PEOPLE expect their local council to look after the 'rates, roads and rubbish', and to do it well. But councils these days have a lot more going on.
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As part of Local Government Week, Central Coast Council is showcasing how it is part of the everyday lives of Coasties.
This week, it's been highlighting key community programs including responsible pet ownership and its new, first coast-wide Youth Strategy.
And then there is its water and childcare services, arts and cultural programs, and some of the many open-space and recreational activities available.
The council's chief executive officer, Gary Murphy, said council was more a part of people's everyday lives than some might think.
"Central Coast Council delivers on services and programs that expand beyond roads, rates and rubbish. The breadth and diversity of what we do is surprising to many," Mr Murphy said.
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"A lot of people don't know that council is a leader in green policy change, with our innovative Greener Places and Climate Change policies, and our Reconophalt road construction product made from recycled soft plastic, glass and toner cartridges, which will save thousands of tonnes of waste from ending up in landfill.
"A lot of people also don't know that council offers child immunisations, study support programs like Studiosity, has a mobile library service that goes out into the community and that we nurture local talent through events, competitions and performing arts.
"Council is staffed and run by local people, for local people, and it is because of this that the services and projects we deliver, the sustainability of our environment and the growth of our region are just as important to us as they are to our community."
Mayor Jane Smith said: "We will continue to look for opportunities to enhance the day-to-day lives of the Central Coast community through effective decision-making, planning and service delivery across all aspects of what we do."
Council also hosts Councillor Listening Posts throughout the year, where locals can turn up and talk directly to councillors about issues that affect them.
Councillor Listening Posts will be held.-
- October 12, for Wyong Ward; and
- November 2, for Budgewoi Ward.
