Represent your community as a Councillor at Woollahra Council

Published on 04 June 2024

If you have a strong sense of community and are keen to make a difference in your local area, then you should consider becoming a councillor.

Local councils are the level of government closest to the community. They provide key infrastructure, facilities and services to local residents and are integral to building strong, resilient and connected communities.

Councillors represent their local community’s needs, wants and aspirations and make important decisions on behalf of their local community.

For more information on becoming a councillor, please read NSW Government's Stand for your Community Candidate Guide.(PDF, 3MB)

Timeline

The registration period is open now until 12 noon Wednesday, 14 August 2024.

A candidate or group must first be registered for the election before accepting political donations or making payments for electoral expenditure.

Find out about Registering to start campaigning.

The nomination period commences Monday, 5 August 2024 and ends at 12 noon Wednesday, 14 August 2024.

To have your name included on a ballot paper, you must be nominated as a candidate for the election.  

Nomination is a separate process to being registered to accept political donations or to make payments for electoral expenditure.

You may be nominated by either:

• a registered political party; or
• two electors.

Monday 5 August 2024

• Councillor nominations open

Wednesday 14 August 2024, 12pm

• Councillor nominations close. Find out more about becoming a candidate.
• Registrations to start campaigning close.

Tuesday 8 October - Wednesday 27 November 2024

• Woollahra Council Councillor Induction Program held over multiple dates. Find out more details below.

Councillor Induction Program

Council will deliver an Induction program for Councillors who are elected to Woollahra Council at the 14 September 2024 local government election.  The purpose of the Induction program is to equip councillors with the information they need to perform their role effectively over the first few months with a particular focus on legislative requirements and building positive, collaborative relationships between councillors and staff.

The final program is under development and the tentative dates for sessions to be held are:

Please note: Dates and times will be updated as the induction program is finalised. Please regularly refer back to this page for the most up to date information.

Candidate helpdesk

The NSW Electoral Commission provides a helpdesk for candidates to answer questions in relation to their candidature or election processes.

The Candidate helpdesk is operational Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and can be contacted by phone on 1300 022 011 or via email at candidates@elections.nsw.gov.au.

Women in Politics Information Sessions

Meet Your Ward Councillors

Throughout the year we hold sessions for residents to meet their Ward Councillors and discuss key issues or concerns. Sessions are organised if there is demand from the community and Councillors.

These sessions are a forum to discuss general issues in your area. If you want to make a request for a specific service such as tree removal, you can do so using the Woollahra App. If you have a concern related to your property, please get in touch with our Customer Service team.

To provide your feedback on key Council projects, visit our community engagement website Your Say Woollahra.

Which ward do I live in?

There are five Wards in the Woollahra local government area:

• Bellevue Hill
• Cooper
• Double Bay
• Paddington
• Vaucluse

To find out which Ward you live in, use our interactive map.

Upcoming ward meetings

Paddington Ward

When: 6:00pm -7.30pm, Tuesday 9 July
Where: Woollahra Council Chambers
Light refreshments will be provided.  RSVP here.

Vaucluse Ward

When: 6:00pm-7:30pm, Tuesday 23 July
Where: Woollahra Council Chambers
Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP here.

To RSVP or submit questions for any of the ward meetings, please visit our Your Say page.

Visit our NSW Local Government election page for more information