It's that time of year when the fees and charges for the 2025-26 financial year are being set. A draft copy of the council's fees and charges will be tabled at the April 29 council meeting. Most increases look to be about 2.9 per cent. Including sports fields and airports. Weddings in public spaces will be cheaper. Dog registration fees - no change. Bookings for halls, … [Read more...] about Check out the fees and charges increases from July 1
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Apply now for community money
Community Building Partnership program provides Central Coast community groups an opportunity to apply for funds to support infrastructure projects, including playgrounds, accessible features, and equipment. The 2025 program allocates $450,000 to each NSW State Government electorate across the Central Coast, including Wyong. This is State Government money, allocated … [Read more...] about Apply now for community money
Ombudsman is checking legality of PIO
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
Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans
Update: The Local Planning Panel has refused the application. Original story A 350+ page report to the Local planning Panel recommends refusing the latest application for a telecommunications tower at Killcare. The panel will meet on September 5 to consider the proposed development intended to address an identified mobile coverage deficiency within Killcare Heights and … [Read more...] about Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans
Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council
Council says the proposed redevelopment of the Oasis Caravan Park in Kanwal with 675 units is an overdevelopment of the site. It fears it will result in a net loss of affordable housing once the displacement of its current residents are taken into account. The caravan park is home to up to about 100 residents currently, all worried about their future. The residents met … [Read more...] about Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council
