Ferran Thornycroft keen to add her voice to a future council
The Central Coast New Independents for Gosford West Ward, have announced the inclusion of Ms Ferran Thornycroft as the second member of the team running in the Ward in the…
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Labor candidate calls for better accountability and transparency
Labor candidate for the Wyong Ward, Mr Kyle MacGregor, said the former Gosford Council’s alleged involvement in illegal dumping at Spencer and unregulated use of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill, had…
Claire Braund intends to hit the ground running if elected
The future Central Coast Council must invest in information and communication technology infrastructure, smart mobile apps and improved communication protocols to successfully engage with the community, according to Ms Claire…
Doug Eaton wants to fix the ‘Gosford mess’
Former Wyong Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, if elected to represent the Wyong Ward in the new Central Coast Council, said he had a plan to fix what he called the…
Carl Veugen calls for an independent inquiry into the former Gosford Council
Save Tuggerah Lakes (STL) candidate for the Gosford West Ward, Mr Carl Veugen, is calling for an independent inquiry into the former Gosford Council after the ABC’s 4 Corners program…
Greens call for local climate action
Central Coast Greens are calling on the next Council to heed a new report from the Climate Council and make a pledge for local action on climate change. The Climate…
Nursing home refusal ‘good news’, says candidate
Council’s decision to refuse the application for a 160-bed nursing home at 45 Hillview Street was a victory for the community, according to Central Coast New Independents’ Group Gosford West…
Gosford West receives 24 registrations
The NSW Electoral Commission received registrations from 24 candidates to run for the Gosford West Ward in the Central Coast Council election on Saturday, September 9. Twelve of those candidates…
Developer claims no association with property developers
Mr Troy Stolz, number two on Mr Doug Eaton’s election ticket, makes it extremely clear on his Linkedin page, that his company, Stolz Holdings Pty Ltd, is a property developer….
19 candidates registered to represent the Budgewoi Ward
The NSW Electoral C o m m i s s i o n s deadline for candidates to register in the Central Coast Council election expired on Wednesday, August 9…
Wyong Ward contested by 16 candidates
Sixteen candidates have registered to contest the September 9 election for Central Coast Council in the Wyong Ward. According to the NSW Electoral Commission, they will be in the following…
16 candidates running in The Entrance Ward
There will be 16 candidates running in The Entrance Ward for election to the Central Coast Council on September 9. The groups and candidates will appear in the following order…
Labor ignores its affirmative action policy
NSW Labor abandoned its commitment to affirmative action when preselecting candidates to run in the Central Coast Council election. Ms Lisa Matthews, who is standing for Labor in The Entrance…
New Independents will review the forced amalgamation of councils
The New Independent team for the September Central Coast Council election has described the action of the NSW Liberal government as farcical in their handling of Council amalgamations over the…
Major parties leave it until the last minute to register candidates
The two major parties, Labor and Liberal, were the last to register their candidates for the Central Coast election with the NSW Electoral Commission. Registration for candidates and groups closed…
Next Generation Independents to stand in the Gosford East Ward
Three professional local women are standing for election to Central Coast Council in the Gosford East Ward on a platform of governance, accountability and independence. The group, calling itself Next…
Council candidates subject to donation caps
Political parties and candidates contesting the September 9 Local Council election are subject to donation caps, which have been adjusted for inflation from July 1. Donations are now capped at…
Lorraine Wilson to stand as an independent candidate
Kulnura farmer, Ms Lorraine Wilson, will stand as an independent candidate for the Gosford West Ward in the Central Coast Council election on September 9. She said an independent presence…
Former Sydney councillor calls for fresh faces
Former Sydney councillor Ms Marcelle Hoff, of Ettalong, believes fresh faces are needed in the new, mega Central Coast Council who will make a commitment to listen to, and deliver,…
Second Independents team member announced
The Central Coast New Independents have announced the inclusion of Ms Ferran Thornycroft as the second member of the team running in the Gosford West Ward in the September 9…