Your Council

The Town of Cambridge Council comprises nine members elected by the community, a popularly elected mayor and eight councillors.

Council members are the Town's decision-makers, responsible for:

  • developing council policy;
  • directing and controlling the affairs of the Town;
  • making decisions on project priorities and the plans to achieve them; and
  • periodically reviewing the Town's programs and performance.

Your Mayor and Councillors

The Town of Cambridge has two wards - Coast and Wembley - each represented by four councillors and presided over by a popularly elected mayor.

Council meetings

Read Council Minutes & Agendas, view Council & Committee meeting dates and find out how ask a question or lodge a petition to Council.

Local Government Elections

Local government elections are held every two years on the third Saturday in October. Elected members are elected for a four-year term, with half the Elected Members' terms concluding at each biennial election. The Mayor is elected by the community for a four-year term.

Committee Representatives

The Council has a number of committees and working groups attended by elected members. Representatives and delegates from Cambridge are also involved in various external working groups and committees.

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