A small but important initiative
I recently researched our Woy Woy history and loved the old stories and photos, so much so that I printed some old photos and had these displayed at some spots in Woy Woy.My heart bled…
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Bayview Cr needs an upgrade
There’s no doubting much of the Central Coast’s roads are being maintained and constructed to a very high standard.But unfortunately some are still waiting for the attention they also need, probably none higher on that…
Nursing home changes should not have been needed
The Peninsula News (July 27, page 13) reported on changes to the aged care development at 45 Hillview St, Woy Woy.This development was approved by the Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel which contains…
Will the disabled access be fixed?
Disabled access to the Pavilion at Woy Woy has been made more difficult then ever with the current road works at Deepwater Plaza.Nobody can use the access ramp in a wheelchair or scooter because it…
Comments on three current news items
I would like to comment on three current news items in Peninsula News, August 10.The first item is the Master Plan for Woy Woy centre which, we are assured, will map out the direction of…
Cr Marquart’s excuse is not good enough
Cr Marquart’s excuse for not attending the Council meeting on July 27 because of a Covid-19 work plan isn’t good enough. (Peninsula News, August 10)Cr Marquart had time to visit the Wamberal disaster on July…
Time that council demonstrated their vision
When I heard on the news that our councillors had given themselves the maximum possible pay rise, I was disappointed, and said so in the last edition ( No. 499) of Peninsula News.I was really…
Payrise for $20 million debt per year
I was astonished to read the front page article (Peninsula News, 27 July 2020), regarding our wonderful Central Coast councillors awarding themselves a pay rise.This council, when elected, had a budget surplus of around $70…
What we always wanted – graphics, colours, words
On top of everything else, we now have to cope with a Place Activation Framework for the Peninsula (“Activation framework and identity package for Peninsula”, PN 499).Since there seems to be no mention of this…
Will Council buy some paint, or prosecute me?
For many months, I have noticed the deterioration of the painted timber privacy screens outside the front of Gosford Council Chambers.It is estimated the refurbishment of the building to accommodate Council meetings was at least…