Over the last month I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting various community groups around the Central Coast to hear about the issues that matter to them. 

Community members and I have discussed a range of topics – from Council finances, to potholes and general service delivery – and I have appreciated hearing the passionate and informed perspectives of Central Coast locals.

In early August I attended the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre’s Tuesday Discussion Group, where I was asked about Council’s financial position, libraries and how road works are managed and prioritised, among other topics. Later in the month I was pleased to attend Brisbane Water Rotary’s August meeting to learn about the Warriors Youth Resilience Program, before providing an update to the group about Council’s financial recovery and way forward. 

I have also met with two groups who presented petitions on Council’s Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan, which Council received over 3,200 submissions on during the exhibition period. 

I would like to thank each of the community members who met with me or invited me to their event. I am keen to continue meeting with members of our community and encourage anyone interested to reach out and make an appointment via email theadministrator@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, or write to PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259 or PO Box 21, Gosford NSW 2250. 

Rik Hart, Administrator