Ross Kerridge, Lord Mayor of Newcastle

The "Our Newcastle" team was introduced this morning in Wallsend, with candidates emphasising their commitment to honesty, integrity, transparency, and collaboration with the community. Led by Dr Ross Kerridge, who is also a candidate for Lord Mayor, the team aims to uphold these values in their approach to local government. Dr Kerridge expressed confidence in his team, stating, "Our Newcastle is about taking back our city and embracing the values […]

Newcastle's upcoming Local Government Elections have taken an intriguing turn with Dr. Ross Kerridge, a Senior Staff Specialist Anaesthetist at John Hunter Hospital and Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle, announcing his candidacy for Lord Mayor. Dr. Kerridge, who previously sought the Labor preselection, has decided to leave the party and run as an independent, citing a lack of confidence in the current council leadership under incumbent Nuatali Nelmes. […]