Walcha is divided into four wards where Councillors are elected from each ward by electors enrolled in that ward. Our Councillors and Wards are:
Clr Mark Berry and Clr Greg Schaefer
Clr Eric Noakes - Mayor and Clr Anne-Marie Pointing
Clr Nena Hicks and Clr Scott Kermode
Clr Aurora Reilly - 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.
Elections are held in September in every fourth year. Next election will be held in September 2024.
Below is a link to the Local Government Elections website, run by NSW Electoral Commission, to give you all the information you require regarding Walcha Council Elections. Click here to go to the 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
Our Office is located at 2W Hamilton Street, Walcha.
AFTER HOURS ON CALL: 0427 774544