Central Coast Council has outlined key regional issues and delivered its ‘wish list’ for the coast as part of the NSW Government’s Community Cabinet, held at the Mingara Recreation Club this morning.

Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds opened the meeting with a short presentation on the progress of the new organisation and a list of high priority issues for the Central Coast.

Community members were also given the opportunity to raise their concerns and issues directly with new Premier Gladys Berejiklian and her Ministerial team.

Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the Community Cabinet was a positive and productive forum to discuss regional matters.

“The Community Cabinet is an important vehicle for residents to have their say on issues including transport infrastructure, coastal management, economic development and planning,” said Mr Reynolds.

“It’s fantastic Premier Berejiklian chose the Central Coast as her first stop and illustrates our important status as a key developing region of New South Wales.

“We are the only Council in the state that is a region in its own right, putting us in a unique position to work with the State Government and ensure we move the Central Coast forward.

“The Central Coast is a vibrant, growing community filled with promise - we’re excited about opportunities to develop transport infrastructure, and see improved planning to foster local job creation and thriving town centres.

Central Coast Council CEO, Rob Noble, said it was pleasing to be able to share the organisation’s key priorities as part of the morning’s meeting.

“I’d like to thank Premier Berejiklian and her team for allowing us the opportunity to outline what we feel are key regional issues,” said Mr Noble.

“Many local residents were also able to meet with Government representatives and I’m looking forward to the potential outcomes for the Central Coast as a result of this meeting.”

Items presented by Council include the Link Road to connect Wyong and Warnervale as well as roads planning overall, Coastal Management Plan, Langford Drive and returning more of the NSW Waste Levy to the Central Coast.