Walcha is divided into four wards where Councillors are elected from each ward by electors enrolled in that ward. Our Councillors from 2016 and Wards are:
Clr Peter Blomfield and Clr Rachael Wellings
Clr Eric Noakes - Mayor and Clr Clint Lyon
Clr Jennifer Kealey - Deputy Mayor and Clr Scott Kermode
Clr Bill Heazlett - and Clr Kevin Ferrier
In Walcha, the Mayor is elected by the Councillors at the first Council meeting following their election, however the Electoral Office is not involved in those elections. The Mayor is elected every second year by the Councillors in September. The Mayor was last elected in 2020 for 12 months only - until the next election.
Elections are held in September in every fourth year. The last election was held on 10 September 2016 and the next election will be held on 04 September 2021 due to the elections being postponed for 12 months.
Below is a link to the Electoral Commission NSW website which gives you more information on the Local Government Elections, such as the timetable for closing dates for Electoral Rolls, Nominations, Postal and pre-poll voting. Click here to go to Electoral Commission NSW Website.
Also, here is the link to our council election information page on the Electoral Commission website.
Walcha's Tourism Website: www.walchansw.com.au was designed specifically for Tourism in Walcha. It will give you all the latest updated information on events, accommodation, attractions and tours that are happening in the Walcha district.
Walcha offers new residents the opportunity to enjoy a friendly country lifestyle, whilst still having access to a range of services including medical, education and shopping. Walcha is located half way between Sydney and Brisbane and is a great inland alternative route to the Pacific Highway if you travel via Thunderbolts Way through Gloucester from Sydney, it is only 420km, and 523km via Tamworth and on the New England Highway.
Contact us via email: council@walcha.nsw.gov.au or via post:
The General Manager
Walcha Council
PO Box 2
Walcha NSW 2354
P - 02 6774 2500 or F - 02 6777 1181
Our Office is located at 2W Hamilton Street, Walcha.
AFTER HOURS ON CALL: 0427 774544