Dorset Council (Australia) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dorset Council Tasmania
• Density	2.1/km2 (5.4/sq mi)
Established	2 April 1993
Area	3,231 km2 (1,247.5 sq mi)
Mayor	Greg Howard
Council seat	Scottsdale
Region	North-east Tasmania
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal Division(s)	Bass
Website	Dorset Council
LGAs around Dorset Council: Bass Strait Bass Strait Flinders George Town Dorset Council Tasman Sea Launceston Break O'Day Break O'Day

Map showing Dorset LGA in Tasmania

The Dorset Council is a local government group in Tasmania, Australia. It is found in the far north-east part of the state. This area is mostly rural, meaning it has many farms and open spaces. About 6,652 people live here.

Some of the main towns in the Dorset area include Bridport, Derby, and Ringarooma. The biggest town and main center is Scottsdale. Currently, the council is working under the guidance of a special commissioner. The general manager is John Marik.

What is Dorset Council?

How the Council Started

The Dorset Council was created on April 2, 1993. It was formed when two smaller councils, Scottsdale and Ringarooma, joined together. This made one larger council area.

About the Area

Dorset is known for being a regional area with a lot of farming. It is also considered a large local government area in Australia. This means it covers a big piece of land.

Who is on the Council?

Meet Your Council Members

The council is made up of people who are elected to represent the community. They make decisions about local services and the future of the area. Here are the current members:

• The Mayor is the leader of the council.
• The Deputy Mayor helps the Mayor and takes their place if needed.
• Councillors are like representatives for the people in the area. They vote on decisions.
• All current members are Independent, meaning they don't belong to a major political party.

Towns and Localities

Places in the Dorset Council Area

A locality is a small area or community. The Dorset Council area includes many towns and smaller localities. Here are some of them and their populations from the 2016 census: