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Mayor and Councillors

The Central Coast Council is represented by 15 Councillors who were elected for a 4-year term, until September 2028. 

Our Councillors are elected by residents across five electoral areas known as wards. 

About the Mayor and Councillors

The Central Coast Council is represented by 15 Councillors who were elected on September 14th 2024 for a 4-year term, until September 2028. 

Our Councillors were elected by residents across five electoral areas known as wards, that comprise:

Find your ward

A Councillor’s role as an elected representative is to provide an essential link between the community and Council. Councillors must work as a team to make decisions and policies that guide the activities of the council. The role of Councillors is defined in the Local Government Act (1993). 

Councillors also adhere to our Code of Conduct and other relevant policies such as the Code of Meeting Practice, and procedures relating to facilities and expenses. 

For more information on the role of Councillors, visit the Office of Local Government NSW.

Central Coast Wards

Central Coast Council wards map

Find your ward

Ward
Suburbs
Budgewoi WardBlue Haven, Budgewoi, Budgewoi Peninsula, Buff Point, Canton Beach, Chain Valley Bay, Charmhaven, Colongra, Crangan Bay, Doyalson, Doyalson North, Frazer Park, Freemans, Gorokan, Gwandalan, Halekulani, Hamlyn Terrace, Kanwal, Kingfisher Shores, Lake Haven, Lake Munmorah, Magenta, Mannering Park, Moonee, Norah Head, Noraville, Point Wolstoncroft, San Remo, Summerland Point, Toukley, Woongarrah, Wybung
Gosford East WardAvoca Beach, Bensville, Blackwall, Booker Bay, Bouddi, Box Head, Copacabana, Daleys Point, Davistown, Empire Bay, Erina, Erina Heights, Gosford, Green Point, Hardys Bay, Holgate, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Kincumber, Kincumber South, Koolewong, Lisarow, Macmasters Beach, Matcham, North Avoca, Picketts Valley, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Pretty Beach, Saratoga, Springfield, St Huberts Island, Tascott, Terrigal, Wagstaffe, Wamberal, West Gosford, Woy Woy, Yattalunga
Gosford West WardBar Point, Blackwall, Booker Bay, Box Head, Calga, Central Mangrove, Cheero Point, Cogra Bay, Daleys Point, East Gosford, Erina, Ettalong Beach, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Greengrove, Gunderman, Horsfield Bay, Kariong, Killcare, Koolewong, Kulnura, Little Wobby, Lower Macdonald, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain, Marlow, Mooney Mooney, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mount White, North Gosford, Ourimbah, Patonga, Pearl Beach, Peats Ridge, Phegans Bay, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Pretty Beach, Somersby, Spencer, Springfield, Tascott, Ten Mile Hollow, Umina Beach, Upper Mangrove, Wagstaffe, Wendoree Park, West Gosford, Wisemans Ferry, Wondabyne, Woy Woy, Woy Woy Bay
The Entrance WardBateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Blue Bay, Chittaway Bay, Chittaway Point, Forresters Beach, Fountaindale, Glenning Valley, Killarney Vale, Long Jetty, Magenta, Ourimbah, Shelly Beach, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Toowoon Bay, Tuggerah, Tumbi Umbi, Wamberal
Wyong WardAlison, Bushells Ridge, Cedar Brush Creek, Central Mangrove, Dooralong, Durren Durren, Gorokan, Halloran, Hamlyn Terrace, Jilliby, Kangy Angy, Kanwal, Kiar, Kulnura, Lemon Tree, Lisarow, Little Jilliby, Mardi, Mount Elliot, Narara, Niagara Park, North Gosford, Ourimbah, Palm Grove, Palmdale, Ravensdale, Rocky Point, Somersby, Tacoma, Tacoma South, Tuggerah, Tuggerawong, Wadalba, Wallarah, Warnervale, Watanobbi, Wyee, Wyee Point, Wyoming, Wyong, Wyong Creek, Wyongah, Yarramalong

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Councillors by Ward

Budgewoi Ward

Councillor
Helen Crowley

Councillor Helen Crowley brings over five decades of experience across numerous specialties in healthcare and mental health. She advocates for balanced infrastructure development that preserves the environment and protects local amenities.

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Councillor
Doug Eaton OAM

Councillor Doug Eaton OAM brings decades of leadership, legal, and governance experience in conveyancing, commercial and property law, debt collection, and planning, as well as a proven dedication to serving and improving community and cultural services.

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Deputy Mayor
John Mouland

John Mouland is the Deputy Mayor of Central Coast Council and a highly experienced executive leader with more than 30 years across the corporate, government, not-for-profit sectors, strategic planning, financial management, and governance.

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Gosford East Ward

Mayor
Lawrie McKinna

Mayor Lawrie McKinna was elected as Mayor of Central Coast Council in October 2024 for a term of two years. He is honoured to have been elected Mayor and is delighted to be serving the community he loves once again.

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Councillor
Sharon Walsh

Councillor Sharon Walsh brings extensive experience and a lifelong commitment to social justice, including worked closely with communities, focusing on violence against women and children, elder abuse and prevention. 

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Councillor
Jared Wright

Councillor Jared Wright is a lifelong resident of the Central Coast, with a professional background that equips him with valuable insights into financial management and strategic decision-making.

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Gosford West Ward

Councillor
Trent McWaide

With strong local ties, and a commitment to the region's future lifelong resident of the Central Coast, Councillor Trent McWaide brings a deep-rooted understanding of the community to his role as Councillor.

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Councillor
Belinda Neal

Councillor Belinda Neal is a dedicated community representative and passionate advocate for the Central Coast, whose extensive knowledge of policy development and community engagement has allowed her to drive positive change.

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Councillor
Jane Smith

Councillor Jane Smith is focused on developing strategies to attract sustainable industries that create jobs while protecting vital resources such as environmental lands (including COSS), drinking water catchments and agricultural lands.

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The Entrance Ward

Councillor
Margot Castles

Councillor Margot Castles has extensive experience in the community services sector, including her work as a Community Development Worker and Chair of a not-for-profit organisation in the alcohol and drug sector.

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Councillor
Rachel Stanton

Councillor Rachel Stanton has assisted many local community groups on the Central Coast, with extensive experience delivering transport, water and other infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors.

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Councillor
Corinne Lamont

Councillor Corinne Lamont brings a wealth of experience as a certified financial planner and mortgage broker, as well as navigating complex financial and economic data as CFO for her family’s education technology business.

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Wyong Ward

Councillor
Kyla Daniels

Councillor Kyla Daniels is a passionate advocate for the homeless, working alongside local charities to raise awareness and support fundraising efforts, as well as promoting other local businesses across the Coast.

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Councillor
Kyle MacGregor

Councillor Kyle MacGregor brings a wealth of diverse experience and a commitment to public service, including roles as an industrial advocate in the construction industry.

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Councillor
John McNamara

Councillor John McNamara brings decades of leadership experience, with a passion for thorough financial scrutiny and securing state and federal funding.

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Last updated: 14/04/2026