Issue 504

Housing provider seeks amendment to block of flats

An affordable housing provider has applied to Central Coast Council to amend its application to construct a residential flat building in Woy Woy.Pacific Link Housing Ltd has applied to “reallocate adaptable units” and relocate the…


Draft tree vandalism policy open for public comment

A draft policy to deter and respond to vandalism of trees and vegetation on private and council-owned and council-managed land is on exhibition for public comment.Central Coast Council’s draft policy does not apply land where…


Application for industrial shed to house workshop

A Woy Woy business owner has applied to Central Coast Council to build a new industrial shed to house a mechanical workshop and car hoist.A planning assessment for the development application started on Tuesday, September…


PCYC seeks changes to its development approval

A community organisation has lodged amendments to its 2017 development application for additions to its multi-purpose building, carpark and awning in Umina.The Umina Beach Police Citizen’s Youth Club (PCYC) lodged a Section 4.55 amendment to…


Umina restaurant seeks permission for takeaway kiosk

A Umina restaurant has sought permission from Central Coast Council to make alterations and additions to provide a takeaway kiosk.It is proposed that the restaurant at 345 Trafalgar Ave, Umina, will be partly demolished to…


Pat is named Senior Volunteer of the Year

Umina Beach resident Ms Pat Guild has been named Senior Volunteer of the Year for the Central Coast region in the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.Ms Guild has been recognised for her volunteer…


Rotary helps Umina surf club through pandemic

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy has donated $1000 to Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club to help it through the coronavirus pandemic.Surf club president Mr Stephen Scahill said: “This invaluable donation has ensured we…


CWA branch makes 11 plum puddings

The Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association has made 11 plum puddings for Christmas at Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy.Branch publicity officer Ms Margaret Key said many donations of Christmas cake and…


Breakfast replaced with bacon and egg rolls

The Bays Community Group has replaced its monthly breakfasts with bacon and egg rolls served outside the hall.“Covid restrictions make running our normal monthly breakfasts a non-starter,” said president Ms Gwennyth Wier.“Starting Sunday, September 27,…


Stephen Hinks steps down

Killy Cares president Mr Stephen Hinks has stepped down after six years in the role. He will be succeeded by Ms Cathy Baker.The pair will work together during a handover period till the end of…