Newcastle的独立市长罗斯·凯尔里奇(Ross Kerridge)强调在透明度和基础设施方面取得的进展, Newcastle's independent mayor, Ross Kerridge, highlights progress in transparency and infrastructure, despite ongoing challenges.

2024年当选独立市长罗斯·凯尔里奇领主罗丝·凯尔里奇(Ross Kerridge)反思他在纽卡斯尔执政的第一年,强调从党派政治向透明度和社区参与的转变。 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. 主要成就包括戴维森审查,结果根据800份呈件改进了财务报告和公众获取信息的机会,以及2025-26年预算侧重于基本维修,特别是在面临道路损坏、洪水和海滩侵蚀的西部地区。 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. 他通过重新开放艺术画廊和试行免费游泳池进入,同时为遗产项目获得200万美元的赠款,促进了地方文化。 He advanced local culture by reopening the art gallery and trialing free pool access, while securing $2 million in grants for heritage projects. 尽管取得了进展,但是在Broadmeadow再开发方面仍然存在挑战,因为Broadmeadow再开发是新建室内体育中心的一个缺失地点,对New Lambton山地滑坡受害者的支助也出现延误。 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承认存在失误,包括关于抗议和外国参与的争议性决定,但强调问责制和社区服务是他领导的核心。 Kerridge acknowledged missteps, including controversial decisions on protests and foreign engagement, but emphasized accountability and community service as core to his leadership.