News and Achievements

Council is currently exhibiting a suite of important documents with submissions due Monday, 2 June 2025. The documents are:

  • Community Strategic Plan - a 10-year plan that outlines the community’s vision and priorities
  • Delivery Program and Operational Plan - Council's priorities, actions, and budget for the next four years
  • Fees and Charges - to be charged in 2025-26
  • Workforce Management Strategy - 4-year strategy
  • Long-term Financial Management Plan  - 10-year financial projections
  • Asset Management Strategy - 10-year strategy

They can be found here:  https://www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/planning-our-future-2025-2035

 

Community Workshop - 18 May 2025

On Sunday, 18 May 2025, I hosted a community workshop in partnership with – and with the help of - local community members. (Note – it was not an official Council event)

My goal was that community members / groups go away with:

  • a better understanding of the role of these documents,
  • some ideas about issues they support or disagree with – and
  • some points that they might want to include in a submission.

A number of community groups spoke briefly about the documents that they have looked at – and any concerns that they have. 

Presentations:

  • Draft Operational Plan and Delivery Program - Observations and comments (download here) - Jen Wilder (Peninsula Residents Assocn)
  • Notes from talk on the Community Strategic Plan (download here) - Jan Deighton (GUST)
  • Comparison of Community Strategic Plan (download here) - Gary Chestnut (Better Planning Group and Community Environment Network)
  • Submission from Climate Future (download here) - presented by Richard Weller (Climate Future)

We have also compiled a comparison of the current Community Strategic Plan (2018-2028) with draft plan being proposed (2025 - 2035). (download here)

 

Make a submission

Submissions are due by 5pm Monday 2 June 2025

You can make a submission using Council's online form: https://www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/planning-our-future-2025-2035

OR

Send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - make sure that you indicate that it is a Submission - in the subject line.

 

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COSS Supporters will continue the legacy of Beryl and Allen Strom, and many others, who fought to protect vital conservation areas on the Central Coast and across the State. 

We have national parks and the COSS system because of the efforts of our community, and we need more champions like them.

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Central Coast NEW Independents stand for:

  • Supporting local groups and community voices to protect and enhance what we love for future generations
  • Giving communities an effective voice
  • Accountability and transparency in Council's actions and decision making
  • Better planning that retains the character of the Central Coast while providing the infrastructure that the community needs
  • Working with the local community to identify priorities for improving local roads, drainage and footpaths
  • Protecting our COSS lands, open space and the places we love - urban reserves, the bushland, waterways and beaches
  • Creating new local jobs, supporting existing and new sustainable industries
  • Working with local communities to better understand and prepare for the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events
  • Providing efficient and cost effective waste and recycling services
  • Protecting our drinking water catchments and agricultural lands

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