Local Government Election 2021

Elections for Tenterfield Shire Council Councillors

To provide certainty to councils, communities and potential candidates, the NSW Government has made the decision to postpone the September 2020 local government elections in the face of the COVID-19 crisis until September 2021.

The NSW Electoral Commission conducts local government elections and the following information will be updated closer to the date:

Pre-poll and postal voting
Polling locations
Nominated candidates
Information for candidates
Returning officer

Check your enrolment here and you can also follow the NSW Electoral Commission on Facebook or Twitter.

Tenterfield Shire comprises five (5) Wards, these being A, B, C, D & E Wards. Two councillors are elected per Ward.

Shire Ward Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tenterfield Shire Council the contact for NSW Local Government elections?

Council is not the contact for NSW Local Government elections, it is the NSW Electoral Commission.

For enrolment, voting and general enquiries call 1300 135 736
For candidate, funding disclosures and compliance enquiries call 1300 022 011

Who is the Returning Officer?

The Returning Officer will be appointed to conduct the Tenterfield Shire Council local government election as the election draws closer. Contact details will be provided on Council’s website once available.