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Mayoral MinuteThe Mayoral Minute announcing the formal closure of the Performance Improvement Order (PIO) issued in September 2024 by the NSW Minister for Local Government was received and accepted by Council.Key Enabling Regional Projects documentCouncil endorsed the Central Coast Key Enabling Regional Projects – April 2026 document, which will be used for advocacy and shared with governments and their agencies, regional bodies and other appropriate groups to attract funding for infrastructure projects and support growth in the region.Red Bin Waste Collection service – planning for the futureIn considering the future Food Organics and Garden Organics services, Council adopted the recommendation to include the option of a weekly Red Bin waste collection service, and the option to opt into a fortnightly Red Bin collection service, as part of the tender process for the upcoming collection contract – noting it was important a decision was made now about what is included in the next tender to help inform costs.Draft Walking, Wheeling and Cycling StrategyThe draft Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Strategy, which consolidates previous active transport plans, and extensive engagement, was endorsed by Council to go on public exhibition for no less than 28 days.Adopt a Verge Program reportThe Adopt a Verge Program report was considered and further work will now be done in progressing designing a final program.Community Support Grant programCouncil approved $22,448.50 for community groups through Council’s Community Support Grant program  The meeting minutes will be available for viewing on Council’s website, once finalised and approved. 

We are undertaking a project to renew and improve public toilet facilities at:Jirramba Reserve, Saratoga:

Following the demolition of the old lookout structure, Council procured Concept Designs for a new lookout based on your feedback.

Central Coast Council’s Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is on public exhibition from Monday 18 May to Friday 24 July 2026. The LSPS identifies priorities for land use planning over the next 20 years, helping to inform Council’s strategic plans and guide key activities. Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said while the draft has evolved to reflect the region’s future needs, many of the principles in Council’s original LSPS remain relevant including the focus on enabling growth in Gosford City. “Council is proactively planning for growth over the next 20 years, while preserving everything we value and love about life on the Central Coast,” Mayor McKinna said.“Renewing our town centres, ensuring we have good housing choices, protecting our natural areas, enriching cultural spaces, and advocating for efficient public transport continue to be key considerations.“The draft LSPS also proposes that new residential and employment areas are investigated and planned for, to ensure there’s enough zoned land to support new homes and jobs, with infrastructure coordinated and delivered in a timely manner.”The draft LSPS introduces place statements that identify the special qualities of places, as well as specific concerns and opportunities within local communities. Planning proposed in the Central Lakes District will ensure a coordinated response with Lake Macquarie Council to deliver housing, jobs and services in the northern areas.“We want to make sure people have a range of opportunities to participate in this important community planning.