Central Coast Council · 12 August 2025
The committee recommended to Council that it adopt the Agency Information Guide attached to the report.
This affects how residents can access council-held information and understand council information management obligations.
Central Coast Council · 12 August 2025
The committee recommended that Council note the LGNSW Cost Shifting report for 2023-24 and receive a further report in November estimating the cost of cost shifting on Central Coast Council, including the average cost per ratepayer.
This could clarify how state or other external responsibilities are affecting council finances and the cost borne by local ratepayers.
Central Coast Council · 12 August 2025
The committee noted the process and impact of the 2024-25 financial year comprehensive revaluation of roads and drainage infrastructure asset classes.
Asset revaluations can influence council financial reporting and future infrastructure planning.
Central Coast Council · 12 August 2025
The committee noted the preliminary 2024-25 financial result and the status of the end-of-financial-year process.
This informs residents about council's overall financial position ahead of final reporting.
Central Coast Council · 12 August 2025
In confidential session, the committee noted the Interim Audit Management Letter for 2024-25 issued by the NSW Audit Office, including identified management actions.
This relates to council financial oversight and audit findings, though the detailed discussion was held confidentially due to interim financial information.
Central Coast Council · 12 August 2025
The committee noted the Central Coast Council capital works information report and requested a further report to the next committee meeting on options to fast-track the animal care facility.
Residents may see future changes to the timing or delivery of the animal care facility and broader capital works program.
Central Coast Council · 12 August 2025
The committee noted the update on the grant and developer contribution funded Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path Stage 5 project and agreed that interested councillors could attend a site visit before the Ordinary Council meeting on 26 August 2025.
Tuggerawong residents and path users may benefit from progress on the foreshore shared path project.
Central Coast Council · 7 August 2025
The committee noted consultation outcomes and endorsed escalating the future of the existing library at 118 Donnison Street, Gosford, to full Council for a decision.
Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.
Central Coast Council · 7 August 2025
The committee recommended that Council rescind any decision to demolish the existing Gosford library building and apply for heritage protection.
If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.
Central Coast Council · 7 August 2025
The committee recommended that Council explore making the existing building available for appropriate community uses, such as meetings, as soon as possible.
This could create earlier public access to the site for local groups and community activities.
Central Coast Council · 7 August 2025
The committee recommended continuing this committee or creating another councillor group to consider the building’s long-term use, and supported the future of the Parkhouse building being considered subject to funding and community consultation.
Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings.
Central Coast Council · 8 July 2025
The committee supported the draft Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and recommended that Council place it on public exhibition for 42 days, with a further report to come back after exhibition.
Residents in Toukley and nearby areas will be able to review and comment on proposed community facility planning before Council makes a final decision.
Central Coast Council · 8 July 2025
The committee deferred the proposed 2026 Australia Day award changes, including renaming the ceremony to the Central Coast Community Awards and changes to judging and event format, to the next committee meeting on 9 September 2025.
Any changes to the awards program and ceremony will be considered later, so current arrangements remain unresolved for now.
Central Coast Council · 8 July 2025
The committee recommended that Council endorse the draft Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design Report for public exhibition for 42 days. It also specified that Memorial Park is excluded from the masterplan and that no works can occur there without an approved Heritage Conservation Management plan.
Woy Woy residents will be able to comment on foreshore plans, while Memorial Park has been explicitly carved out from changes under this masterplan.
Central Coast Council · 8 July 2025
The committee recommended that Council officially support Mr Stephen Clarke to represent Central Coast Council at the National Town Criers’ Championships and allocate $750 per year for three years, totaling $2,250, with a review in 2028.
This commits a small annual council contribution to a civic representation role and sets a review point after three years.
Central Coast Council · 1 July 2025
The committee adopted the Terms of Reference for the Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee, amending them so the committee runs for the full term of Council and meets quarterly on Tuesdays.
Sets the governance framework for future coastal, estuary and floodplain risk management advice and oversight.