Call for accountability of Administrator role

The Central Coast Activists Collective is calling on the NSW Government for accountability on the current role of the Administrator of Central Coast Council.

Collective spokesperson Allen Slater said they wanted the Government to advise on the current tenure of the Administrator and his role and responsibilities and an up-todate assessment of his performance in the job and accountability to the residents.

The Collective has written to Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig and Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris seeking answers.

“We’re taking this action because since 2015 the Central Coast has been subject to the decisions of three different Administrators,” Slater said.

“Also, despite the fact that the Administrator claims that our Council finances are ‘back in the black’, the sale of our community assets continues.

“Further to that, there hasn’t been any assessment of the Administrator’s performance in his role, despite the change of government in NSW.

“The Central Coast community lost its local government democracy in October 2020 and since that time we have employ contractors to deal with the more problematic areas that are beyond the scope of a group working for a couple of hours a week.

“Once rehabilitated, these areas can be managed as part of the weekly regeneration sessions.

“We are grateful to the Federal Government for supporting the work of local volunteers.”

If you would like to get involved with the Killcare Wagstaffe Trust email killcarewagstaffetrust@gmail. com or visit www.killcare wagstaffetrust.org.au been hit with increased rates, reduced or no services and the ongoing sale of our assets.

“This situation is further exacerbated by the fact that there will be no local government elections until September 2024 and yet the new government has not seen fit to assess the situation to determine whether the current administration of our affairs is meeting our needs in any way.”

Branch Manager Pat Italiano said that as a community bank, Bendigo Bank saw immense value in supporting local initiatives that brought people together.

“It is heartwarming to know that this contribution will create positive experiences for Pacific Link Housing’s tenants and the wider community,” he said.

Source: Pacific Link Housing

Central Coast Activists Collective is a group “determined to make the Central Coast a better place”. Their meetings are held from 11.30am to 1pm on the first Wednesday of each month, except December and January, at Ourimbah Lisarow RSL Club, 20 Pacific Hwy, Ourimbah.

Source: Central Coast Activists Collective