Ward Boundaries

Following an electoral representation review conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission the Minister endorsed the VEC recommendations that the Yarra City Council consist of nine councillors to be elected from three three - councillor wards. The Order in Council was made on 6 July and came into effect on 27 November 2004.
The three ward names are as follows:

• Nicholls Ward, after Pastor Sir Doug Nicholls, the revered sportsman, Aboriginal community leader and statesman who was associated with Fitzroy for many years;
• Langridge Ward, after George David Langridge, a prominent 19th century mayor of Collingwood, Member of Parliament, Acting Premier and housing developer, after whom Langridge Street is named; and
• Melba Ward, after Dame Nellie Melba, the international opera singer, who grew up at Doonside in Richmond. The Melba Conservatorium of Music is located in this ward.
  

The VEC consider the new structure will serve the City of Yarra well over the next eight years and will provide for fair and equitable representation for the Yarra community. Full details of the findings and recommendations can be found in the final report. Report and Plan

Ward boundaries as at 27 November 2004

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Further information

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Telephone 9205 5128
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

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