Bellingen welcomes new Shire Council Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2024 The new-look Bellingen Shire Council. BELLINGEN Shire Council officially welcomed its newly elected Mayor and Councillors at an Oath of Office Ceremony on Wednesday, 9 October at Bellingen Memorial Hall. In attendance was Mayor Cr Steve Allan, alongside two new Councillors in Cr Andrew O’Keeffe and Cr Graeme Shephard, and Cr Jo Brotherton, Cr Jennie Fenton, Cr Dominic King and Cr Ellie Tree, who all return to serve another term. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The ceremony featured a Welcome to Country by representatives from Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation, followed by the taking of the Oath of Office and a meet and greet morning tea with Councillors, their family and friends, and community members. Bellingen Shire Council General Manager Mark Griffioen hosted the event and congratulated the elected members. “On behalf of Bellingen Shire Council, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Councillors,” he said. “It’s an exciting moment for us to come together with both new and returning Councillors, as we continue to work towards realising our Community Vision 2035. “I look forward to collaborating with our newly elected members, tackling the challenges and embracing the opportunities that lie ahead for the Bellingen Shire.” Mayor Cr Steve Allan, who returns for his second term of Council, said he was excited about what this group can accomplish together. “It’s an incredible honour to have the community entrust me with the role of Mayor of Bellingen Shire,” he said. “I am committed to working collaboratively with our community and my fellow Councillors to ensure our Shire continues to thrive. “I’d like to congratulate my fellow newly elected Councillors, both returning and new. Together, we form a diverse and dedicated team, each bringing unique strengths and perspectives to guide the Shire’s future. “Together, with these strengths and commitment of our newly elected Council, I am confident that we can achieve a prosperous and harmonious future for the Bellingen Shire.” The first Ordinary Council Meeting of the term will be held on Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at the Bellingen Shire Council Chambers (33 Hyde Street, Bellingen, 2454). Council meetings are also live streamed through the Bellingen Shire Council website.
