Bob Graham not standing for election
After more than two decades of service to Wyong Council, Mr Bob Graham “reluctantly decided not to contest the Central Coast Council Election”. “I am very proud of my involvement…
Election
Doug Eaton may have failed to be nominated
Former Wyong Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, appears to have failed in his bid to stand as a Liberal Party candidate in the Wyong Ward for the first election of Central…
ACF calls on all candidates to support tree policy
The Central Coast Branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACFCC) wants Central Coast Council to adopt an urban forest policy and a 20 per cent increase in street tree cover…
Two independent candidates sound alarm about Gosford CBD rezonings
Independent candidates for the upcoming Central Coast Council election, Mr Gary Chestnut and Ms Jane Smith, sounded the alarm about Gosford CBD rezonings that went before Council on Wednesday, July…
Greens announce their candidates for Council election
The Greens announced their candidates for the Central Coast Council, launching the team at Gosford waterfront on Saturday, July 15. The launch was supported by The Greens’ State MPs, Dr…
Belinda Neal expulsion delays Labor council candidate preselection
The Labor Party of NSW may not announce or endorse its local government election candidates until two days before candidate registrations close. The General Secretary of NSW Labor, Ms Kaila…
Gary Chestnut runs for council
Former Gosford Council employee Mr Gary Chestnut will lead the Central Coast New Independents group in the Gosford West Ward in the council elections. Mr Chestnut’s running mates in the…
STL Save Our Waterways Party releases its policies
The STL Save Our Waterways Party, formerly the Wyong-based Save Tuggerah Lakes Party, has released its policies ahead of the September Central Coast Council election. The policies now take in…
Residents encouraged to enrol for elections
Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to verify their enrolment with the NSW Electoral Commission before Monday, July 31. Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds said: “The NSW Electoral Commission has…
Kate da Costa to stand as Greens
Ms Kate da Costa of Umina will stand as the Greens candidate for the West Gosford Ward in the council elections. She said she wanted Central Coast Council to deliver…
Neal seeks Labor pre-selection for council
Former State and Federal Labor MP and one-time Gosford councillor, Ms Belinda Neal, of Woy Woy Bay, is seeking Labor preselection for the Gosford West Ward in the first Central…
Council candidate opposes nursing home application
Central Coast New Independents candidate Mr Gary Chestnut has said that a proposal to build a 160-bed nursing home in Woy Woy should not be approved. He said he did…
Greens announce candidates in The Entrance Ward
The Central Coast Greens will run three candidates in The Entrance Ward in the September 9 election for positions on the Central Coast Council. The lead candidate for The Greens…
Julie Watson to stand for Council in Budgewoi Ward
Ms Julie Watson, a resident of The Entrance, has decided to run for Central Coast Council as an independent. Ms Watson said she has lived on the Central Coast for…
Current status of three former Gosford City Council Trusts unclear
The Greens Central Coast have demanded that the Central Coast Council administration explain the whereabouts of the assets and accounts of three former Gosford Council Trusts containing more than $1.5m…
Gabby Greyem to stand for Council
East Gosford resident, Ms Gabby Greyem, has declared her intention to run as an independent candidate in the September 9 local government election in the Gosford West Ward. Ms Greyem’s…
Prospective councillor candidates invited to Community Plan meeting
Anyone considering running as a candidate in the Central Coast Council election on September 9, has been invited to be part of the Community Plan Central Coast (CPCC) movement. Since…
Suiting up for science at Empire Bay
Students and staff from Empire Bay Public School will be Suiting Up For Science on May 5. Students and staff will be donning their best lab coats, bowties and glasses…
Tesch win was best Labor result in Gosford for 30 years
NSW Leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), Mr Luke Foley, joined Gosford by-election winner, Ms Liesl Tesch, at Everglades Country Club on April 9, to celebrate Ms Tesch’s victory…
Gosford by-election pitches and promises
The final stages to the Gosford by-election are playing out with candidates from six parties jostling for attention with voters and the media. The prized Central Coast seat of Gosford…