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Merilyn Vale

Group D, The Entrance Ward

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

Lead Candidate Corinne Lamont 1/ financial experience I am a seasoned financial services professional: - In my 20s, I studied accounting and was promoted to bank manager at a flagship Martin Place branch, one of the youngest City manager appointments, managing 60 staff overseeing branch operations with daily transactions far more than Council’s. - In my 30s, I … [Read more...] about Group D, The Entrance Ward

Introducing the Gosford East Ward candidates

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

Listed below are the candidates standing in the Gosford East Ward in the order they will appear on the ballot paper. Each candidate was asked five questions about themselves and five questions about Council''s operational plan to see what they knew about council and where their interests were. Two of the three groups replied and three of the four independents responded. Some … [Read more...] about Introducing the Gosford East Ward candidates

Sandra Harris, Independent, Budgewoi Ward

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

1/ financial experienceI have operated a small successful garden maintenance business in my local area for thelast 14 years. The business has no debt and I keep the overheads low to maximise profitwithout it affecting my quality competitively priced services.I’ve also been a solo parent for many years so know all too well what it's like to keep to astrict budget to keep our … [Read more...] about Sandra Harris, Independent, Budgewoi Ward

Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans

August 30, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

  Update: The Local Planning Panel has refused the application. Original story A 350+ page report to the Local planning Panel recommends refusing the latest application for a telecommunications tower at Killcare. The panel will meet on September 5 to consider the proposed development intended to address an identified mobile coverage deficiency within Killcare Heights and … [Read more...] about Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans

Advisory committees to be dissolved

August 26, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

Seven of ten advisory committees that have been operating under administrator Rik Hart's tenure will be officially dissolved at the final council-under-administration meeting on August 27. Dissolving the committees is recommended and Mr Hart is expected to accept that recommendation. The new council that is elected on September 14 will be able to choose new committees - if … [Read more...] about Advisory committees to be dissolved

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Shortfall of $10M from federal government

July 22, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

June 23 meeting

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MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

May 26, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

May 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Budget and operational plan for public exhibition

April 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Briefing on assets on April 14

April 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

A drain on resources

March 23, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

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