Key dates
| 2025 Local Government Election Key Dates Calendar | |
|---|---|
Friday 4 July | Candidate nominations open and rolls opens for public inspection |
| Friday 4 July - Friday 1 August | Receipt of candidate nominations and roll closes |
| Wednesday 6 August | Public notice of candidates names |
| Tuesday 9 September - Monday 22 September | Voting documents delivered |
| Tuesday 7 October | Last day for posting vote by mail. After this date votes must be returned to Council's secure ballot boxes |
Saturday 11 October | Election day - voting closes at 12 noon. Preliminary results will be available from 12 noon. |
| Thursday 16 October - Wednesday 22 October | Declaration of results |
| October/November | Elected members swearing in ceremonies |