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Key dates

Stay up to date with the latest voting information.

 

What are the key dates for the 2025 local elections?

4 July 2025 Candidate nominations open and roll opens for public inspection 

1 August 2025 at 12 noon Candidate nominations close and roll closes 

6 August 2025 Public notice of candidates’ names 

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 

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