Cr Ben Mayes (Deputy Mayor)

Deputy Mayor / Wembley Ward Councillor

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Cr Mayes has served as Wembley Ward Councillor since August 2022 and Deputy Mayor since October 2023. During this time, he has lobbied for sensible developments, established Parkrun at Galup, reignited the Cambridge Street Festival, and prioritised traffic signal upgrades on Harborne St and the Galup dog exercise expansion. Cr Mayes holds a Diploma of Local Government (WALGA) and has two decades of experience in financial services. He is committed to advocating for sensible traffic management solutions, prioritising Integrated Movement Strategy initiatives, and advocating for good planning & development outcomes.

Cr Mayes (Deputy Mayor) is a member of the following Town of Cambridge committees and working groups:

Standing / Internal Committees

  • Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

  • Policy and Legislation Committee – Chair

  • CEO Performance Review Committee – Deputy Chair

Working Groups

  • Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group – Presiding Member

External Representation

  • Catalina Regional Council – Delegate

  • Mindarie Regional Council – Alternate

  • WALGA Central Metro Zone – Delegate

  • Metro Inner North DAP – Alternate