Residents will have the opportunity to talk to their local Ward Councillors about what matters to them and their suburb as Central Coast Council kicks off a series of Councillor Listening Posts across the coast this September.

Councillor Listening Posts will visit each of the five Wards across the Central Coast between September and December this year and provide the community with one on one access to Councillors that represent their local area.

Mayor Jane Smith said Councillors wanted the opportunity to engage directly with their community on local issues and get a better understanding of the things that matter in suburbs and local neighbourhoods.

“Councillors want to understand first-hand community concerns so they can be addressed at the local level,” said Mayor Smith.

“Councillor Listening Posts will be held on weekends at local shopping centres or community events in each Ward, to reach as many members of the community as possible.”

The first Councillor Listening Post will be held at Lake Haven Shopping Centre in the Budgewoi Ward on Saturday 1 September from 10am til 12pm.

Councillor Listening Posts will be held in Gosford East Ward on 15 September, Gosford West Ward on 20 October, The Entrance Ward on 18 November and Wyong Ward on 1 December.

“I encourage the community to drop by a Councillor Listening Post near them and engage with their Councillors on the issues that matter to them,” Mayor Smith said.

For more information on Councillor Listening Posts visit www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/listeningposts