Business at the first meeting of the new Central Coast Council on 29th October consisted of a raft of reports from financial statements, investment reports and most significantly the Central Coast Region Report (formerly known as ‘End of Term’ Report), as well as the usual committee appointments and other items of business for Councillors to consider.The Central Coast Region Report, a requirement of the Local Government Act spans the financial years 2021-22 through to 2023-24 and it...

The first meeting of the newly elected Central Coast Council took place on Tuesday 8th October with the Swearing In of the 15 new Councillors and election of Mayor Lawrie Mckinna and Deputy Mayor Doug Eaton OAM.Both are former Mayors. Clr McKinna was Mayor or Gosford Council and Clr Eaton was Mayor of Wyong Council prior to the amalgamation of the two councils.Accepting the position Clr McKinna said, “I’m honoured to be your Mayor for the next two years, and I’m committed to workin...

 Undoubtedly the most important item on the agenda for Council’s October 29th meeting was the last item of business, a notice of motion by Councillors Eaton, McNamara and Wright for the establishment of an Economic Development Committee for the term of the Council.It would consist of five councillors plus the mayor and meet every month. They would be  councillors McWaide, Mouland, McNamara, Lamont and Crowley plus the Mayor.With business confidence on the Central Coast at a very l...

 Tuggerah based sign manufacturer Signarama Tuggerah has taken out the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the 2024 Hunter Manufacturing Awards held in Newcastle last month.Signarama showcased how a local company can demonstrate to the world that sustainability can be a profitable part of their business.The Awards’ judges commented that Signarama has achieved remarkable sustainability milestones through sustainable work practices and investment that culminated in a groundbreaking pro...