INDEPENDENT: Malcolm Brooks

Malcolm Brooks' team is committed to putting people number one for proper Independent representation of the broader community, rather than being dictated by powerful groups, political parties and developers.

Malcolm's team is advocating a better deal for seniors, by striving for better facilities and services and a crack down on anti-social behaviour and street crime within the Peninsula CBDs.

Malcolm supports a policy on minimum population growth to preserve and protect our sensitive environment to enhance our quality of life.

We cannot let the pressure of misguided governments, developers and bloated bureaucracies dictate the future of our region - that would be a disaster.

The Peninsula area should remain a collection of low-rise suburbs complementing the superb waterways and bushland.

Brisbane Water, a natural recreational waterway, needs to be nurtured and accessible to all, with improved boating access.

Our village communities such as Killcare, Pearl Beach, Woy Woy Bay and Patonga are unique and their low-rise character needs to be obtained.

The "Central of the Central Coast", the Gosford CBD is about building a city that complements Erina Fair, Terrigal, The Peninsula and our villages- it's not about competing.

The Gosford CBD should be a vibrant commercial/residential city with a mix of open areas, parks and building not exceeding seven to 10 storeys.

Future development must complement our natural setting, beaches, waterfront, bushland, mountains and valleys.

Tourism is a vital element of our local economy, but it must be managed in a way so as not to degrade or destroy our natural assets because it is those natural assets which lure the tourists to our area.

It's more than just economic factors that drive a successful community.

It's about what binds a community together and that's why the Malcolm Brooks Independent team is putting people number one.

Malcolm Brooks, Independent