Peninsula may be unrepresented

The Peninsula may not have any representatives on Gosford Council after the March election if no new candidates emerge by polling day.

None of those people who have declared an intention to stand for Council reside on the Peninsula, and the three current councillors who do live here will be stepping down.

Peninsula residents Cr Debra Wales, Cr Lynne Bockholt and Cr Judith Penton all have indicated they will not be running in the March elections.

While Gosford does not have a ward system and councillors do not officially represent particular areas, councillors from the Peninsula have been more influential in determining Peninsula issues and in ensuring the Peninsula has not been overlooked.

The Peninsula has about one third of the municipality's population.

According the returning officer Mr Kevin Street, there will be an electoral office on the Peninsula.

Nominations will be open until February 16 and a candidate will need four running mates to form a party.

Council elections will be held on Saturday, March 27.

Alison Branley, January 10