current devastating events further north on the east coast highlights the need for the Federal Government to take a lead in managing coastal erosion to deliver a long term solution. “Yesterday I wrote to the Prime Minister The Hon Scott Morrison MP encouraging the Federal Government to provide the necessary leadership on what is clearly becoming a national emergency,” said Mr Persson.“I acknowledge both state and local governments have responsibilities particularly in terms of managing the crises as they are happening however it is now clear that national leadership is required in managing coastal erosion for the long term."Mr Persson states in previous appointments he has dealt with serious coastal erosion problems, in particular the devasting 2016 coastal erosion event at Collaroy NSW, with the famous image of the private swimming pool ending up on the beach.“Wamberal residents on the Central Coast have recently experienced their own devastating erosion event, where we saw images of houses hanging by a thread.“More and more we are seeing our coastlines and communities being severely impacted by coastal erosion events. “While the argument receiving most publicity is over seawalls, whether to have them and who should pay, the expert advice is that the only real long term option for preventing the loss of many of our beaches lies in large-scale sand nourishment sourced from off shore deposits.“These events are occurring in many parts of Australia and are happening more often and with greater intensity.