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Important Local Body Election Dates

• 9-22 September 2025 Voting documents delivered
• 7 October 2025 Last day for posting vote by mail. After this date votes must be returned to council’s secure ballot boxes.
• 11 October 2025 at 12 noon Election day – voting closes midday
• 11 October 2025 from 12 noon Progress results
• 16-22 October 2025 Declaration of results
• October/November 2025 Elected members’ swearing in ceremonies