LINDA Coomber has joined Bellingen Shire Council as a councillor, following the completion of a countback election administered by the NSW Electoral Commission.
The appointment fills the vacancy created by the recent resignation of former councillor Ellie Tree, who stepped down from her official duties due to personal reasons in May 2025.
In line with the Local Government Act, Council notified the NSW Electoral Commission of the vacancy and requested a countback election be held using the results of the 2024 Bellingen Shire Council election.
That process concluded this week, with the official declaration of Ms Coomber as elected by the NSW Electoral Commission.
“On behalf of Councillors and staff, I welcome Linda to the chamber and thank her for stepping forward to serve the Bellingen Shire community,” Mayor Steve Allan said.
“This is an exciting and important time for our Shire, and we look forward to Linda’s contribution over the remainder of the Council term.
“I’m confident her considered approach will be a valuable addition to the team and help deliver productive outcomes for our community.”
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