This Council election will be Postal
The Surf Coast Shire local-government elections in October will be conducted via postal vote. This convenient method ensures that all eligible voters can participate without needing to visit polling stations. The election process will determine the representatives for various wards, including the Winchelsea Ward.
Voters will receive their voting packs starting from around the 7th of October. It is now too late to register to vote if you are not already on the roll. All completed voting slips must be received by the Post Office no later than 6pm on the 26th of October, so it is advisable to post your vote well in advance to avoid any delays.
Each voting pack will contain the Ballot Paper (where you will mark your vote for your candidates in order of preference with a "1" for most-preferred). In addition, each candidate has the opportunity to provide a 200-word statement and a photo to help make informed decisions by understanding each candidate's priorities and vision for the community. Surf Coast Shire is now 3 Wards, with each one needing 3 Councillors. Note that candidates for a Ward do NOT need to live in that Ward.