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Collapse Issue 298 - 20 Aug 2012Issue 298 - 20 Aug 2012
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Peninsula Ward for Gosford Council?
'Option two' adopted for Woy Woy wharf
Application deferred until after election
Chamber welcomes Umina options
Careflight called after school yard fall
Renewed appeal on post-brawl death
Pool and tip part of climate strategy
Ferries cancelled in bad weather
Truck and excavator hired for tip
Groups join for constitution change
Anglican op-shop re-opens
Changed train times
Film fundraiser
Awarded for business ethics
Another dry month?
Collapse  ELECTION ELECTION
Maher calls for continued cohesion
Freewater misses nomination deadline
Candidate claims waterfront connection
Three candidates with Peninsula ties
Collapse  FORUM FORUM
School started a year earlier
A wandering path
Strangely comforting
Real climate evidence requires precautionary action
Notices are invalid, unfair and immoral
Ratepayers will pay in future
Let's be civilised
Collapse  HEALTH HEALTH
Auxiliary hears of hospital plans
Craft group helps hospitals
Collapse  ARTS ARTS
Cocktail opening
Art and craft
Sale at crafts centre
Woytopia festival planned
Collapse  EDUCATION EDUCATION
Woy Woy High 50-year reunion
College day for athletic girls
Carnival selection
Recognised with awards
College visit
Japanese students visit Ettalong
Musical involves school community
Nulla group at gallery
Well attended
Sandpit is officially open
Science
Public speaking
Past student wins Olympic gold
In the Olympic spirit
Olympathon
Touch football
From Woy Woy to Walgett
Sporting success for College
New zone for athletics
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Discussions start on clubhouse upgrade
Soccer win to Umina
Woy Woy wins rugby union match
Bledisloe Cup comes to Ettalong
Beach competitor elected president
Leisure usage figures
Semi-final boxing loss
Umina team in State finals
Major pairs at Umina
RSL pairs
Ross runs in final
Bridge qualifier
Tennis anyone?
Fitness centre to open 24 hours

Peninsula Ward for Gosford Council?

The Peninsula would be guaranteed representation in Gosford Council with the adoption of a ward system, if the Central Coast First group gets its way.

Announcing the group's policies for the September council elections, Mr Ian Kilpatrick said that Central Coast First was committed to "fair representation of sub-regions" within the Gosford local government area, with "the creation of wards in Gosford Council".

Mr Kilpatrick said both he and his number two candidate, Ettalong resident Daryl Lynch, were particularly concerned about past Council commitment to the Peninsula.

"The Peninsula has been forgotten by Gosford Council for far too long," said Mr Kilpatrick.

"We need to see funding committed to improve local roads, kerbing, guttering and drainage.

"Central Coast First is committed to ensuring that the Peninsula receives its fair share of funding."

If elected to council, Mr Kilpatrick said Central Coast First would implement management plans for Ettalong and Umina beaches, improve local infrastructure, develop entertainment venues for Ettalong, Umina and Woy Woy and encourage local business.

Mr Kilpatrick said the team was focused on jobs, equity for the Peninsula and would have a "can do" attitude in Council.

"Central Coast First is a coalition of independent Coast residents and business owners, nonaligned to the major political parties or vested interest groups," said Mr Kilpatrick.

"Central Coast First is committed to building a brighter future for the Coast through increased local employment opportunities, while preserving and promoting the Coast lifestyle.

"We have a strong team of local residents and business owners, who live in the area, have families in the area and understand the challenges faced by Coast residents.

"We represent the entire Coast with representatives from the Peninsula to Somersby.

"We are committed to meeting and consulting with the community so that when we get to Council we can get straight to work addressing the issues that really matter," he said.

Mr Kilpatrick said that Central Coast First was committed to ensuring the provision of a wide range of recreational, social and educational facilities, including a university campus in the Gosford Council precinct; job opportunities; and the provision of appropriate services and recreational facilities for the retired and aged.



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