Adjusting our ward boundaries
Consultation has concluded. Thank you for your submissions!
As our population grows, we need to update our ward boundaries.
We have proposed changes to Cessnock’s ward boundaries to balance the number of electors in each of our four wards.
The Local Government Act 1993 requires all councils to review ward boundaries before each local government election. The next council elections are scheduled for September 2024.
We need to ensure that the difference in elector numbers between each ward does not exceed 10%. Changes are proposed in each of the current wards. You can view the proposed adjustments here and give us your feedback on the proposed changes.
We have developed a Ward Boundary Changes map for you to view the proposed changes, and leave a comment on the map via a pin as a submission.
The Public Exhibition will finish on 25 September 2023.
How to make a submission
You can make a submission using the online form located below or by clicking this link.
You can also make a submission directly onto the map by placing a pin and leaving a comment. Click here to view the map.
Should you intend to make a submission in writing you, may do so by 5:00pm on 9 October 2023 . Please quote “Proposed Ward Boundary Adjustments 2023”. Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and can be submitted via:
- Email to council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au;
- Post to PO Box 152, CESSNOCK NSW 2325
Any views expressed in written submission will be considered by Council before a final decision is made.