CENTRAL Coast Council meetings will now be held monthly and broadcast live to a potential audience of 331,000 residents.
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Council will utilise new technology and install fixed cameras in both the Gosford and Wyong chambers to allow residents to watch proceedings from their homes.
The move was prompted by residents at the northern end of the Coast who told council that time and distance constraints were preventing them from attending meetings held at Gosford.
“It is an open and transparent way to show how council works,” administrator Ian Reynolds said.
“Unfortunately, many people don’t understand how local government works which limits their opportunities to be involved.
“I hope that once the community can see the proceedings without having to attend, there will be a greater understanding of the governance of council and how decisions are made.”
Council meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of every month from January to November inclusive, and will continue to alternate between Gosford and Wyong.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 26, in the Gosford chambers.