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Newcastle's independent mayor, Ross Kerridge, highlights progress in transparency and infrastructure, despite ongoing challenges.
Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge, elected in 2024 as an independent, reflected on his first year leading Newcastle, highlighting a shift from partisan politics toward transparency and community engagement.
Key achievements include the Davidson review, which led to improved financial reporting and public access to information based on 800 submissions, and a 2025-26 budget focused on essential repairs, especially in western areas facing road damage, flooding, and beach erosion.
He advanced local culture by reopening the art gallery and trialing free pool access, while securing $2 million in grants for heritage projects.
Despite progress, challenges remain over the Broadmeadow redevelopment, a missing site for a new indoor sports centre, and delayed support for New Lambton landslip victims.
Kerridge acknowledged missteps, including controversial decisions on protests and foreign engagement, but emphasized accountability and community service as core to his leadership.
El alcalde independiente de Newcastle, Ross Kerridge, destaca el progreso en la transparencia y las infraestructuras, a pesar de los desafíos actuales.