The team, led by North Nowra vocational education trainer Serena Copley is calling for "a fresh approach" to council and will be running for ward one.

"The more I speak to locals, the more I hear they want a shakeup at council," Ms Copley said.

"The team that I have assembled brings together a wealth of experience and I am particularly proud each member already puts their hands up to volunteer for their community in a number of organisations."

Her team of independents consists of veteran and veteran advocate, Fred Campbell, of Bangalee, lawyer and environmental volunteer, Leonard White, of North Nowra and former small business owner and community volunteer, Francoise Sikora, of West Nowra.

First on the team's agenda is cleaning up Depot Farm which has long been an eyesore in West Nowra.

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Ms Copley and her team want to revitalise the area and provide the advertised 'picnic facilities' which are currently non-existent at the Nowra Creek front public property.

"When I visited Depot Farm, I was horrified to find an abandoned car and a sum total of zero facilities for families to enjoy West Nowra's only open space," Ms Copley said.

"It is time Shoalhaven City Council got back to basics and delivered the facilities West Nowra residents expect and deserve.

"Depot Farm should be a destination for residents and visitors to the Shoalhaven. Instead, it has become a dumping ground, more resembling a tip than the pristine open space it should be."

"If Shoalhaven City Council won't act now, if I am elected in September, it will be the first notice of motion I bring to the council chambers," Ms Copley said.

West Nowra resident Francoise Sikora said West Nowra had been overlooked for years and it was time council invested in one of the region's fastest growing communities.

"New houses are popping up every day, yet local families are forced to push their prams on the road because we have no footpaths," Ms Sikora said.

"Even our local Depot Farm picnic area doesn't have a table, a barbecue or even a single seat for locals to enjoy this beautiful space in the Shoalhaven.

"Depot Farm is part of Ben's Walk, one of the most advertised natural attractions in the Shoalhaven, but currently it is an eyesore and embarrassment.

"Serena and I want to see action. Today we are launching a petition calling on Shoalhaven City Council to clean up Depot Farm and install basic picnic facilities so that West Nowra residents and visitors to our region can enjoy this wonderful space."

"We are united in delivering the services that a council should deliver for their community; roads, footpaths, community infrastructure and a thriving environment and economy across the city to benefit all ratepayers and residents of the Shoalhaven," Ms Copley said.

The team has developed a five-point plan that, if elected, it will pursue relentlessly.

"The plan sees Shoalhaven City Council get back to basics and deliver on the key priorities they are meant to," Ms Copley said.

The 'Five Point Plan' includes:

1. Revitalising the Shoalhaven River precinct by creating public open space and economic opportunities..

2. Developing and acting on a plan to rejuvenate the Bomaderry CBD and Nowra CBD.

3. Ensuring balanced development to retain the community's village lifestyle and to protect the environment.

4. Building better roads, footpaths and community facilities.

5. Delivering a 'fresh approach' to Shoalhaven City Council.

"I have served my country for a vast period of my life and now offer my service to the residents, rate payers and business owners of the Shoalhaven community," Fred Campbell said.

Mr White said for too long council has been more focused on internal squabbles than on ensuring essential facilities are maintained and improved.

"We need greater accountability to the community in all council processes," he said.

Ms Sikora wants to see better investment in basic services, particularly in West Nowra.

"Many areas of the Shoalhaven are being developed, local infrastructure like paths and parks need to be upgraded to support the residents of these areas," she said.

The Shoalhaven City Council Ward One team will run as independents at the election scheduled for Saturday, September 4.