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Collapse Issue 483 - 25 Nov 2019Issue 483 - 25 Nov 2019
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Bays group opposes demolition of historic boatshed
New phase in building aged care extension
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Rotary club raises $10,000 through charity ball
BP service station could become 7-Eleven store
Peninsula receives two out of 36 grants
Pelican researcher conviction overturned
Work to extend water dead-ends into the main network
Ward councillors oppose 'town hall style' meeting
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CWA branch launches Christmas drive
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A night to make gingerbread houses
Rotary club visits college farm
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Token roundabout project is not needed
The last thing we need is another roundabout
Three-storey block of flats will cause traffic congestion
New toilet needed at Umina
Too little too late
What is planned for ground stability and rockfalls?
Prepare for an uncertain future
Unfair to allow chain jewellery store next to local jeweller
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Peninsula Cancer Council night raises $35,000
Lions Park used for new running events
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Free movie in the park
Art and craft fair planned for Pearl Beach
Artistic works on display
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Principal thanks vigilant residents
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Mini fete raises $5000
Performing arts concert at Umina
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Four juniors selected for inter-branch team
Jemma takes out Paddler of the Year award
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Sam Goodman keeps his undefeated boxing record
Kai is named Youth Lifesaver of the Year
Ettalong bowler returns from US Men's Open
Southern Spirit teams defeated
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Ward councillors oppose 'town hall style' meeting

Central Coast Council has voted to hold a "town hall style public meeting" in the West Gosford ward, which includes the Peninsula.

However, two of the ward councillors - Cr Chris Holstein and Cr Troy Marquart - opposed the move.

The council voted to hold one meeting in each ward, in the lead-up to September's council elections.

The question and answer sessions are set to reflect "transparent decision making and accountability", according to Cr Kyle MacGregor, who moved the successful motion on October 28.

The meetings will be open to interested councillors to take questions from the audience or make statements relevant to the region.

Admission will be free.

Cr Chris Holstein said that, although he "likes the concept", he had reservations that the sessions could turn into "political rallies" and said he would support the move during the next council term.

Cr Troy Marquart agreed, saying the move would have been better placed 18 months ago.

"It's going to help people get elected, in their mind, but I think the more they talk the less chance they have of getting re-elected," he said.

Cr MacGregor said he didn't know why some councillors wouldn't want to talk to residents.

He said "listening posts" held in shopping centres every few months weren't enough.

The motion was carried by Crs Sundstrom, Smith, Vincent, MacGregor, Mehrtens, Hogan, McLachlan and Pilon.

Voters against were Crs Best, Hostein, Greenaway, Marquart and Matthews.





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